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What an amazing day at our Grade 7–8 Science Fair!
Our students showcased incredible creativity, curiosity, and hard work through their projects. A huge thank‑you to our fantastic judges for giving their time, expertise, and enthusiasm.
#ScienceFair #STEM #ProudSchool

It's kind of weird that we have an large population of people who don't understand that it's important to drink water. We are animals, after all, living on the surface of a planet.

Is this so complicated that we've forgotten what we are?

The 2026 SE Alberta Regional Science Fair will be held again this year. Student registration opened on Jan 12. Judges & volunteers are also needed. See praxisscienceconnection.wordpress.com/2026/02/03/2... for details.
#MakeMorePossible #YSCRegionals #CWSF #STEM #MedHat #ScienceFair #SciChat #AbSci

It’s #internationaldayofwomenandgirlsinscience, but at Lost Women of Science, that’s our daily mission! Discover incredible stories of female scientists via our podcast, Wikipedia Project, middle school books, and other initiatives at lostwomenofscience.org

Premier Danielle Smith: Declare a Health Care State of Emergency Demand real solutions–more beds, more staff, and public funding that keeps up with our population.

I've signed.

"Patients signing themselves out of the ER after 12 hours because they didn’t want to die alone on a triage bed.

Families watching loved ones suffer in hallways for days without proper care."

stateofemergency.ca

Woman engineer in safety gear inspecting wind turbines at dusk for International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

It's International Day of Women and Girls in Science! To celebrate, we're sharing conversations with #WomenInScience — researchers, editors, and science communicators. Read their stories ▶️👩‍🔬 https://ow.ly/8faM50UX7Jg #IDWGIS

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 11 February

On 22 December 2015, the General Assembly decided to establish an annual International Day to recognize the critical role women & girls play in science & technology: unesco.org/en/days/wome... #STEMForGirls #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScienceDay #EqualityInScience #GirlsInScience #SciChat

Ancient people had nautical tech, know-how to cross hazardous Arctic channel | CBC News Archeologists have found the remains of a cluster of tents with hearths on a remote High Arctic island that date back more than 4,000 years. They offer surprising new insights about the first people w...

Ancient people had nautical tech, know-how to cross hazardous Arctic channel. New archeological evidence for repeat sea journeys & stays at remote islands. cbc.ca/news/science... #AbSci #archaeology #UCalgary #Science #SciChat

International day of women and girls in science - 11th February: stem.org.uk/resources/li... #STEMForGirls #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScienceDay #EqualityInScience #GirlsInScience #SciChat

In November, Alberta’s government promised that class size and composition data would be released starting in January to help target resources where they’re needed most.

We’re nearly halfway through February. Teachers, parents, and students are still waiting. Where is the data?

@deadder.bsky.social has so many great cartoons:

Could Understanding Whale Communication Help Save Species? Researchers are working to decode sperm whale communication, opening up legal and ethical questions as well as opportunities for conservation.

Whales Speak. What Would It Mean to Listen?
By decoding sperm whale communication, and showing that these marine mammals have a complex system akin to what we’d call language
They exist in ancient webs of culture, woven over millions of years.
www.earthisland.org/journal/inde...

Crop rotation boosts number and diversity of microbes in soil Farmers now have more reasons to consider rotating their crops, according to U of A research showing that the agricultural practice boosts the diversity of bacterial and fungal microbes that benefit s...

Crop rotation boosts number and diversity of microbes in soil - Common agricultural practice can also reduce risk of fungal diseases and increase crop yield, researchers find. www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202... #AbSci #UAlberta #agriculture #science #SciChat

The predawn waning crescent #Moon. Copernicus is the prominent #crater in the middle. #astronomy

International Day of Women and Girls in Science | United Nations The purpose of the day is to achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls.

February 11: International Day of Women and Girls in Science | United Nations - un.org/en/observanc... #STEMForGirls #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScienceDay #EqualityInScience #GirlsInScience #SciChat

Most Canadians agree that Alberta separatists asking U.S. for help is treasonous: poll 'Canadians treat appeals to foreign governments for help in breaking up the country as beyond the pale,' said the pollster

Most Canadians agree that Alberta separatists asking U.S. for help is treasonous. #cdnpoli
ca.news.yahoo.com/most-canadia...

I've known @eyeforscience.bsky.social for almost 20 years, and her writing, scientific illustrations, and climate crisis-inspired fine art have always brimmed with insight.

One of my favourite human beings. Give her a follow here on Bluesky! 🐡🧪🎨

October 12th 2024
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Tiny pests are destroying American rice fields. It's another hit for farmers An invasive insect called the rice delphacid was a major problem for some farmers in 2025. With low prices for their crop and a high cost of doing business, many are wondering how they’ll make a profit in 2026.

An invasive insect called the rice delphacid was a major problem for some farmers in 2025. With low prices for their crop and a high cost of doing business, many are wondering how they’ll make a profit in 2026.

Then if you become very ill, never go to the hospital.

if your immune system is strong

Fungi mining and giant waste piles: How to get rare earths without mining rock As nations posture over access to rare earth deposits, scientists say these coveted materials are hiding in plain sight – and can be harvested without any conventional mining at all.

As nations posture over access to rare earth deposits, scientists say these coveted materials are hiding in plain sight – and can be harvested without any conventional mining at all.
www.bbc.com/future/artic...

Badgers designated as ‘special concern’ species in Prairie provinces | CBC News Badgers are common on the Prairies, but a recent federal assessment suggests they’re vulnerable to the same threats facing the endangered populations in Ontario and British Columbia.

Badgers designated as ‘special concern’ species in Prairie provinces. Large mustelids are ‘ecosystem engineers’ of the grasslands. cbc.ca/news/canada/... #AbSci #UAlberta #ecology #biology #science #SciChat

Chris Gallaway of @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social called the Alberta legislation a “gift to the private insurance industry” and warned that American health care companies could use it to seek a foothold in Canada. medicinehatnews.com/news/nationa... #AbLeg #AbHealth

RFK Jr. and Mike Tyson want you to believe that MAHA is just about eating healthier.

But in reality, MAHA has been focused on firing the food and medical research experts who actually make America healthy.

With two-tier health care being imposed on us by the Alberta's Bill 11, it's up to us to fight for our public health care when it needs us most. Luckily, Albertans keep province they're are on our side!

✨Join the momentum!✨

📢Upcoming townhalls in Camrose, Vegreville, Edmonton & Grande Prairie:

N.S. entrepreneur developing mushroom roots as sustainable, high-protein food product | CBC News Researchers at Acadia University, along with startup Mycaro, have produced mycelium that is about 40 per cent protein. They use local agricultural processing waste as a food source for the mushroom ro...

N.S. entrepreneur developing mushroom roots as sustainable, high-protein food product - Research at Acadia University has found the mycelium is about 40 ％ protein. cbc.ca/news/canada/... #CdnSci #agriculture #biology #Science #SciChat

That's why FOM's In Ottawa, with 200+ health care workers & advocates (incl. 30+ Albertans!) to meet with federal representatives & rally for urgent action to protect our public health care!

📢 Amplify our message to protect our public health care: win.newmode.net/stopalbertas...

Health advocates say Liberals need to take a stance on Alberta's health privatization OTTAWA — A group of health care advocates is on Parliament Hill lobbying lawmakers and calling on the federal government to take a stance on Alberta’s latest moves to expand private health care. Premi...

Alberta cannot be given free reign to undermine and privatize Canada's public health care!

Blthe impact of Bill 11 won't stop at Alberta's borders. Too much is at stake for our Federal Government to stay silent on this issue.

halifax.citynews.ca/2026/02/09/h...

Canada is losing track of its wild salmon — just when we need that knowledge most Expediency with industrial development carries real environmental risks for salmon unless matched by corresponding investment in mitigation and monitoring.

Canada is losing track of its wild salmon — just when we need that knowledge most. The erosion of monitoring is occurring just as pressures on salmon are intensifying. theconversation.com/canada-is-lo... via @ca.theconversation.com #ecology #environment #CdnSci #science #SciChat

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© Julia Moning, CC-BY, https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/143728649, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

1/4 🔬 Mammal Monday: The Eurasian Lynx (𝘓𝘺𝘯𝘹 𝘭𝘺𝘯𝘹 )

The Eurasian lynx is the largest felid native to Europe and distributed from Western Europe across Russia to Central Asia. It occupies boreal, temperate, and montane forests. 🧪 🦊 🦤 🌍

Photos: © Joanna Li, © Julia Moning, iNaturalist