Looking for some fun articles for your school or community newsletter? Check out the huge selection of articles on a variety of topics we have written. Aimed at a family audience these articles explain the science behind everyday topics. They are an excellent resource for your school and community group and save you time writing! Browse through our selection to find one that’s right for your group.
Featured Articles
February 2010: Speed matters, especially in Bobsledding |
Winter sometimes seems to slow us down, but in the world of sport, the opposite turns out to be true. Just watch the winter Olympics. |
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Archived Articles
December 2009: Take a Step without Making a Sound |
Winter is here — time for snow. In fact a good Canadian winter with lots of falling snow can offer some of the quietest moments in the whole year. |
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October 2009: From Rug Rat to Lab Rat |
Science is the most natural thing in the world, especially for children. |
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August 2009: Midway Magic |
Check out the science in your favourite fair rides. |
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June 2009: Bionic Humans? |
New prosthetic devices can be implanted inside our bodies. |
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April 2009: High Tech Gets Wet |
Microfluidics are changing the way environmental and medical testing is conducted. |
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February 2009: Disappearing Bees |
Vanishing bees could soon lead to honey disappearing off the shelves of local grocery stores. |
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January 2009: Solar Energy on Farms |
There are many ways a farm can be made more environmentally friendly using Solar Energy! |
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October 2008: Scrub-a-dub-dub |
Science is all around us - even in the everyday things, including soap! |
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March 2008: Science Begins At Home |
Children are natural Scientists and curious about the world around them. Encourage them to explore and discover the everyday science surrounding them. |
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February 2008: The Bare Fact about Wind Chill |
brrrr! The cold chill of winter. What makes some winter days so stingingly cold and others quite mild? |
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January 2008: The Science of Snow |
We see enough of that “white stuff” so what is it exactly? |
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December 2007: Curling Science |
If you’re a curling enthusiast, either a player or spectator, you probably haven’t given much thought as to how a rock curls. |
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November 2007: Scoring on Science |
Theres nothing quite like the familiar sound of puck. The satisfying crack it makes as it hits a stick. The sharp thud as it bounces off the boards. And the heart wrenching click as it hits the crossbar. |
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October 2007: Whats with the water? |
There’s nothing quite like a cool glass of water to quence your thirst. But it’s hard to get refreshed when that water smells like a family of frogs have taken up residence in the pipes. |
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August 2007: Swimmers Itch |
Ah, Summer! Warmer weather, holidays, visits from friends and relatives. It all seems idyllic, but don’t forget the sunburns, pesky mosquitoes and, possibly, swimmer’s itch. |
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July 2007: Rat Free Alberta |
Most Albertans dont know what a rat looks like. Many newcomers to Alberta have a hard time believing that the province is officially rat-free. |
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June 2007: Alberta - a nice place to nest |
One of the rarest and tallest birds in North America, the whooping crane, has a special place in Alberta. |
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May 2007: SuperNet connects all Albertans |
If you live in rural Alberta, chances are that you can thank the Alberta SuperNet for bringing countless resources, including high-speed Internet access, to your community. |
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April 2007: Raccoon Migration |
Apparently, people are not the only ones moving to Alberta in the last few decades. |
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March 2007: Owlets born in early spring |
Our noble provincial bird, the Great Horned Owl, is truly an early bird! |
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February 2007: Science is everywhere! |
Do you ever wonder why or how something works? Why snowflakes are all unique, how a motor runs, why your muscles hurt after playing a long soccer game? |
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January 2007: Pluto’s Status Dwarfed |
Science textbooks and lesson plans need to be revised after this past summer. |