Cannabis’ Hermaphrodite Conundrum
The commercial cannabis industry is facing a looming problem: it doesn’t have the ability to cultivate cannabis efficiently. Sure, growers …
April Showers Bring May (Sun)Flowers
Spring is in the air—birds are chirping, the weather is warming, and as the proverb goes, ‘April showers bring May …
Dolly’s Legacy: In Support of Fundamental Research
Every year, Science names one discovery or advancement as the “Breakthrough of the Year.” Sometimes the discovery or advancement contributes …
For the People in the Back: We Need SciComm and We Need it Now!
If only there had been effective science communication, the Canadian government could have issued an early warning about the COVID-19 …
The Intersection of Art & Science: Past, Present, Future
“Art is very important for communicating, because it evokes empathy and feelings of relatability in its audience,” says illustrator and …
How to Brew Your Own Magic Potion (and Learn Some Chemistry on the Side)
Pull out your cauldrons and put on your witch hats, it’s time for some science-based sorcery! Just in time for …
A Virus-Like COVID-19 Vaccine is Being Grown in Tobacco Plants
Currently, there are close to two hundred coronavirus vaccine candidates in development, 42 of which have entered clinical trials. Out …
Globe & Mail Letters to the Editor: Say What?
Re: Silenced (July 25) and Auditor-General To Probe Lapse In Pandemic Warning System (July 30): “What you present up the …
Breaking the Rules: How Witchweed Wreaks Havoc on Sub-Saharan Crops
Lumba Lab research sheds light on germination mechanisms of the parasitic plant “We asked, ‘How does it break the rules?’ ” …
Science and Society: Reasons and Solutions for Negative Public Opinions
The relationship between science and the general public can be a challenging one. There are lots of concerns when it …
Uniting Toronto Science Communicators: U of T Alumni, Students Attend First-Ever SciCommTO Conference
Science communicators from across the GTA gathered in Toronto from February 21–22 at the first ever SciCommTO science communication conference. …
Scientist Profile: Barbara McClintock
Meet Barbara McClintock, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist who revolutionized the field of modern genetics. Although McClintock is unfortunately not as …