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Impact Stories
Forest Fires
August 20, 2010
An average of 2.8 million hectares of forest – five times the size of Prince Edward Island – are destroyed each year by fire in Canada.
An average of 2.8 million hectares of forest – five times the size of Prince Edward Island – are destroyed each year by fire in Canada.
Swimming Robots?
June 30, 2010
The world’s attention was on Toronto for the G8 and G20 meetings last week, offering an unprecedented opportunity to showcase Canadian achievements.
The world’s attention was on Toronto for the G8 and G20 meetings last week, offering an unprecedented opportunity to showcase Canadian achievements.
Shake, Rattle and Research
June 25, 2010
The 5.0 magnitude earthquake that hit a large portion of Ontario June 23 acted as a great case study for Earth Sciences professors Kristy Tiampo and Gail Atkinson, both from The University of Western Ontario.
The 5.0 magnitude earthquake that hit a large portion of Ontario June 23 acted as a great case study for Earth Sciences professors Kristy Tiampo and Gail Atkinson, both from The University of Western Ontario.
Water, Water, Nowhere
June 25, 2010
Plants, like humans, have mechanisms that allow them to adapt to extreme conditions.
Plants, like humans, have mechanisms that allow them to adapt to extreme conditions.
Golden Honours
June 1, 2010
Today, NSERC presented its most prestigious awards recognizing Canada’s top researchers in science and engineering.
Today, NSERC presented its most prestigious awards recognizing Canada’s top researchers in science and engineering.
DNA Code Crackers
May 5, 2010
A University of Toronto research team, led by NSERC Steacie Fellow Brendan Frey and colleague Benjamin Blencowe, has revealed a hidden code within DNA that explains one of the central mysteries of genetic research—namely, how a limited number of human genes can produce a vastly greater number of genetic messages and produce an organ like the brain.
A University of Toronto research team, led by NSERC Steacie Fellow Brendan Frey and colleague Benjamin Blencowe, has revealed a hidden code within DNA that explains one of the central mysteries of genetic research—namely, how a limited number of human genes can produce a vastly greater number of genetic messages and produce an organ like the brain.
Sensitive Pixels
March 25, 2010
Outer space is home to the most stunning vistas in…well, the entire universe. The problem is that galaxies, nebulae, white dwarfs and any other number of cosmic objects lie light-years away from Earth and capturing these images can be a difficult task.
Outer space is home to the most stunning vistas in…well, the entire universe. The problem is that galaxies, nebulae, white dwarfs and any other number of cosmic objects lie light-years away from Earth and capturing these images can be a difficult task.
Molecular Movies
March 3, 2010
Dwayne Miller’s scientific accomplishments include developing a revolutionary new surgical tool, taking movies of atoms as their structures change and duplicating the behaviour of matter found deep inside the sun.
Dwayne Miller’s scientific accomplishments include developing a revolutionary new surgical tool, taking movies of atoms as their structures change and duplicating the behaviour of matter found deep inside the sun.
A Sole Purpose
February 23, 2010
One of the most thrilling aspects of watching winter sports is marveling at the combination of speed, skill and balance. From figure skaters to downhill skiers, we cheer as they land, and we cringe when they fall.
One of the most thrilling aspects of watching winter sports is marveling at the combination of speed, skill and balance. From figure skaters to downhill skiers, we cheer as they land, and we cringe when they fall.
Having an Impact
February 17, 2010
The skier takes the turn, goes down and rolls over clutching her knee. Teammates hold their breath. Spectators go silent. Mom and dad are in the stands with their hands on their face.
The skier takes the turn, goes down and rolls over clutching her knee. Teammates hold their breath. Spectators go silent. Mom and dad are in the stands with their hands on their face.
Suited for Speed
February 12, 2010
The question of what to wear is something we all fret over from time to time. Few people put as much thought into it as Annick D'Auteuil.
The question of what to wear is something we all fret over from time to time. Few people put as much thought into it as Annick D'Auteuil.
Spinal Safety
February 9, 2010
Whether it was a game-saving tackle, a spill on the slopes or a trip over the handlebars, countless Canadians have been spared from serious injury because of a helmet.
Whether it was a game-saving tackle, a spill on the slopes or a trip over the handlebars, countless Canadians have been spared from serious injury because of a helmet.
Invisible Wonders
February 5, 2010
They are over 160 million years old. They are microscopic and can be found anywhere there is water, including mud and soil. They are diatoms, and Mount Allison University biologist Irena Kaczmarska is an expert studying the big impact of these tiny life forms on planet ecology.
They are over 160 million years old. They are microscopic and can be found anywhere there is water, including mud and soil. They are diatoms, and Mount Allison University biologist Irena Kaczmarska is an expert studying the big impact of these tiny life forms on planet ecology.
Bring on the Storm
January 12, 2010
It was sheer coincidence that Masoud Farzaneh established the NSERC/Hydro-Québec/UQAC Industrial Research Chair on atmospheric icing of power network equipment (CIGELE) only a few months before the ice storm of January 1998.
It was sheer coincidence that Masoud Farzaneh established the NSERC/Hydro-Québec/UQAC Industrial Research Chair on atmospheric icing of power network equipment (CIGELE) only a few months before the ice storm of January 1998.
