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Three images side by side. From left to right: a salmon filet being sliced with a knife, a greyscale photo of the moon, and an artistic rendering of a protein
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3 things you should know about aquaculture, Moon samples, and artificial intelligence

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Jan 7, 2021
For the January edition, we provide context around the latest developments in aquaculture, Chang’e-5’s samples from the Moon, and how artificial intelligence is helping scientists to understand the behavior of proteins in the bodies of all living things.
A tiny bottle of water is held in two purple-gloved hands.
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Messages in a bottle: Ancient water in the Ingenium collection

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Nov 25, 2020
One of the oldest museum artifacts in the world has been added to a world-class collection of science and technology at Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation.
A North Atlantic right whale is seen swimming alongside her calf in green water
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Protecting the North Atlantic right whale through new regulations

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Nov 18, 2020
As of 2020, it is estimated that only approximately 400 NARWs remain, with fewer than 100 breeding females, and as such they are now classified as endangered by both the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada and the Species at Risk Act.
The photo shows the carcass of Glacier, a North Atlantic right whale, on land. A number of people are standing next to the carcass. A large piece of construction equipment sits nearby.
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Glacier the whale: Skeleton composting and 3D modeling

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Nov 12, 2020
Following the death of a North Atlantic right whale (NARW) named Glacier , a Canadian research team embarked on a project to create a 3D model of his skeleton and to compost the remains.
An aerial view shows a massive North Atlantic right whale in the ocean below. On his back there is a distinctive scar that resembles a melting glacier.
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Glacier the whale: A case study in the decline of the North Atlantic right whale population

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Nov 4, 2020
The death of Glacier, a North Atlantic right whale, is a case study in the decline of the species.
A spliced, three-part image shows: Two jars of green pickles, the Sun with some dark flecks on the image, and two pink pigs nestled together in the straw.
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3 things you should know about pickles, Solar Cycle 25, and pig organs

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Nov 2, 2020
For the November edition, we tackle the topics of pickles, Solar Cycle 25, and pigs as promising organ donors for humans.
The impressive, black tail of a North Atlantic right whale can be seen sticking out of the ocean.
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Majestic giants: Getting to know the North Atlantic right whale

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Oct 28, 2020
In the first article of our four-part series, we introduce you to the giant North Atlantic right whale.
A spliced, horizontal image shows photos of a field of corn, the planet Mars, and an albatross flying over the water.
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3 things you should know about fertilizer pollution, Mars, and the wandering albatross

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Oct 1, 2020
For the October edition, they discuss how technology is helping with fertilizer pollution, your chance to see Mars, and how the wandering albatross is helping to prevent illegal fishing.
A close up of a cow nose, a diagram of orbits within our solar system, and an electron microscope image of a bacteria
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3 things you should know about eco-friendly cows, near Earth asteroids, and potential life on Mars

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Aug 20, 2020
For the August edition, we tackle solutions for making cows more environmentally friendly, searching for near Earth asteroids, and how resilient life forms on Earth opens up the possibility of life on Mars.
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#AmplifyBlackVoices: Imari Walker Takeover

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Jul 30, 2020
On July 15, microplastics researcher Imari Walker (@Calimari93) took over the @SciTechMuseum Twitter account to share her experiences as a Black woman in the field of science and engineering. A 5th year PhD candidate in Environmental Engineering at Duke University, Imari is studying chemicals in microplastics in water. On YouTube, Imari explores the effects of microplastic pollution and the harmful chemicals in personal care products. She also provides tips to thrive in school. In case you