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Break down of plastic by superworms: analysis of their feces and gut bacteria
Break down of plastic by superworms: analysis of their feces and gut bacteria
Plastic pollution is a global problem with the largest percentage of plastic wastes being disposed of in landfills. Innovative solutions…
Canadian Science Publishing
Jun 27
Investigating greenhouse gases in small prairie ponds: do season and water chemistry matter?
Investigating greenhouse gases in small prairie ponds: do season and water chemistry matter?
There are millions of small ponds in the Prairie region. One valuable feature of these ponds is that they store carbon in their sediments…
Canadian Science Publishing
Jun 25
Relating microplastic counts in sediment cores to macroeconomic variations within the last century
Relating microplastic counts in sediment cores to macroeconomic variations within the last century
Many negative socioeconomic and ecological implications are associated with plastic pollution. In Canada, microplastics (MPs; particles <5…
Canadian Science Publishing
Jun 24
Draining wetland ponds for agriculture expected to have large impacts on prairie water resources
Draining wetland ponds for agriculture expected to have large impacts on prairie water resources
Wetlands are well known as important features of the natural environment, owing to their ability to store water, contribute to good water…
Canadian Science Publishing
Jun 20
Leveraging the Humanities for Better Health
Leveraging the Humanities for Better Health
We need more than science to protect our health. Cultural history gives us important information about how people think about their health…
Canadian Science Publishing
Jun 17
Paper Waste Remanufacturing for Pencil Production
Paper Waste Remanufacturing for Pencil Production
Large amounts of waste paper are generated annually worldwide, where up to 50% of waste paper is landfilled or incinerated.
Canadian Science Publishing
Jun 13
Improving environmental decision-making: A review of community-based monitoring in Canada
Improving environmental decision-making: A review of community-based monitoring in Canada
Cumulative effects assessment (CEA) is used in environmental decision-making and helps scientists and resource managers understand the…
Canadian Science Publishing
Jun 11
Community Collaboration: Volunteers and TRCA Unite to Protect Turtle Nests
Community Collaboration: Volunteers and TRCA Unite to Protect Turtle Nests
In late 2020, a group of volunteers using Facebook reached out to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) wanting to help with…
Canadian Science Publishing
Jun 10
Prey Selection and Competition: Investigating Dietary Dynamics of Bobcat and Lynx in New Brunswick
Prey Selection and Competition: Investigating Dietary Dynamics of Bobcat and Lynx in New Brunswick
Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis) are a flagship species for North America’s boreal forests. In recent years, however, the range of lynx has…
Canadian Science Publishing
May 31
A toolkit for funders to increase early-career diversity in ecology
A toolkit for funders to increase early-career diversity in ecology
While diversity among scientists is tied to improved research quality, output, and ethical standards, access to funding opportunities for…
Canadian Science Publishing
May 30
The Investigation of Social Sciences Research Trends from 2004 to 2019
The Investigation of Social Sciences Research Trends from 2004 to 2019
Many Inuit feel they are not being involved in research or seeing benefits from research outcomes.
Canadian Science Publishing
May 22
Modeling the Dispersal of Infectious Salmon Anemia Virus from Aquaculture Sites
Modeling the Dispersal of Infectious Salmon Anemia Virus from Aquaculture Sites
Understanding the dispersal of waterborne pathogens is critical to minimize the risk of disease outbreaks at aquaculture sites for farmed…
Canadian Science Publishing
May 16
Can new environmental impact assessment laws improve access to justice?
Can new environmental impact assessment laws improve access to justice?
Environmental decisions have unequal impacts on human and ecological communities. Those who are impacted by these decisions often seek to…
Canadian Science Publishing
May 16
Energy savings in the consumption of electronic devices used in WiFi networks
Energy savings in the consumption of electronic devices used in WiFi networks
Mobile communications have revolutionized the way we communicate and WiFi networks are widely used for this purpose. WiFi networks rely on…
Canadian Science Publishing
May 9
Indigenous Data Sovereignty: Reaffirming Indigenous Autonomy [or Self Determination] in British…
Indigenous Data Sovereignty: Reaffirming Indigenous Autonomy [or Self Determination] in British…
In this paper, we assert the importance of Indigenous Data Sovereignty (IDS) in addressing threats to ecosystems and in supporting…
Canadian Science Publishing
May 2
Améliorer la conservation des espèces à statut précaire : recommandations pour bonifier le…
Améliorer la conservation des espèces à statut précaire : recommandations pour bonifier le…
Lors de la 15e Conférence des Parties (COP15) à la Convention sur la diversité biologique des Nations Unies, qui s’est tenue à Montréal en…
Canadian Science Publishing
May 1
Evolution in real-time — the case of threespine stickleback fish in Stanley Park, British Columbia
Evolution in real-time — the case of threespine stickleback fish in Stanley Park, British Columbia
We often think of evolution as something that requires many human lifetimes to occur, and it is therefore difficult to find examples of…
Canadian Science Publishing
Apr 18
Study confirms low risk of dietary exposure to potential toxic elements from Ghana grown rice
Study confirms low risk of dietary exposure to potential toxic elements from Ghana grown rice
Although an important staple for more than half of the world’s population, rice cultivation on contaminated soils and/or irrigation with…
Canadian Science Publishing
Apr 16
Experiencing long-term ecological research projects as a graduate student: benefits and challenges
Experiencing long-term ecological research projects as a graduate student: benefits and challenges
Long-term monitoring of plant and animal populations in natural systems following similar protocols year after year, decade after decade…
Canadian Science Publishing
Mar 28
A clear definition of habitat sensitivity to support environmental management
A clear definition of habitat sensitivity to support environmental management
A common feature of many environmental laws and policies is the idea that highly sensitive habitats should be treated differently than less…
Canadian Science Publishing
Mar 7
Legacy of gold mining: persistent sediment toxicity in Nova Scotia lakes
Legacy of gold mining: persistent sediment toxicity in Nova Scotia lakes
Historical gold mining operations in Nova Scotia, Canada have left toxic tailings near abandoned mines in remote and urban areas.
Canadian Science Publishing
Feb 29
Community scientists support grizzly bear conservation: an Alberta case study
Community scientists support grizzly bear conservation: an Alberta case study
Grizzly bears are an iconic species representing the beauty of the wilderness, but also pose significant safety and economic risks to…
Canadian Science Publishing
Feb 8
Navigating the tricky waters of fish consumption advisories in the Upper St. Lawrence River
Navigating the tricky waters of fish consumption advisories in the Upper St. Lawrence River
Fishing in the St Lawrence River is a practice undertaken by thousands of anglers each year and deeply tied to the lifeways of Indigenous…
Canadian Science Publishing
Jan 25
New perspectives on interference in science from environmental researchers in Canada
New perspectives on interference in science from environmental researchers in Canada
Interference in science — also commonly referred to as “muzzling” — was a well-documented concern during the Conservative-Harper era of…
Canadian Science Publishing
Nov 30, 2023
Lack of Adherence to Best Practices in Canadian Clinical Trials: Improving the Implementation Gap
Lack of Adherence to Best Practices in Canadian Clinical Trials: Improving the Implementation Gap
Evidence-based medicine minimizes harmful practices and standardizes patient care.
Canadian Science Publishing
Nov 23, 2023
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