Pipelines - now and then Over the last 20 years, the pipeline industry has gone from a little-noticed utility to front-page news and a proxy for the war against fossil fuels writ large. Keywords: Energy Read more
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 change. That’s why – in a country as vast as Canada, that’s home to nine per cent of the world's forests – research into preventing forest fires and mitigating their negative consequences is so important. Keywords: Forestry and insects Natural hazards Watch now
Studying Seaweed Extract to Enhance Drought Resistance in Trees Joanne MacDonald, a research scientist with the Atlantic Forestry Centre is studying the potential of a liquid seaweed to ensure the survival of tree seedlings used in reforestation efforts. Keywords: Forestry and insects Read more
New Method for Detecting Pine Wood Nematodes A new method for detecting nematodes in pine wood is facilitating the export of Canadian forest products. Keywords: Forestry and insects Read more
New Energy Efficient Way to Heat and Cool Buildings Researchers with Natural Resources Canada analyzed the effectiveness of earth tube heat exchanger systems - a new and viable way to reduce the amount of energy needed to heat and cool a building. Keywords: Energy Energy efficiency Read more
Pipeline Materials Research (Ask NRCan) In this edition of Ask NRCan, we discuss advanced material research for pipeline use with Philippe Dauphin, Director General of CanmetMATERIALS. Keywords: Energy Read more
Pipelines 101 (Ask NRCan) In this edition of Ask NRCan, researcher John Foran takes us through the basics of pipelines in Canada. Keywords: Energy Read more
Traditional Knowledge (Ask NRCan) In this edition of Ask NRCan, Dr. Jennifer Galloway explains how scientists rely on traditional knowledge to complement and supplement the scientific work conducted at NRCan. Keywords: Indigenous Read more
Supporting Airport Infrastructure in Canada’s North Scientists are studying permafrost and terrain conditions at the Iqaluit International Airport in Nunavut to help ensure the safe transportation of people, goods and services to and from Canada’s North. Keywords: Arctic Geosciences Read more
