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3 things you should know about insects as an important source of protein, the science superpowers of soap, and monitoring glaciers in Canada’s Arctic

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Aug 22, 2022
For the August edition, we explain why insects are on their way to becoming an important source of protein in Canada, how and why soap actually works, and how the health and behaviour of Canada’s White Glacier is being monitored.
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3 things you should know about plastic-wrapped cucumbers, the James Webb telescope, and inflammation

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Jul 14, 2022
For the July edition, they discuss how plastic wrap on cucumbers might soon be unnecessary, the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope, and how inflammation helps with healing.
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The History of Vaccines – Smallpox to COVID-19

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Kristy von Moos
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Jul 7, 2022
In the 1800s, major breakthroughs in medical technology and the understanding of disease led to the development of vaccines for some of humanity’s most deadly illnesses: smallpox, rabies, diphtheria, and tetanus. In China and many African countries, the traditional practice of smallpox inoculation informed the work of Edward Jenner, Louis Pasteur and others, as they experimented with weakened and less deadly viruses to trick the body into producing immunity. You may have heard of Jenner and
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My face blind life

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Jan 11, 2021
If you had to identify people by their elbows, could you do it? Find out what it’s like to be face blind.
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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
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5 things you should know about COVID-19, mosquitos, and bees

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Jun 15, 2020
For the June edition, they invited their student interns to add their voices to the column. Collectively, they tackled how to avoid becoming a mosquito magnet, how to plant a buzz-worthy garden, and three things you should know about COVID-19.
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3 things you should know about Coronavirus prevention, the importance of protein, and using satellites to understand Earth

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Jesse Rogerson, PhD
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Mar 12, 2020
For the March edition, our science advisors compare the effectiveness of hand washing versus sanitizing in the face of the Coronavirus, delve into the importance of protein, and examine how satellites help us better understand Earth.
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3 things you should know — January edition

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Jesse Rogerson, PhD
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Jan 13, 2020
In the January column, we chat about the science of apple varieties, the ethics of DNA modifications, and why stars aren't actually twinkling.
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3 things you should know — November edition

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Nov 4, 2019
Meet Renée-Claude Goulet, Jesse Rogerson, and Michelle Campbell Mekarski. They are Ingenium’s science advisors, providing expert scientific advice on key subjects relating to our three museums — the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, and the Canada Science and Technology Museum. In this colourful monthly blog series, Ingenium’s science advisors offer up three quirky nuggets related to their areas of expertise. For the November edition, they took a closer
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3 things you should know — October edition

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Oct 2, 2019
Meet Renée-Claude Goulet, Jesse Rogerson, and Michelle Campbell Mekarski. These Ingenium employees are professional science communicators, and provide expert advice on key subjects relating to our three museums — the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, and the Canada Science and Technology Museum. In this new monthly blog series, Ingenium’s science communicators offer up three quirky nuggets related to their areas of expertise. For the October edition, they
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