Discovering Glass Sponge Reefs (Ask NRCan) In the 1980s, scientist Kim Conway was part of an expedition to map the continental shelf in the Pacific Ocean. During this mission, he made a fascinating and unexpected discovery – unique reefs that were long thought to be extinct. Kim explains the significance of this discovery and what it means for science. Keywords: Geosciences Maps Read more
Researching Forest Fires (Natural Elements) Managing forest fires is all about balancing the good and the bad. Richard Carr from the Canadian Forest Service explains the type of research that Natural Resources Canada conducts to better understand forest fires and help manage both the risks and benefits. Keywords: Forestry and insects Natural hazards Read more
The Potential of Renewable Hydrogen (Ask NRCan) Research scientist Peter Gogolek explains to us what is renewable hydrogen, how it is used by the energy sector, as well as how it can help Canada lower its carbon footprint. Keywords: Climate change Energy Read more
Using Satellites to Monitor Floods (Natural Elements) In the first episode of our new series Natural Elements, Simon Tolszczuk-Leclerc from Natural Resources Canada’s Emergency Geomatics Service explains how we use satellite imagery to monitor flooding. This information is valuable to first responders and local governments managing flood risks. Keywords: Natural hazards Read more
Science at the North Pole On this episode of “Ask NRCan,” research scientist David Mosher talks about his experiences travelling to the North on a Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker to map the Arctic Ocean floor. Keywords: Arctic Maps Read more
The Future of Energy Efficiency for Homes (Ask NRCan) On this episode of “Ask NRCan,” engineer Chris McLellan talks about the next generation of energy efficient homes in Canada. Keywords: Energy Read more
The Dangers of Underwater Landslides (Ask NRCan) On this episode of “Ask NRCan,” research scientist Alexandre Normandeau talks about his work on underwater landslides and their impacts on coastal communities. Keywords: Arctic Climate change Geosciences Read more
Back to basics – building with wood (AskNRCan) On this episode of AskNRCan, our experts explain how we’re working to increase the use of wood in non-traditional buildings like high-rises, commercial box stores, bridges and more. Keywords: Forestry and insects Read more