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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

Great job! Snow #trailrunning is indeed a lot tougher. Get out those spikes! 😀 Was an amazing day here as well for some snow/lake running.

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

National Periodic Table Day Pay tribute to the chart in science classrooms that saved us from flunking high school chemistry!

Since 2016, Periodic Table Day has been celebrated on February 7 to pay tribute to the chart pasted in science classrooms that saved us from flunking high school chemistry! nationaltoday.com/national-per... #PeriodicTableDay #SciChat #STEM #SciEd

Effect of Novel Hypoglossal Stimulation on Airflow and Airway Collapsibility in OSA Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) to treat OSA currently requires placement of a cuff or "saddle" electrode around or adjacent to the hypoglossal ne…

Fascinating new solution for snoring 😴

Science for climate action: a 2026 agenda - International Science Council 2026 is a challenging year for science action given the complicated geopolitical context and the declining support and funding for science. Much will depend on how the scientific community rises to th...

Science for climate action: a 2026 agenda. Much will depend on how the scientific community rises to the challenge of continuing & reframing their crucial work in driving climate action. council.science/blog/science... #SciComm #CitizenScience #science #SciChat

Heartmakers: Meet the Alberta university students designing an artificial heart Alberta Heart is a U of A student group dedicated to designing hearts and competing in related biomedical engineering challenges.

Heartmakers: Meet the Alberta university students designing an artificial heart - The student group is dedicated to designing hearts & competing in related biomedical engineering challenges. edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n... via @edmontonjournal.com #AbSci #UAlberta #STEM #SciEd #SciChat

132-million-year-old dinosaur tracks could solve 'dark period' puzzle While volcanic eruptions decimated the Karoo Basin, new fossil tracks prove that life persisted in the lush coastal Brenton Formation.

132-million-year-old dinosaur tracks could solve ‘dark period’ puzzle in African history. This discovery “solves” the puzzle by proving dinosaurs returned or persisted after the disaster. interestingengineering.com/science/132-... #Ichnology #palaeontology #science #SciChat

What a day! 😃

A gorgeous day for some lake #trailrunning 😃❤️

Protecting the environment is good for B.C.’s economy | The Narwhal Job creation, tax revenue, small business support: why don’t B.C. politicians value the economic benefits of environmental protection?

Disputes over a hypothetical new pipeline have devolved into a rote debate that pits environment against economy, @michellecyca.com writes. Meanwhile, First Nations in B.C. are demonstrating that protecting the environment creates wealth and jobs: thenarwhal.ca/environment-...

Greenland is important for global research: what’s next for the island’s science? Geopolitics made Greenland the unexpected focus of the world’s attention. But the territory has long been a unique region for science.

Greenland is a unique region for science - The autonomous territory is a hotbed of globally important scientific research. www.nature.com/articles/d41... via @nature.com #science #environment #ecology #Greenland #SciChat

Moisture availability, not fertilizer alone, affects long-term fate of soil phosphorus The availability of moisture has a greater effect than fertilizer alone on phosphorus levels in soil, according to U of A research that could help farmers find a proper balance of the essential nutrie...

Moisture availability, not fertilizer alone, affects long-term fate of soil phosphorus. New research could help farmers manage levels of the essential nutrient for crop growth. www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202... #UAlberta #AbSci #science #agriculture #SciChat

The Chemistry of Whisky click to enlarge Whisky is one of the world's most popular spirits, and comes in many different classes and types. The character and flavour of these differing types vary widely; this, of course, c...

The Chemistry of Whisky - Whisky is one of the world’s most popular spirits, and comes in many different classes and types. www.compoundchem.com/2015/03/31/w... via @compoundchem.com #Chemistry #BurnsDay #RobbieBurnsDay #STEM #SciChat #SciEd

New filtration technology could be game-changer in removal of Pfas ‘forever chemicals’ Researchers found a new way to filter and destroy Pfas chemicals at 100 times the rate of current systems

3M and DuPont have not paid nearly enough in lawsuits and settlements for the damage they have done. Hold corporations accountable for their poisons.

Apetor - Wikipedia

Just the other day I hit a soft spot on the ice (caused by beavers) while snowshoeing. Ice accidents can happen to even the best winter outdoorsman. See Apetor, one of my favourite YouTubers… be careful out there people.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apetor

What do you do if you fall through thin ice? When lakes freeze or thaw, or where underground springs or river currents thin the ice, weak spots can form. How can you rescue yourself if you fall into

What do you do if you fall through thin ice? When lakes freeze or thaw, or where underground springs or river currents thin the ice, weak spots can form. thekidshouldseethis.com/post/self-re... #SciEd #STEM #science #SciChat

I developed an app that uses drone footage to track plastic litter on beaches A new mobile app helps volunteers track down plastic littered along the Irish coast.

A new mobile app helps volunteers track down plastic littered along the Irish coast.

Unpacking the genetic and evolutionary secrets of the common fruit fly | University of Winnipeg News Dr. Civetta's findings are further evidence that new patterns in biology emerge only when gene evolutionary history is considered.

An evolutionary geneticist at the University of Winnipeg has published breakthrough research on fruit flies in a leading journal. news.uwinnipeg.ca/unpacking-th... #genomics #CdnSci #palaeontology #science #SciChat

Study: Shingles Vaccine Linked to Slower Biological Aging in Older Adults Shingles vaccination not only can prevent painful illness but also correlates with lower inflammation & slower biological aging in Americans age 70+.

Shingles is awful, but here’s another great reason to get vaccinated! 😄

Are our bodies full of microplastics or not? There’s a way to resolve this debate, and scientists must hurry | Debora MacKenzie This week’s furore is microplastics researchers’ ozone moment. If they fail, the powerful plastics lobby will step into the breach, says science journalist and author Debora MacKenzie

Are our bodies full of microplastics or not? There’s a way to resolve this debate, and scientists must hurry. If they fail, the powerful plastics lobby will step into the breach. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #environment #SciComm #science #ecology #SciChat

‘Climate change is here’: Experts warn global crisis is decades ahead of forecasts Drought, heatwaves, hurricanes, and wildfires are arriving sooner than we imagined according to scientists

One of the things I did on Twitter before leaving that toxic mess was drawing attention to how the climate research community was underestimating #GlobalHeating. As bad as the predictions were, I argued it was actually much worse.

Well, here you go 🫤

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/c...

Map uncovers lakes and mountains buried under Antarctic ice sheet An international team of scientists has particularly identified Antarctica's “hidden subglacial bedrock landscape.”

Map reveals ancient mountains, lakes, rivers buried beneath Antarctica’s ice sheet - One of the study’s most striking finds is a huge, hidden trench carved into the Maud Subglacial Basin. interestingengineering.com/science/anta... #geology #ClimateScience #science #SciChat

14,400-year-old woolly rhino genome found inside Ice Age wolf stomach Researchers from the Centre for Palaeogenetics at Stockholm University have recovered a woolly rhino genome from the stomach of an Ice Age wolf.

Researchers from the Centre for Palaeogenetics at Stockholm University have recovered a woolly rhino genome from the stomach of an Ice Age wolf. interestingengineering.com/science/1440... #palaeontology #genomics #science #SciChat

Super cold 🥶-30° day for snowshoe #trailrunning, but it’s awesome exercise! 😃❤️

Anyone like #trailrunning in fresh snow? 😀❤️❄️

COVID-19 shot tied to lower risk of death from any cause, study shows Adults who received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine have a lower risk of death regardless of the cause, a new study has found.

COVID vaccine linked to lower risk of death regardless of the cause, large new study www.euronews.com/health/2025/...

Very obviously this is a correlation study. Still, key message: NO big harm signal. On the contrary.

NO "turbo cancer". NO "sudden death." Etc.

#VaccinesWork

Seven feel-good science stories to restore your faith in 2025 Immense progress in gene-editing, drug discovery and conservation are just some of the reasons to be cheerful about 2025.

Seven feel-good science stories to restore your faith in 2025 - Immense progress in gene-editing, drug discovery and conservation are just some of the reasons to be cheerful about 2025. nature.com/articles/d41... #technology #SciComm #science #SciChat

Trump team plans to break up ‘global mothership’ of climate science Much of the National Center for Atmospheric Research’s non-climate portfolio will be dispersed, the White House says.

The administration of US President Donald Trump intends to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), a world-leading Earth-science centre in Boulder, Colorado.


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