Constellations: The Patterns in our Sky
Something we talk about a lot here are the constellations and asterisms we see in the night sky. If I asked you to think of...
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Asian Heritage Month in Canada
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. Find out what makes this month special, how Asian Canadians have contributed to space science, and how to...
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Up until the first confirmed gravitational wave (GW) direct detection by LIGO/Virgo in 2015, researchers have relied almost exclusively on electromagnetic (EM) radiation (i.e. light) to study...
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From radio waves to gamma rays, astronomers are able to learn so much about astronomical objects based on the type of light observed from them....
The Multiverse
When scientists discuss the multiverse, they are referring to the idea that beyond our observable universe, many other universes may exist. What those universes look...
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Exoplanets
Our theme for the month of August is Exoplanets, planets outside of our Solar System. In March, the number of confirmed exoplanets climbed past 5000,...
Exoplanets
Imagine for a moment that you are an alien adventurer who has ventured far from home to explore our solar system (though you, an extraterrestrial,...
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Science Behind Science Fiction: Star Wars Edition
This month we are looking at the science behind science fiction, which means I get to talk a bit about Star Wars. If you haven’t...
Artemis II: Crew Announced
On April 3rd, 2023, NASA and the Canadian Space Agency announced the crew of Artemis II!
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Constellations: The Patterns in our Sky
Something we talk about a lot here are the constellations and asterisms we see in the night sky. If I asked you to think of...
Asian Heritage Month in Canada
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. Find out what makes this month special, how Asian Canadians have contributed to space science, and how to...