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Three images side by side: lush Christmas trees in a garden centre, the International Space Station in orbit, and a hand holding a syringe and needle up to an arm
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3 things you should know about Christmas trees, COVID-19 vaccines, and the International Space Station

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Dec 1, 2020
For the December edition, we discuss finding the perfect Christmas tree, what’s in a vaccine, and the twentieth anniversary of the International Space Station.
A composite image of the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, and the Canada Science and Technology Museum
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Business & Economics
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Connecting during COVID: How museums are rethinking engagement in a time of physical distancing

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Nov 16, 2020
In the foreseeable future, what does COVID-19 and physical distancing mean for Ingenium and its museums?
Astronaut Chris Hadfield, wearing a white spacesuit and helmet.
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7 tips from an astronaut on how to master remote work

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Jul 16, 2020
If you’re feeling isolated while working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, consider the challenges astronauts must overcome while working in space.
A pair of pink satin point shoes sit on the floor, against a black background.
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Social Science & Culture
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Paris Opera dancers thank key workers with a special choreographed video

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May 22, 2020
In honour of frontline workers in the COVID-19 pandemic, the dancers of the Paris Opera have released a special confinement choreography via social media.
Man playing a blue electric guitar in front of a mic and keyboard.
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Collection Development
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How to best support others during a pandemic

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May 8, 2020
For some of us, knowing that family and friends are safe — and having the ability to self-isolate and work from home — means we have the privilege of experiencing COVID-19 as a source of stress, rather than as a crisis.
An ipad drawing of a Beetall iron.
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Arts & Design
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Some thoughts on drawing

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Apr 30, 2020
In a time of global crisis, the arts can bring us to a place of beauty and reflection.
A 3D image of the COVID-19 virus on a black background.
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Engineering & Technology
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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.
A checkout counter at a pharmacy; several red plastic boxes with a pink notice indicate that customers should not move the barrier in order to protect the safety of the staff, and a plexiglass sheet is suspended to separate customers and check out staff.
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Looking ahead to the historical significance of COVID-19 objects

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Apr 25, 2020
It is strange living through something that you know is historically significant.
Two women smile as they turn to face the camera; they’re sitting inside a flight simulator.
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Aviation
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Meet a guide at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum

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Apr 24, 2020
The Ingenium museums are currently closed, but Marie-Josée Menard is one of the friendly faces you'll see when the Canada Aviation and Space Museum reopens!
A computer screen shows 14 people taking part in a video coffee chat over Zoom.
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Health & Wellness
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National Volunteer Week: Ingenium volunteers stay connected despite COVID-19

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Apr 20, 2020
It’s National Volunteer Week and the Ingenium Channel is looking at how volunteers are staying connected during COVID-19.