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Sex
change artists of the Bay of Fundy
A tiny shrimp holds together
one of the most important ecosystems in Canada. Could
a sex-changing parasite be threatening that stability?
By Travis Webb |
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Identity
theft: investigating fraud in nature
Imitation may be the sincerest
form of flattery, but in nature, it may be the smartest
way to survive. Tom Sherratt researches the evolution
of insect identity thieves.
By Michelle Catton |
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Tuna:
toxic or misunderstood?
We've
all heard something or other about the fact that tuna
contains mercury. So does that mean we'll go "mad
as a hatter" by eating too much of it? Or is the
risk of eating tuna just misunderstood?
By Danielle Nerman |
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Life
as a popsicle
Some people
think the secret to immortality lies in freezing your
body immediately after death. Carleton's Dr. Kenneth Storey
is a little more skeptical.
By Kevin Miller |
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Science
serving music
A new
project at the University of Ottawa will take piano pedagogy
out of the classroom and into the laboratory. Tickle the
ivories of the intelligent piano.
By Abigail Martinez |
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Tracking
a tiny but deadly menace
They
say size doesn't matter, but when searching for a ruthless
killer in a forest, it does. That's why scientists are
using DNA to track down the Asian Longhorn beetle.
By David Baeta |
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Stuff
the Earth
We've all
heard of stuffed toys and stuffed turkeys. Now, scientists
are trying to warm us up to the concept of stuffing the
Earth with carbon dioxide.
By Stela Susic |
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More
than music
There's more
to whale song than tranquil nature-shop soundtracks. In
fact, there's a whole world of sound that we can't even
hear... until now.
By Michael Bhardwaj |
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A
pulse on the pulse of Canada
Dr.
Gail Atkinson is in tune with the Earth's vibrations.
She is part of the Polaris that aims to unearth the structure
and dynamics of earthquake ground motion.
By Lauren Plews |
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Are
prions on your plate?
Despite
"Mad Cow," Canadians are eating more, not less
beef. The media may highlight Canadian's concerns about
the safety of our food, but scientists have determined
that there is little to really worry about.
By Louise Brown |
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The
quest for a viral victory
Duchenne
Muscular Dystrophy is a muscle-wasting disease that strips
the body of dystrophin protein,which controls muscle contraction.
Dr. Robin Parks hopes to reverse the crippling and deadly
disease's progress using gene therapy.
By Lindsay Chung |
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