#CDNsci

Gary McFarlane

@garym6942.bsky.social

10 hours ago

Do Extreme Environments Shape Microbial Genomes? - Astrobiology Evolutionary biologists have long known that DNA, the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth and reproduction of all organisms

Do Extreme Environments Shape Microbial Genomes? According to a recent study, the answer, at least for some life forms & for some extreme environments, is an unexpected yes. astrobiology.com/2026/03/do-e... #astrobiology #genomics #CdnSci #science #SciChat

Gary McFarlane

@garym6942.bsky.social

16 hours ago

‘My ideas are a little revolutionary’: ecologist Suzanne Simard on intelligent forests, the climate and her critics Her research popularised the idea of the wood wide web, but the scientific backlash was brutal. As the author of The Mother Tree returns to the forest in a new book, she discusses her battle to reimag...

‘My ideas are a little revolutionary’ says ecologist Suzanne Simard (professor of forest ecology at the University of BC). Her research popularized the idea of the wood wide web, but the scientific backlash was brutal. www.theguardian.com/environment/... #ecology #SciComm #CdnSci #SciChat

Canadian Science Policy Centre

@sciencepolicy.ca

2 days ago

"Intellectual property in engineering biology: A new paradigm"

Read new editorial by Megha Bajaj and Kristal Allen for CSPC's 2026 Editorial Series: sciencepolicy.ca/posts/intellectual-prope...

#CdnSci #CdnInnovation

Gary McFarlane

@garym6942.bsky.social

2 days ago

Paddling, watercraft restrictions coming to mountain national parks to curb invasive species spread Rules include bans on paddling and use of large inflatables on Bow Lake and Morraine Lake in Banff National Park due to whirling disease.

Paddling, watercraft restrictions coming to mountain national parks to curb invasive species spread. Zones will set what paddling & watercraft will be allowed in specific waterways, including in Banff National Park. calgaryherald.com/news/parks-c... #environment #CdnSci #ecology #SciChat

Gary McFarlane

@garym6942.bsky.social

3 days ago

Queen bumblebees can survive a week underwater

Bumblebee queens can survive underwater for more than a week, according to new research from the University of Ottawa. earthsky.org/earth/queen-... #CdnSci #Entomology #biology #science #SciChat

Canadian Science Policy Centre

@sciencepolicy.ca

3 days ago

"Investing in Canadian Talent: The Long Game"

Read new editorial by Bonnie Schmidt, President and Founder Let's Talk Science for CSPC's 2026 Editorial Series: sciencepolicy.ca/posts/investing-in-canad...

#CdnSci #CdnInnovation

Canadian Science Policy Centre

@sciencepolicy.ca

3 days ago

Le bilinguisme du Canada peut-il devenir un avantage stratégique en science et en technologie?

Joignez-vous à des leaders du milieu de la recherche et de l’innovation le mardi 24 mars 2026 pour une table ronde :

https://ow.ly/wK4m50YsBTj

#CdnSci #CdnInnovation

Gary McFarlane

@garym6942.bsky.social

4 days ago

Mobile brain scans sound like science fiction. But they're now helping more Canadian patients | CBC News A rising number of Canadian facilities are using mobile brain scanners to help patients, by offering MRIs mid-surgery in hospital or diagnosing stroke right on the roadside. So what's the future of th...

Mobile brain scans sound like #science fiction. But they're now helping more Canadian patients - Rising number of portable MRI, CT scanners being used mid-surgery, for stroke diagnosis & in remote areas. cbc.ca/news/health/... #CdnSci #medicine #health #SciChat

Canadian Science Policy Centre

@sciencepolicy.ca

4 days ago

Make your organization a champion of Science Meets Parliament (SMP)!

View the SMP 2026 Sponsorship Prospectus: sciencepolicy.ca/programs/science-meets-p...

#CdnSci #CdnInnovation #SciParl2026

Canadian Science Policy Centre

@sciencepolicy.ca

4 days ago

Faites de votre organisation un champion de La science rencontre le Parlement (SRP)!

Consultez le prospectus de commandite de SRP 2026 :
sciencepolicy.ca/fr/programs/science-meet...

#CdnSci #CdnInnovation #SciParl2026

Canadian Science Policy Centre

@sciencepolicy.ca

4 days ago

Join the action-oriented conversation at the 18th Canadian Science and Innovation Policy Conference #CSPC2026 this November 25-27 in Ottawa!

Submit a Panel or Short Talk proposal by April 15, 2026:

https://sciencepolicy.ca/conference/cspc-2026/

#CdnSci #CdnInnovation

Gary McFarlane

@garym6942.bsky.social

5 days ago

3 unidentified orcas spotted in Vancouver Harbour never before documented in B.C. | CBC News Orcas appear in Vancouver Harbour from time to time and often delight residents who catch a glimpse of them. But marine experts say three whales spotted there last week are unlike any previously recor...

3 unidentified orcas spotted in Vancouver Harbour never before documented in B.C. The unfamiliar whales could belong to a rarely seen killer whale population from the high seas. cbc.ca/news/canada/... #cetology #zoology #CdnSci #science #SciChat

Gary McFarlane

@garym6942.bsky.social

5 days ago

B.C.’s switch to permanent DST adds to the ‘perfect storm’ for poorer adolescent sleep and mental health The adoption of permanent DST in B.C. raises significant concerns about social jetlag and long-term health impacts, especially for young people.

B.C.’s switch to permanent DST adds to the ‘perfect storm’ for poorer adolescent sleep & mental health. It raises significant concerns about social jet-lag & long-term health impacts. theconversation.com/b-c-s-switch... via @ca.theconversation.com #CdnSci #health #science #SciChat #DST

Canadian Science Policy Centre

@sciencepolicy.ca

5 days ago

Join CSPC and Brain Canada for a free virtual panel on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 12:00PM ET on how Canada can strengthen its domestic research ecosystem: sciencepolicy.ca/event/future-leaders-in-...

#CdnSci #CdnInnovation

Gary McFarlane

@garym6942.bsky.social

6 days ago

What pet cats can tell us about human cancer A new study isolated DNA from the tumours of 500 cats across 13 different tumour types and mapped the sequence of 1,000 genes often found mutated in human cancers.

Research reveals striking similarities between feline & human cancers & the results reveal benefits for cats as well as humans. theconversation.com/what-pet-cat... via @ca.theconversation.com #genomics #science #CdnSci #medicine #SciChat

Gary McFarlane

@garym6942.bsky.social

1 week ago

Southern Saskatchewan sees grassland enter into Nature Conservancy of Canada conservation area The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) expanded their conservation area to celebrate World Wildlife Day earlier this week. With the agreement with a local landowner, the NCC has added 426 hectares of ...

Southern Saskatchewan sees grassland enter into Nature Conservancy of Canada conservation area. The NCC has added 426 hectares of grassland habitat near Rockglen. discoverestevan.com/articles/sou... #CdnSci #conservation #environment #SciChat

Gary McFarlane

@garym6942.bsky.social

1 week ago

Drinking water at risk long after wildfires, study warns Canada's drinking water can remain at risk long after wildfires burn out, according to a UBC-led global review that found water-quality impacts often emerge months or years later—not just immediately ...

Canada's drinking water can remain at risk long after wildfires burn out, according to a UBC-led global review. phys.org/news/2026-03... via @sciencex.bsky.social #CdnSci #environment #science #ecology #SciChat

Gary McFarlane

@garym6942.bsky.social

1 week ago

Warming winters are reshaping Canada’s snowpack Climate change is altering not only how much snow falls, but where snowpack persists and how long it lasts.

Warming winters are reshaping Canada’s snowpack - In an uneven landscape, the location of loss can matter more than the total amount of gain. theconversation.com/warming-wint... via @ca.theconversation.com #ClimateScience #CdnSci #environment #ecology #SciChat

Canadian Science Policy Centre

@sciencepolicy.ca

1 week ago

Call for panel proposals! 💡

Submissions are being accepted until April 15, 2026 to host a panel at Canada's biggest multisectoral national conference on science and innovation policy #CSPC2026!

Learn more: https://sciencepolicy.ca/conference/cspc-2026/

#CdnSci #CdnInnovation

Canadian Science Policy Centre

@sciencepolicy.ca

1 week ago

Ne manquez pas le tout premier épisode de SciPolDigest en français!

Écoutez dès maintenant le premier épisode, "De l’invention à l’InnovAction : la nouvelle stratégie Québécoise" : open.spotify.com/episode/29e72N6brCw8xXaS...

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Gary McFarlane

@garym6942.bsky.social

1 week ago

Canadian drinking water at risk long after wildfires, UBC study warns - UBC News A UBC-led global review finds that wildfire-related pollution can threaten drinking water for years after flames are extinguished, highlighting long-term risks for Canadian communities and the need fo...

Canadian drinking water at risk long after wildfires, UBC study warns. Wildfire-related pollution can threaten drinking water for years after flames are extinguished. news.ubc.ca/2026/03/cana... #CdnSci #environment #ecology #ClimateScience #SciChat

Canadian Science Policy Centre

@sciencepolicy.ca

1 week ago

Canada’s biggest science, technology and innovation policy conference #CSPC2026 invites organizations across all sectors to become a partner!

View the Partnership Prospectus: https://sciencepolicy.ca/become-a-cspc-partner/

#CdnSci #CdnInnovation

Canadian Science Policy Centre

@sciencepolicy.ca

1 week ago

La plus grande conférence canadienne sur les politiques en science, technologie et innovation, #CPSC2026, invite les organisations de tous les secteurs à devenir partenaires!

Consultez le prospectus de partenariat : https://sciencepolicy.ca/fr/become-a-cspc-partner/

#CdnSci #CdnInnovation

Jeremy Kerr 🇨🇦

@jetkerr.bsky.social

1 week ago

We are fortunate to have an amazing panel with diverse experiences and deep expertise. I think we will be able to craft an exciting contribution on citizen/participatory science potentials for Canada.
#cdnsci

Canadian Science Policy Centre

@sciencepolicy.ca

1 week ago

Make your organization a champion of Science Meets Parliament!

Learn more: sciencepolicy.ca/programs/science-meets-p...

#CdnSci #CdnInnovation #SciParl2026

Canadian Science Policy Centre

@sciencepolicy.ca

1 week ago

Faites de votre organisation un champion de La science rencontre le Parlement !

En savoir plus : sciencepolicy.ca/fr/programs/science-meet...

#CdnSci #CdnInnovation #SciParl2026

Aerin Jacob, PhD

@aerinj.bsky.social

1 week ago

Meet The Fellows - Liber Ero Fellowship Program We are pleased to announce the 2026 Liber Ero Fellows!     Mirjam Barrueto Project: Toward one hundred quiet zones: predicting, locating, and managing wolverine reproduction, connectivity, and source-...

Congratulations to the 2026-28 cohort of Liber Ero Fellows: Mirjam Barrueto, Madison Earhart, Rosemary Hohnen, Sage Raymond, and Hannah Watkins!

liberero.ca/meet-the-fel...

#LiberEroFellows #CdnSci

Canadian Science Policy Centre

@sciencepolicy.ca

2 weeks ago

Sponsorship for Science Meets Parliament (SMP) supports one of Canada’s most important efforts to connect the scientific community directly with policymakers.

Learn more: sciencepolicy.ca/programs/science-meets-p...

#CdnSci #CdnInnovation

Canadian Science Policy Centre

@sciencepolicy.ca

2 weeks ago

Panel proposal submissions are now being accepted! Join the conversation at the 18th Canadian Science and Innovation Policy Conference #CSPC2026 by submitting your panel proposal by April 15, 2026:

https://sciencepolicy.ca/conference/cspc-2026/

#CdnSci #CdnInnovation

Ocean Networks Canada

@oceannetworks.ca

2 weeks ago

3/🧊 ONC sensors measure physical and chemical ocean properties, providing invaluable information on glacier melt, marine health and factors influencing Earth’s climate.

Full story 👉🏼 bit.ly/4ba0K0f

@uvic.ca @csic.es

#Antarctic #CDNsci #CDNsky #PolarResearch