Science at Work: Forest Fire Research
Scientists at Natural Resources Canada tell us to expect an increase in forest fire frequency as a result of climate cha
Recovering Bitumen from Oil Sands – a New Approach
NRCan scientists are investigating innovative approaches to separating bitumen from sand. This approach could lead to el
Science at Work: Flood Monitoring
Natural Resources Canada is the federal centre of expertise for "remote sensing" – the science of using technologies suc
Science at Work: Defining Canada’s Continental Shelf Program
Canada is party to an international agreement called the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea that recognizes
Changing Coastlines in Canada’s Arctic
Warming climate is causing Arctic coastlines to change at an unprecedented rate. Physical scientist Dustin Whalen explai
Studying Geo-Hazards in the Beaufort Sea (Byte-Sized Science)
Scientist Michelle Côté walks us through her exciting projects, including the work she does with scientists from around
Energy efficiency in industrial facilities
By improving heat management, industry can become more competitive, save money, and create jobs for Canadians.
Incorporating Renewable Energy in Remote Communities
Scientists and engineers at Natural Resources Canada are working with northern remote communities to reduce their relian
How does oil behave in water?
By using the spill test tank, our experts are learning how oil reacts in different conditions, which could help first re
Studying Rocks from the Arctic Ocean Floor (Byte-Sized Science)
During a two-icebreaker expedition to the Arctic, our experts collected rocks from the ocean floor. The scientific knowl