Scientist

• Calgary scientist who studied COVID-19 survives virus, inspiring others

  A Calgary man who spent years studying the novel coronavirus in China ended up battling COVID-19 himself. He survived and is giving others hope.

  Features

  Mar 23, 2021
  
• Dalhousie biologist chosen as mentor for Barbie’s 60th anniversary You Can Be Anything campaign

  Sara Iverson has been selected as an influential Canadian scientist and role model for Barbie’s 60th anniversary You Can Be Anything campaign.

  Features

  Jul 4, 2019
  
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• Human-generated noise noted as key factor endangering whales off Canada’s East Coast

  A human-made racket under the ocean is a growing threat to three types of whales off the East Coast, Canadian scientists say.

  Environment

  May 6, 2019
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• Globe-trotting turtle remembered for deepening scientists’ understanding of leatherback biology

  Red Rockette was first tagged off Nova Scotia in 2012, and since then her travels to and from a Colombia beach have offered scientists in both countries a previously unseen look into her species' movements and nesting patterns.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2018
• Scientist calls for protection of geological, historical sites on other planets

  A Canadian scientist is calling for action to protect significant geological and historical features on the moon, Mars, and other planets.

  Science

  May 29, 2018
• UNB researchers receive $4.3 million to develop smart-grid technology

  The five-year project, led by electrical and computer engineering professor Liuchen Chang, will be based at the university's smart-grid research lab in Fredericton.

  Environment

  Dec 20, 2017
• Alberta wolverine research shows ‘bottleneck’ in populations

  Studying one of North America's most elusive predators is no easy task. But a team of researchers is now delving into results from their last six years of field work tracking wolverines.

  Environment

  Sep 8, 2016
• ‘Kid scientist’s’ viral video takes jab at anti-vaccine movement

  A 12-year-old from Mexico brilliantly addresses parents who believe vaccines can cause autism.

  Health

  Jun 1, 2016