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A 3D image of the COVID-19 virus on a black background.
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How novel X-ray technology made in Waterloo can help COVID-19 patients

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Apr 28, 2020
A detector from Waterloo, Ontario’s KA Imaging allows for clearer visualization of a patient’s lungs.
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The top 10 science and environment stories of 2018

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Jan 7, 2019
If you didn’t get the chance to read as many science stories as you would have liked in 2018, fear not: CBC has compiled its top 10 list just for you. From the discovery of an ancient Mayan city to evidence of Planet X, there’s no shortage of fascinating stories to review.
Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow 2
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Collection Highlights: Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow 2

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Jul 14, 2017
Intended to replace the Avro Canada CF-100, the CF-105 Arrow was a technical masterpiece at the forefront of aviation engineering during its time. The Canadian government believed, however, that the manned bomber threat was diminishing and that air defence could be better handled by unmanned BOMARC missiles. The contract was cancelled on February 20, 1959 while test flying was still in progress. By then five Arrows had flown. The government ordered all completed Arrows, related documentation
Atoms-thick layer of silicon-based semiconductor may allow us to better understand the harsh environments of Venus
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Atoms-thick layer of silicon-based semiconductor may allow us to better understand the harsh environments of Venus

Apr 21, 2017
In 1967, Venera 4 was the 1st probe to transmit data from another planet’s atmosphere. 8 models, and close to 15 years, later we were able to receive the 1st colour panoramic views of that same planet’s surface. Today, Venus still very much remains a mystery with probes unable to withstand the extreme temperatures and atmospheric pressures for more than 127 minutes. However, researchers at Standford University’s Extreme Environment Microsystems Laboratory are working on developing an atoms-thick