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The SOGC has issued a position statement reaffirming that acetaminophen remains a safe and appropriate option for fever and pain in pregnancy, when needed. The evidence does not support changing current clinical practice.

Full statement here: tinyurl.com/5a5kmabc

Canada Says, #ScienceMatters! CMA, provincial and territorial medical associations are joining Canadian medical, research and clinical organizations to stand up for #ScienceMatters In Canada and around the world, science is under ...

When people act on false health claims, they miss out on proven treatments, put themselves at risk and strain our #CDNhealth system. That's how #misinformation harms and it's why we must act. Canada's medical, research & clinical community is speaking up: #ScienceMatters.
Our joint statement 👇

Dr. Katalin Karikó who won a Nobel Prize for developing mRNA vaccines responds to RFK Jr:

"When you are sick, you wouldn't ask for advice from a lawyer like Kennedy. You ask experts, your physician, for advice."

🌿Effective conservation starts with Indigenous voices at the table. Recommendations in our report developed by Indigenous researchers will help inform Canadian conservation policies supporting healthier ecosystems for all 🌏. #NIPD2025
🔗Read the report: science.gc.ca/site/science...

🌿Biodiversity loss is a global challenge. Our report, "Towards a National Digital Platform for Biodiversity Conservation," explores ways to facilitate data collection and apply #AI analysis via a data hub.
🔗Learn more: science.gc.ca/site/science... #WorldEnvironmentDay

I had a great time visiting colleagues in Edmonton with @chiefscican.bsky.social last week!

It was my first time in YEG and it was wonderful to get acquainted with its vibrant scientific community and beautiful green spaces, not to mention the electric playoff atmosphere!

The G7 Science Academies have issued a joint declaration highlighting the importance of academic freedom, institutional autonomy, research integrity, security, and responsible conduct for the public good. 🔗 Read it here: bit.ly/3HdxZ6t

Great week connecting with federal, academic, and industry colleagues in Edmonton—insightful talks on quantum tech, AI, and pandemic preparedness. Inspired by the local scientific community and excited to advance Canadian science together!
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PhD students in STEM: Nature wants to hear from you Buried in lab work or drowning in data? Take a break and help shape the future of PhD education.

Nature has launched its seventh global survey of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) doctoral students, which will probe graduate students’ views about their goals and challenges, and their experiences of their studies so far. Survey runs until June 11. #Academicsky 🧪

The first edition of Science Meets Parliament - ON was a resounding success!

Thank you to the MPPs, delegates, organizers, and sponsors for their contributions to the event.

#SciParlON2025 #CdnSci #CdnInnovation

The world’s first case of personalized CRISPR therapy!

This is an amazing achievement with a Canadian connection - the CRISPR therapy was delivered using lipid nanoparticles developed by Acuitas Therapeutics, a company based in BC 🧪 🇨🇦

Good episode but I’m surprised Sam didn’t follow up on David Coletto’s really odd comment about this election’s very “proportional outcome”. The point is that a PR system would fundamentally change how ppl vote. It’d likely eliminate strategic voting - which is what drove this election’s results 🫤

Science thrives on collaboration—not isolation. At #ChooseEuropeForScience, I emphasized how trusted international partnerships like 🇨🇦's with the 🇪🇺 can strengthen autonomy, resilience, and innovation in an increasingly complex world. #SciDiplo
📺 www.youtube.com/live/cT4EHmb...

McGill platform becomes safe space for conserving U.S. climate research under threat Academics at McGill University in Montreal are providing the U.S. scientific community a platform to protect climate research under attack.

Happy to see my university step up!

McGill university platform becomes safe space for conserving U.S. climate research under threat

www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...

Trump proposes unprecedented budget cuts to US science Huge reductions, if enacted, could have ‘catastrophic’ effects on US competitiveness and the scientific pipeline, critics say.

Trump proposes unprecedented budget cuts for US science in next fiscal year
NASA cut by 24%
NIH cut by 40%
EPA cut by 55%
NSF cut by 56%
Analysis from @maxkozlov.bsky.social @dangaristo.bsky.social @alexwitze.bsky.social and @nature.com team
www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is investigating the City’s first confirmed cases of measles since 2019.

Please read the PSA here: www.ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...

The second edition of Science Meets Parliament - British Columbia was a tremendous success!

A heartfelt thanks to the Members of the Legislative Assembly, delegates, organizers, and sponsors for their contributions to the event.

#SciParlBC2025 #CdnSci

Thank you Matt and Wendi 🙌

Exclusive: NIH to suspend funds for research abroad as it overhauls policy Move by US biomedical agency threatens thousands of projects on infectious diseases, cancer and more.

NEW: An NIH policy coming in the next week will target — and at least temporarily stop — funding outside the US, threatening thousands of projects and collaborations on topics like infectious diseases and cancer.

Some NIH staff have already been told to hold all subaward funds for foreign labs.

As we head into 🇨🇦 Election Day, it bears reminding that strategic voting matters primarily at the local level. In other words, check to make sure your strategic vote would actually work towards your desired outcome in your riding.

Make your vote an informed vote.

'Meadowscaping': The people turning their lawns into meadows Turning lawns into meadows can have big benefits for people, wildlife and the climate. Here's why 'meadowscaping' has become the latest gardening craze.

Excited to have our front yard (and research) featured in this BBC article about turning your yard into a pollinator garden (so-called "meadowscaping") www.bbc.com/future/artic.... By Ally Hirschlag

Absolutely awful 💔

Haha unfortunately I think this is a Biorad ad spoofing one of those celeb supergroup songs 😅

YouTube video by CompareNetworks Production Group The PCR Song

I was also immediately reminded of this gem and I’m not mad about it

The Age of Aquaticus How a tiny worm that loves hot water changed the trajectory of modern science.

Radiolab is truly top tier science storytelling 🧪

This week’s episode is the story of how the search for organisms living in impossibly hot conditions ended up revolutionizing biological sciences & medicine - one of countless stories that illustrate the value of curiosity-driven research.

Astronauts 👩‍🚀 🚀 🧪

NIH cancels its first and largest study centered on women The Women’s Health Initiative has produced numerous influential findings

President Donald Trump’s administration appears to be killing much, if not all, of a historic initiative that was the first, and is still the largest, National Institutes of Health effort centered on the health needs of women. scim.ag/4jLeLTJ

Live updates: Pope Francis dies at 88 Pope Francis, Latin America’s first pontiff who ministered to poor people with a message of mercy, has died. Francis stressed humility over hubris for a Catholic Church beset with scandal and indiffer...

Pope Francis leaves behind a legacy of compassion, courage, and a continuing call to protect our common home and all who share it with us.

In his 2023 exhortation, Laudato Deum, he spoke out strongly against those who reject what science tells us about climate and deny their own responsibility. 🧵

Pope Francis worked toward a more humble and inclusive Church, and used his leadership to speak on behalf of the impoverished and suffering, for peace, and for the climate.

This is a profound loss for the world.

The long weekend is half over, have you voted yet?

#elxn45 #cdnpoli