The unrelenting quest for questions
Mysteries of science that continue to defy explanation
Dr. Jon
Science has answered many of our burning questions.
[Read the full story]Put your money where your heart is
How I realized that I (and you) have money to give
Zaren White
It seems common for us, as considerably privileged North Americans, to have a pretty skewed notion of poverty.
[Read the full story]Fly on the laboratory wall
Professor speaks about the role of fruit flies in medical research
Marie King
In the lab of Brian Staveley, biology professor and researcher at Memorial, some small test subjects have led to big results.
[Read the full story]"Can you [stop] my bills?"
Can you stop my telephone bills, can you stop by automo’ bills, if you did then maybe we could chill
Zaren White
Bills—we hate them and everything they stand for.
[Read the full story]Oil exhibit hits home
Burtynsky sheds new light on dark topic
Marie King
A new collection at The Rooms includes large-scale photographs which depict the extraction, production, and use of oil.
[Read the full story]For the love of compost
Compost Awareness Week gets gardeners revved up for this growing season
Marie King
The fifteenth anniversary of Compost Awareness Week in Canada has people in St. John's excited for the gardening season.
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Make every day Earth Day
Fluvarium promotes environmentalism through public education
Sarah Predham
A St. John's not-for-profit education centre holds a fair to show the value of going green.
[Read the full story]Genetically enhanced food for thought
A look at genetically modified foods and the grow-your-own-food movement
Marie King
Companies producing genetically modified foods claim their products are an improvement on traditionally farmed crops: They’re engineered to have a higher rate of production, which results in lower cost and less environmental impact. But can we really outdo nature’s thousands of years of natural selection? In today’s world, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are finding their way into our lives more...
[Read the full story]These kids have it down to a science
Marine Institute hosts the 29th annual Regional Science and Technology Fair
Lucas Whelan - high school correspondent
Crossbow paintball launchers, hydro-electricity, anxiety disorders, and preventing germs were just some of the topics addressed at this year’s Eastern Newfoundland Regional Science and Technology Fair. Over 200 students aged 12 to 18 were chosen to represent their schools this past weekend at the Marine Institute to display their scientific abilities. The atmosphere at this year’s fair was one of...
[Read the full story]Battle of the underwater robots
Eastern Edge Robotics to compete at international engineering competition
Jonathan Comeau
The Eastern Edge Robotics team is preparing to go toe to toe with an active volcano in the middle of the Pacific Ocean – well, sort of. The team includes 18 Memorial students who will travel to a tropical paradise for an engineering showdown inspired by Loihi, an underwater volcano 35 km off the coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. Beginning...
[Read the full story]Head: Getting to the heart of science
Curious kids question the world around them
Dr. Jon
Maintaining Equilibrium Off the tip of Digby Neck, NS, rests a long island, creatively named the same. Beyond Long Island, where St. Mary’s Bay meets the Bay of Fundy, lies an even smaller rock in the water known as Brier Island. Not unlike many Newfoundland outports, the island’s survival depends on lobsters, tourism, and most of all, community. Despite this...
[Read the full story]Try this at home
You can be a scientist too
Dr. Jon
Maintaining Equilibrium Whipping out a science experiment in the middle of a rip-roaring party might not be the best way to make new friends, but no one said you can’t get your nerd on during a boring Sunday evening when you’re lucky enough to have completed all your assignments. Even if you’re not finished all that homework, what better way...
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No more pooh-poohing around it
Author admits to being “crap at” the environment, writes practical guide for those hoping to become less crappy in their practices
Marie King
Mark Watson’s most recent book, Crap At The Environment Mark Watson is crap at the environment, or at least he used to be. The British comedian chronicles his attempt to become more environmentally friendly in his book Crap At The Environment. The book itself is very readable with great insights for any reader, from those who are completely clueless when...
[Read the full story]Technology lends science a helping hand
New techniques leading the way to discovery
Dr. Jon
Science in the news
[Read the full story]Winter fix for plant enthusiasts
MUN Botanical Garden Education Coordinator discusses boot camp and student involvement
Marie King
Since 1971, the MUN Botanical Garden has offered programs focussing on basic plant education and Newfoundland ecology. Keeping with this tradition, the garden launched a new pilot program, Botanical Boot Camp, which included two sessions held Jan. 28 to 29 and Feb. 4. Day two of the second camp will be being rescheduled due to weather. The boot camp, part...
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