Lethal bat disease detected in Alberta's Rocky Mountains for first time | CBC News White-nose syndrome, a deadly disease that has decimated bat populations across North America in recent years, has been detected in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta for the first time, marking a signifi...

Lethal bat disease detected in Alberta's Rocky Mountains for first time. White-nose syndrome has killed millions of bats across North America. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #CdnSci #Mycology #biology #science #SciChat

New research suggests deadly bat fungus is more widespread in western Canada than previously known Scientists at McMaster University have uncovered new evidence that the fungus causing white-nose syndrome, a deadly disease affecting bats, may be more widespread in Western Canada than existing testi...

Scientists at McMaster University have uncovered new evidence that the fungus causing white-nose syndrome, may be more widespread in Western Canada than existing testing methods reveal. phys.org/news/2026-03... via @sciencex.bsky.social #CdnSci #genomics #biology #science #SciChat

The raccoon raiding your garbage bin might just be solving a puzzle — for the fun of it Researchers have discovered raccoons to be intrinsically motivated to solve multiple puzzles, even without a food reward.

The raccoon (sometimes referred to as “trash pandas”) raiding your garbage bin might just be solving a puzzle — for the fun of it. theconversation.com/the-raccoon-... #wildlife #zoology #biology #CdnSci #science #SciChat

Panel and Short Talk proposal submissions for the 18th Canadian Science and Innovation Policy Conference are being accepted until April 15!

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Nova Scotian scientists focus on effects of climate change after Antarctic visit | CBC News Three Nova Scotian geoscientists have returned from a month-long expedition to Antarctica and now hope to inspire other women to enter their field of work.

A kitchen party at the bottom of the world: N.S. scientists return from Antarctic research trip. Researchers aim to spread awareness about climate change. cbc.ca/news/canada/... #geoscience #ClimateScience #WomenInScience #CdnSci #STEM #SciChat

Importing queen bees won’t solve Canada’s beekeeping problems Queen bees typically imported from regions with warmer climates are not well-suited to cold Canadian winters and exhibit higher rates of diseases like chalkbrood.

Importing queen bees won’t solve Canada’s beekeeping problems - Canada’s reliance on imported queens is understandable, but it isn’t sustainable in the long term. theconversation.com/importing-qu... #CdnSci #ecology #microbiology #science #SciChat

The Canadian Science and Innovation Policy Conference invites partners to help shape the conference program!

View the CSPC 2026 Partnership Prospectus: https://sciencepolicy.ca/become-a-cspc-partner/

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La Conférence sur les politiques scientifiques et d’innovation canadiennes invite ses partenaires à contribuer à l’élaboration de la programmation du congrès!

Consultez le prospectus de partenariat de la CPSC 2026 : https://sciencepolicy.ca/fr/become-a-cspc-partner

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Science that matters: Master’s student researches how climate change could affect an at-risk fish species | Science | University of Waterloo The research that Emily Dodsworth, a Master of Science in Biology student is undertaking can directly inform conservationists and support future management plans for the at-risk Blackstripe Topminnow ...

Science that matters: University of Waterloo master’s student researches how climate change could affect an at-risk fish species - uwaterloo.ca/science/news... #environment #biology #ClimateScience #ecology #SciChat #CdnSci

New Research Suggests Deadly Bat Fungus Is More Widespread in Western Canada Than Previously Known | Newswise Scientists at McMaster University have uncovered new evidence that the fungus causing white-nose syndrome, a deadly disease affecting bats, may be more widespread in Western Canada than existing testi...

New Research by Scientists at McMaster University Suggests Deadly Bat Fungus Is More Widespread in Western Canada Than Previously Known: www.newswise.com/articles/new... #CdnSci #Chiropterology #Mycology #biology #zoology #science #SciChat

There are 3 weeks left to submit a Panel or Short Talk proposal for #CSPC2026!

Theme: Sovereignty by Design: Mobilizing Action to Reshape Canada’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Capacity

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Il reste 3 semaines pour soumettre une proposition de panel pour la #CPSC2026!

Thème : La souveraineté par conception : Mobiliser l’action pour transformer les capacités du Canada en sciences, technologies et innovation

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Panel and Short Talk proposal submissions for the 18th Canadian Science and Innovation Policy Conference are being accepted until April 15!

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Aujourd’hui à 13h HE, joignez-vous à nous pour une table ronde sur le rôle du bilinguisme dans le renforcement de la collaboration scientifique et technologique du Canada à l’échelle mondiale.

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A million new SpaceX satellites will destroy the night sky — for everyone on Earth If SpaceX launches one million new satellites, it will increase atmospheric pollution and risk of falling debris. And we will see more satellites than stars.

A million new SpaceX satellites will destroy the night sky — for everyone on Earth. One corporation based in one country should not be allowed to ruin orbit, the night sky & the atmosphere for everyone else in the world. theconversation.com/a-million-ne... #environment #AI #CdnSci #SciChat

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3/🧵 As one of six Canadian Major Research Facilities funded by the @innovation.ca, ONC’s #ocean observing infrastructure plays a key role in supporting and advancing the nation’s science, society, and industry priorities.

#KnowTheOcean #CDNtech #CDNsci #CDNsky @uvic.ca

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2/🧵 ONC staff demonstrated our made-in-house innovations that address the challenges of working in the #DeepOcean, alongside technologies from Canadian suppliers that support ONC observatories.

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1/🧵 #Canadian ocean tech innovation took centre-stage during last week’s visit by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, Karim Bardeesy, & Member of Parliament, Will Greaves at the Marine Technology Centre in Sidney, British Columbia.

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Montréal computer scientist Gilles Brassard wins Turing Award for quantum discoveries | BetaKit The Université de Montréal professor was honoured alongside US physicist Charles H. Bennett.

Montréal computer scientist Gilles Brassard wins Turing Award for quantum discoveries betakit.com/montreal-com... via @betakit.com #CdnSci #STEM #TuringAward #QuantumComputing #Technology #SciChat

Neanderthals May Have Used Birch Tar As Ancient Antibiotic, Study Finds A new study explores whether birch tar, long associated with Neanderthal toolmaking, may have served another purpose as well.

Neanderthals May Have Used Birch Tar As Ancient Antibiotic, Study Finds. The results suggest the material may have done double duty in prehistoric life. scitechdaily.com/neanderthals... #archaeology #anthropology #CdnSci #science #SciChat

How can the Defence Industrial Strategy strengthen Canada's R&D and innovation capacities?

Researchers, policymakers, civil society experts, and industry experts are invited to submit an editorial: sciencepolicy.ca/editorials/2026-special-...

Deadline: April 15, 2026

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Join us on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12:00pm ET for a virtual panel on the strategic research partnership in astronomy between Canada and South Africa through the Square Kilometre Array Observatory:

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Dr. Maud Menten – Defining Moments Canada Maud Menten is a highly celebrated figure today, not only as being among the first Canadian women to become a medical doctor, but also because of her career which includes a lengthy list of other nota...

She is highly celebrated, not only as being among the 1st Canadian women to become a medical doctor, but also because of her career which includes a lengthy list of other notable ‘firsts’. definingmomentscanada.ca/insulin100/s... #CdnSci #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInScience #STEM #SciChat

Maud Menten - Wikipedia

She is primarily known for her work with Leonor Michaelis on enzyme kinetics in 1913. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maud_Me... #CdnSci #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInScience #STEM #SciChat

Maud Leonora Menten - Canadian biochemist and organic chemist - Born: March 20, 1879. britannica.com/biography/Ma... #CdnSci #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInScience #STEM #SciChat

Submit a proposal by April 15, 2026 to host a Panel or Short Talk at Canada's biggest multisectoral national conference on science and innovation policy this November 25-27, 2026 in Ottawa.

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Le CSPC célèbre la Francophonie avec un panel intitulé "Comment le Canada peut tirer parti de son bilinguisme pour renforcer sa collaboration scientifique et technologique à l'échelle mondiale":
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📅 mardi 24 mars 2026
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Today at 12:00PM! ⏰

There is still time to register! Join us for a panel today at 12:00PM ET, where panelists will discuss how to build Canadian research capacity during a shifting global landscape: sciencepolicy.ca/event/future-leaders-in-...

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SNOLAB officially becomes one of the coolest places on Earth Scientists in Sudbury, Ont., have created a high-tech refrigerator that has reached temperatures many times colder than outer space, part of a groundbreaking project to detect dark matter.

SNOLAB officially becomes one of the coolest places on Earth - It has now reached a temperature a hundred times colder than outer space. ctvnews.ca/northern-ont... #CdnSci #astrophysics #science #SciChat