Outer space is one colourful place when described by Vancouver astronomer Jaymie Matthews.
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Professor brings alien worlds to B.C. science conference
Posted by streak (#1) 3 days ago (http://www.canada.com)
Outer space is one colourful place when described by Vancouver astronomer Jaymie Matthews.
Stunning new video taken from the International Space Station shows Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick at night.
At ISS, high stakes high above Earth
Posted by streak (#1) 4 days ago (http://m.ctv.ca)
Commander Chris Hadfield, one of Canada's most experienced astronauts, is training for a mission to the ISS, and is scheduled to travel there aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket later this year. His mission includes six months living on the ISS, including three as commander of the station.
Canadian science on show in Vancouver - Quirks and Quarks
Posted by streak (#1) 4 days ago (http://www.cbc.ca)
The largest annual gathering of scientists in the world is happening in Vancouver this week, as delegates from almost 60 countries assemble for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) meeting. It's the first time in 36 years the meeting has been held outside of the states, and Canadian science is at the forefront.
Love hurts but it also heals, says Canadian neuroscientist
Posted by streak (#1) 6 days ago (http://www.vancouversun.com)
Whoever said people in love have good chemistry hit the bull's-eye without even knowing the whole story.
Chemistry Of The Penny: Influenced By Economics And Medicine
Posted by streak (#1) 6 days ago (http://www.science20.com)
Over the years, economic and even medical considerations have influenced the composition of pennies. At one point they were almost pure copper, but presently copper is only a veneer used to maintain an illusory link to the past.
Robot Space 'Gas Attendant' Could Salvage Old Satellites by 2015
Posted by streak (#1) 6 days ago (http://www.space.com)
Aerospace firm MDA is developing a spacecraft called the Space Infrastructure Servicing vehicle, which would refuel and repair satellites in orbit. The spacecraft could save satellite operators money and help reduce the profusion of space junk orbiting Ea
A small brown, grey and white songbird of Arctic Canada — weighing just 25 grams and not much longer than a pen — is an unlikely globe trotter.
