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The latest Praxis 'Science Smarts' column in the Medicine Hat News (February 7):

“The Science of Chocolate”

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Some science to make life "choco-lot" better!

#MedHat #STEM #SciChat #SciEd #FamilyScience

Found at campground just a little higher than the valley floor, where it should not occur.

The only thing it can be is Ligusticum tenuifolium.
Yes, it had the "hairs" at the base of the stem (fibrous petiole remnants).

There's so much more to research in the plant world.

Biography of Dmitri Mendeleev, Inventor of the Periodic Table - Mendeleev also made major contributions to other areas of chemistry, metrology, agriculture, and industry. thoughtco.com/dmitri-mende... #Science #STEM #SciChat

Science is currently deciphering whale language, once we learn enough of it the first words out of our mouths should be something along the lines of; "we're sorry".

Study sharpens picture of how Rocky Mountains formed Stacked structure of tectonic plates supports recent findings of violent continental collision 100 million years ago

U Of Alberta study sharpens picture of how Rocky Mountains formed. Stacked structure of tectonic plates supports recent findings of violent continental collision 100 million years ago. www.rmoutlook.com/canmore/stud... #UAlberta #geology #AbSci #science #SciChat

Photo of a female northern cardinal sitting on one of our fence posts and she is ready to pounce. Her crest is all flattened and laid back. Her wings are tucked under and her whole stance seems to be ready for takeoff

Happy #Stunday Bluesky

Female Northern Cardinal and she was ready to pounce..

#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #photography #birdphotography #birds #cardinal

Dmitri Mendeleyev - Periodic Table, Facts & Death Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleyev discovered the periodic law and created the periodic table of elements.

Dmitri Mendeleev (born February 8, 1834) - Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev discovered the periodic law and created the periodic table of elements. biography.com/scientists/d... #history #Science #STEM #SciChat

Fascinating bit of physics in my #trailrunning this morning 😃

Turn up the sound on this clip, and you will hear the neatest frequency increase as I run across the lake. Not sure why this is happening, the ice thickness is likely uniform, perhaps changes in the snow thickness/density. #science

Someone holding a slab of Staithes sandstone (grey colour) slightly larger than a hand with many fossils including oysters, scallops and crinoid ossicle.

A lovely find today with @geologyjohnson.bsky.social at Robin Hoods Bay.

Lots going on here in this Staithes sandstone including: scallop, oyster, and a cute little crinoid ossicle 🤩

#FossilFriday #Paleontology #Geology #Fossil

Why Scientists Are Rethinking 60 Years of Arctic Snow Data Decades of advances in satellite observation made it seem as though Arctic snow cover was growing, when in reality satellites were simply becoming better at detecting smaller and shrinking amounts of ...

New research from the University of Toronto --> Why Scientists Are Rethinking 60 Years of Arctic Snow Data: scitechdaily.com/why-scientis... #CdnSci #ClimateScience #science #environment #SciChat

#Sunrise over St. John's, #Canada.

#Sunlight #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography #Nikon #TravelPhotography #BlueSkyPhotographer #Nature

The latest Praxis 'Science Smarts' column in the Medicine Hat News (February 7):

“The Science of Chocolate”

praxissciencesmarts.wordpress.com/2026/02/07/p...

Some science to make life "choco-lot" better!

#MedHat #STEM #SciChat #SciEd #FamilyScience

In this week's #SETILive, Simon chatted with Caitlin Ahrens from NASA Goddard about the upcoming (and now delayed) #ArtemisII mission and the two experiments researching the effects of radiation on astronauts. Watch the full interview: youtube.com/live/fEKIYiK... 🧪 🔭 👩‍🔬

Despite facing segregation and discrimination, these incredible African American women, also know as the 'human computers' are proof that passion, determination, and believing in yourself can truly change the world.

#BlackHistoryMonth #HumanComputers #STEM #BlackWomeninSTEM #WomeninSTEM

Coyotes on the move: What sightings really mean for residents Read the full story and comment on CochraneToday.ca

Coyotes on the move: What sightings really mean for residents: “Coyotes choose a home range that extends across a distance up to 10 square kilometres.” www.cochraneeagle.ca/local-news/c... via @cochraneeagle.bsky.social #AbSci #UAlberta #UCalgary #biology #science #SciChat

10 Reasons to Do the Ball Run Engineering Challenge | Science Buddies Blog Ten reasons to do the 2026 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge with students!

The 2026 #BallRunChallenge is a free, classroom-ready #engineering challenge that works across grade levels using simple materials like paper and tape.

See our list of 10 key reasons teachers are making time for it this year...
sbgo.org/ec26tenreaso...

#scienceteacher #STEM

12 STEM Activities for Lunar New Year - Year of the Horse Science | Science Buddies Blog 12 free science and engineering activities to celebrate Lunar New Year with STEM!

Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse with these free science and engineering activities for enriching hands-on STEM. www.sciencebuddies.org/blog/lunar-n... via @sciencebuddies.bsky.social #STEM #SciEd #ScienceProjects #SciChat

Photo of a Silver-haired Bat by Jason Headley - Text reads Winter is when we plan new field work! albertabats.ca Logo WCS Canada Alberta Community Bat Program - four icons in upper left corner - acoustic analysis (microphone), DNA collection (Strand of DNA), netting and capture (net), wing swabbing (swab).

January was a little quiet online… because we were very loud behind the scenes 🦇
Grant writing, project planning, and gearing up for a season of bat netting, DNA analysis, and acoustic monitoring.
Big things are coming—stay tuned. #SameBatChannel

Call for abstracts for the RISE conference on research, innovation, and scholarship in medical education, June 12, 2026, at University of Saskatchewan.

Abstract submissions for RISE 2026 are OPEN! Authors are invited to submit abstracts for oral presentations/posters on any topic related to #MedEd - project ideas, works in progress, innovations, or completed research at #USask. For more info & submission guidelines, visit https://ow.ly/l4jc50Y91m6

University of Calgary researcher helps create AI tool to detect whirling disease A study led by a University of Calgary researcher has created a way to detect river-borne pathogens like whirling disease with an AI-based system.

A study led by a University of Calgary researcher has created a way to detect river-borne pathogens like whirling disease with an AI-based system. www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti... #AbSci #UCalgary #science #AI #parasitology #SciChat

Close-up of a grasshopper on wheat stalks illustrating insect-crop interactions in northern continental agriculture.

Explore how insects impact crops and farming in continental climates. Curated by Tyler Wist (AAFC), Héctor Cárcamo (AAFC), Boyd Mori (University of Alberta) and Annie-Ève Gagnon (AAFC) in the Canadian Journal of Plant Science 🐞▶️https://ow.ly/RUxV50Y8rqh

#PlantScience #InsectResearch

Three Trumpeter Swans swim together on a cold winter river in Alberta.

A Long-eared Owl perches in a spruce looking off to the left.

An immature Glaucous Gull stands on edge ice alongside a goldeneye carcass.

This winter, we are seeing a few #birds that are overwintering in greater numbers in the #YYC region/northern great plains. I think it is a trend that we will see in the years to come.
Trumpeter Swan, Long-eared Owl, Glaucous Gull

Place-Based Education Webinar Registration Page Join us on Wednesday, February 25th, from 4:30-5:45 pm ET for a free, online workshop exploring how place-based learning can make learning engaging and meaningful.

🌱 Bring learning home with place-based education.
Join us Wed, Feb 25 | 4:30–5:45 pm ET for a free online workshop exploring hands-on lessons that connect local communities to global challenges.

👩🏫 Open to K–12 educators, all subjects
👉 Register today - buff.ly/SgE5k8X
#edusky #sschat

Making measurements | Teaching practical science Tips to help your 11-16 learners use appropriate apparatus to make and record measurements

Making measurements - Help your students use appropriate apparatus to make and record a range of measurements. | Teaching practical science: edu.rsc.org/cpd/making-m... #STEM #SciEd #science #SciChat

Math modeling isn’t just for textbooks... it’s behind breakthroughs in science, tech, healthcare, and beyond.

We’ve rounded up 8 real-world examples that show just how powerful mathematical modeling can be.

Read more: www.comap.com/blog/item/ma...

#MathModeling #MathTeacher #STEM

#hope #WomenInSTEM #WomenInTech #gshcounseling #thistechlife #mhintech #techwomenstribe #technology

Start the countdown! The #Worldof8Billion contest video deadline is one month away 🗓️ Submit your videos by ⭐Wednesday, March 4 @ 11:59 PM ⭐

#edusky #sschat #edusci #mathsky

We are kicking off some new work in the Northern Cordilleran Volcanic Province this summer we hope! Exciting times, with Shaun leading the way. Some pics from 2021 when we collected the cores presented in the paper 🧪🌋 #fieldwork #geology #tephra

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One of our heroes, Margaret Atwood, talks about why intellectual freedom depends on public libraries.
https://bit.ly/3YSZjfR

Learn more: www.intellectualfreedom.ca

[Did you know that February is National Library Lovers' Month? Let's bring the love!]

#library #reading #books #freedomtoread