OWN THE SCIENCE

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Each day we make many decisions about our health, safety and the environment – from the food we eat and staying cybersafe, to dealing with public health emergencies and fighting climate change. Each month, the Own the Science Podcast will reveal how often little-known public sector science affects every Canadian’s day-to-day life. If you want to better understand the vast network of Canadian organizations working on the science and engineering of your world, this is the podcast for you.

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Invasive Species (Part 3 of 3)

Mar 15 2023 26 mins  
In this episode, we conclude our three-part series on invasive species produced in partnership with the Invasive Species Centre.Our guest reporter Trelle Kolojay tells us about how invasive species can be helped and spread with the help of human accomplices. From our home aquariums to our gardens, there are ways people can work to prevent the spread of destructive species in the wi

Invasive Species (Part 2 of 3)

Feb 01 2023 27 mins  
In this episode, we continue our three-part series on invasive species produced in partnership with the Invasive Species Centre.We begin with a "coming soon" from 21st Century Pictures. Then our guest reporter Trelle Kolojay tells us about land-based invasive species with the help of experts from the Invasive Species Centre. In our history of science segment, we'll t

Invasive Species (Part 1 of 3)

Dec 19 2022 28 mins  
In this episode, we begin a three-part series on invasive species produced in partnership with the Invasive Species Centre.We begin with context - the War of the Worlds! Then our guest reporter Trelle Kolojay tells us about water-based invasive species with the help of experts from the Invasive Species Centre. In our history of science segment, we'll travel to the recent past

Clear, critical thinking (part two)

Jul 25 2022 23 mins  
Information pollution, conspiracy theories and an airliner that runs out of gas mid-flight. Part two of our interview with Dr. Christopher DiCarlo on clear, critical thinking.Dr. Christopher DiCarloDr. Christopher DiCarlo The Gimli GliderGimli Glider Exhibit Canadian Airlines Flight 143 (hawaii.edu)Gimli Glider - Wikipedia This episode is brought to you by TRUSTMAKERS / ARTISANS DE

Clear, critical thinking

May 31 2022 33 mins  
12,000-year-old footprints, the war in Ukraine, anti-vaxers and the Halifax explosion. Part one of our interview with Dr. Christopher DiCarlo on clear, critical thinking.Footprints in volcanic ash:Africa’s biggest collection of ancient human footprints was found | Science NewsDr. Christopher DiCarloDr. Christopher DiCarloThe Halifax ExplosionThe chemistry of the Halifax Explosion

Canada's Permafrost and Over 15 Minutes of Missing Time

Jan 22 2022 31 mins  
In this episode we talk about permafrost and climate change with Peter Morse of the Geological Survey of CanadaPeter MORSE | Research Scientist | Doctor of Philosophy | Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa | NRCan | Geological Survey of Canada (researchgate.net)Peter Morse (@PeterfrostMorse) / TwitterIn our History of Canadian Science segment we talk about a strange case of missing tim

AI's Take Up Farming

Nov 05 2021 35 mins  
What if AIs were not evil masterminds bent on subjugating the human race? What if they are our secret weapon in facing the challenges of a rapidly changing planet? What if they can help us better respond to the climate emergency, be more efficient in how we manage our natural resources and help us produce the food we need? Our premier episode! TRUSTMAKERS Media TrainingTRUSTMAKERS