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That little jet heading somewhere, who knows where. #canoeing #KootenayLakeBC #canada #evening

Taken in Terwillegar Park

#edmonton #yeg #landscape #nature
#photography

The latest Praxis 'Science Smarts' column in the Medicine Hat News (October 4))

“Vampire Soap”

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Some very "fang-tastic" science!

#MedHat #STEM #SciChat #SciEd #FamilyScience #SciEd

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The Secret Life of Horus | Edify. Tracing a mummy’s strange odyssey, from ancient Egypt to Edmonton, and the secrets still entombed

The Secret Life of Horus - Tracing a mummy's strange odyssey, from ancient Egypt to Edmonton, and the secrets still entombed edifyedmonton.com/urban/histor... #UAlberta #AbSci #Archaeology #anthropology #SciChat

Trevor Hancock: The problem is income inadequacy, not affordability The bottom half of the population has seen its share of national income dropping, while the top one per cent’s share has grown dramatically.

Most Canadians "paid 40 and 44%of their income in taxes overall in 2022, @policyalternatives.ca reported last year [WHILE] the 90 to 95th percentile paid only 37% and the 95 to 99th percentile paid just 34% — less than the lowest 10% [of earners]." #inequality www.timescolonist.com/opinion/trev...

Ok. Those classroom size recommendations are from the AB Comm on Learning issued in OCT 2003!

#UCP & Cons ignored recs for 22 YEARS! Also ignored sch infrastructure, classroom supplies, resources, & supports.

#abpoli #ableg #albertateachers #abed
Read it here: open.alberta.ca/dataset/b0ad...

Mark your calendars! Our 33rd annual Family Science Olympics will return October 18th (10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) at the Medicine Hat College. Current information may be found at:
praxisscienceconnection.wordpress.com/2025/10/02/p... More details soon!

#ScienceOutreach #FamilyScience #STEM #MedHat #AbSci

With little proof, Trump links Tylenol to autism and touts a treatment The FDA plans to add a warning to Tylenol’s label and OK use of a drug for autism. Researchers say there’s little data to support either move.

👀 On our radar: What’s the deal with acetaminophen and autism, via @laura-sanders.bsky.social @sciencenews.bsky.social

www.sciencenews.org/article/trum...

Earth is getting darker, NASA warns. What does that mean for us? According to NASA data, Earth is reflecting less and less sunlight. Here are the potential consequences of that.

Bad news for the climate. www.pcworld.com/article/2925...

The ancestors of ostriches and emus were long-distance fliers – here’s how we worked this out A 56 million-year-old fossil bone helps explain how this (mostly) flightless family of birds spread to so many different continents.

The ancestors of ostriches and emus were long-distance fliers – here’s how we worked this out. Why did these birds become flightless over and over again? theconversation.com/the-ancestor... #palaeontology #biology #science #SciChat

COVID-19 vaccine campaigns launch across Canada for 2025-26 | CBC News Provinces and territories are starting to roll out updated vaccines to protect people from COVID-19.

COVID-19 vaccine campaigns launch across Canada for 2025-26 #Canada #COVID19Vaccine

Updated vaccines target current strains circulating, infectious disease specialist says

www.cbc.ca/news/health/...

The latest Praxis 'Science Smarts' column in the Medicine Hat News (September 27)

“Pumpkin Slie”

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Some vefry "gourd" science!

#MedHat #STEM #SciChat #SciEd #FamilyScience #SciEd

The clock is ticking: How epigenetics could help save wildlife from collapse In polar bears, dolphins, baboons and more, molecular signatures of aging are changing how conservationists assess population health, resilience and risk

In polar bears, dolphins, baboons and more, molecular signatures of aging are changing how conservationists assess population health, resilience and risk. | Knowable Magazine knowablemagazine.org/content/arti... #genomics #ecology #biotechnology #SciChat

Northback to submit new proposal to develop Alberta’s Grassy Mountain coal mine Battle over project in Crowsnest Pass has pitted neighbours and communities against each other

Northback is submitting a massively revamped proposal on the Grassy Mountain coal mine which includes a much smaller footprint.

Has Brian Jean sent a letter saying this new proposal still counts as an advanced project yet?

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Of course this vile anti-vax anti-autism nonsense Trump and RFK Jr. spew is actually going to make things worse, and I'm not surprised it could actually do the opposite of what they claim it does.

Urban Green Spaces Face Climate Risk Due to Soil Homogeneity Research reveals that urban parks and residential green spaces may be at a greater risk from climate change due to reduced soil biodiversity. A study led by a team of international researchers, includ...

Urban Green Spaces Face Climate Risk Due to Soil Homogeneity - This research serves as a critical reminder of the intricate relationship between urbanization and environmental sustainability techrony.com/science/urba... #UAlberta #AbSci #environment #SciChat

Trump links autism and Tylenol: is there any truth to it? The US president repeatedly advised people, “Don't take Tylenol,” but scientists say that strong evidence between the medication and autism is lacking.

The US president repeatedly advised people, “Don't take Tylenol,” but scientists say that strong evidence between the medication and autism is lacking

go.nature.com/4nl0KhM

Statement: Polluting Fossil Fuel Project Tops List of First Five Projects - Environmental Defence For immediate release: September 11, 2025 Polluting Fossil Fuel Project Tops the List of the First Five Projects of National Interest Statement by Tim

#MEDIA By prioritizing LNG, mining and nuclear, Canada’s ‘Projects of National Interest’ risk our climate and health. Nation building should mean clean growth — read our statement here bit.ly/460MPqY

An alpine hillside at Mount Rainier National Park in autumn, covered with layers of vibrant foliage. Bright reds, yellows, and oranges from huckleberry and meadow shrubs streak across the slope, contrasting with the deep green of dense conifer trees. A tall, symmetrical fir tree rises prominently in the foreground, drawing the eye against the textured tapestry of fall colors. The scene captures the Pacific Northwest wilderness at peak seasonal transition, blending evergreen forests with brilliant meadows of changing foliage.

An alpine hillside covered with brilliant autumn colors.

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
#AutumnColors #EvergreenTrees #NaturePhotography

Calgary 'Draw the Line' rally protests injustice, war, climate inaction "Draw the Line" rallies across Canada--including in Calgary--brought different groups together to protest federal government policies.

The Hub is #InTheNews!
#DrawTheLine #ClimateChange #yyc calgary.citynews.ca/2025/09/21/c...

A wide alpine meadow stretches across the foreground, dotted with small pine trees and golden grasses. In the center stands Sunrise Lodge, a rustic wooden building with steep pitched roofs and multiple wings, blending into its natural surroundings. Beyond the lodge, a dramatic ridgeline of jagged Cascade peaks rises against a cloudless blue sky, giving depth and scale to the scene. The composition balances the lodge between the open meadow and the rugged mountains, emphasizing both human presence and wilderness.

Historic Sunrise lodge surrounded by pines trees and open meadow under blue sky.

Mount Rainier National Park, WA – 2025
#AlpineMeadow #HistoricArchitecture #LandscapePhotography

Has Climate Math Been Rigged This Whole Time? New research reveals that climate fairness calculations have long favored wealthy, high-polluting nations by letting them delay urgent action while shifting responsibility onto vulnerable countries.

Has Climate Math Been Rigged This Whole Time? Scientists have uncovered a hidden bias in climate pledges that rewards big polluters and penalizes vulnerable nations. scitechdaily.com/has-climate-... #ClimateScience #politics #environment #SciChat

American Elm Scientific Name: Ulmus americana Notable Trees Walk Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill Estate

Looking up. Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill, Middletown, CT. Long may it thrive, grow.

A beauty of an American Elm.

2025 September equinox: All you need to know

2025 September equinox: All you need to know - At the September equinox, the sun is moving from north to south as it crosses above the equator. earthsky.org/astronomy-es... #Equinox #astronomy #STEM #SciChat

The latest Praxis 'Science Smarts' column in the Medicine Hat News (September 20)

“Monster Balloons”

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Prepare to be "blown away" by your cleverness.

#MedHat #STEM #SciChat #SciEd #FamilyScience #SciEd

$60 USD for a stuffed duck??? Some of you pawrents must really spoil your dogs. 🐶