The Future of Sable Island
Southeast of mainland Nova Scotia sits "Sable Island", a small crescent shaped island home to magnificent wild horses
Protecting Canada’s forests from uninvited pests
A team of superhero Canadian scientists is striving to keep our nation’s forests safe from invasive pests.
Inspiring minds, 17 ways to get excited about STEM
Simply Science asked Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) scientists about what, or who, inspires them.
Small Modular Reactors – The Future of Nuclear Energy
When it comes to nuclear energy, Canada has always been an innovator. This goes all the way back to 1952
Diversity and Inclusivity in Science
Scientists make discoveries by building on previous discoveries made by scientists before them.
New report: Adapting to climate change
Leading experts from across Canada call for urgent action to address climate change and its impacts on our communities
Reducing Methane Emissions
We use methane every day to heat our homes, grow our food, create fertilizers and produce things like hydrogen
What’s in your cell phone and other smart gadgets?
Today’s cutting-edge technologies — from smart phones to zero-emission vehicles to life-saving medical equipment
Earthquakes in Eastern Canada
There are, on average, over 4,000 earthquakes in Canada each year. Many of those earthquakes occur in Western Canada
From Nova Scotia to the far North: A scientist’s somewhat unexpected career
As a young girl growing up in Nova Scotia, Ellen Whitman was at the top of her class for biology, chemistry