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Measuring Winter Snow

March 24, 2021

University of Saskatchewan researchers have developed a model to distribute snow over complex terrain.

Tags John Pomeroy, numerical modelling, science, snow, snowpack, University of Saskatchewan, water

Changing Currents in the North Atlantic

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021

In the North Atlantic, changing ocean currents mean changing weather patterns.

Tags AMOC, Atlantic Meriodional Overturning Circulation, climate change, currents, glaciers, Gulf Stream System, meltwater, ocean-atmosphere interactions, oceans, weather, Younger Dryas

The Mystery of Snow Worms

February 24, 2021

Last week during the cold spell we had two feet of snow in the yard. I went out with the dogs on Sunday morning and … Read more

Tags ice, ice worm, snow, snow worm, snowpack, winter, worm

Polar Vortex or Not?

February 23, 2021February 17, 2021

Was the recent cold wave a function of the polar vortex or another atmospheric phenomenon?

Tags extreme weather, jet stream, polar vortex, snow, weather, winter

Picture a Scientist

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021

Picture a Scientist is a good documentary about the challenges facing women in science.

Tags BIPOC, Boston University, Burks, Clancy, documentary, Hopkins, Marchant, MIT, movie, scientists, Willenbring, women in academia, women in science, women in STEM

A New Canada Water Agency

February 3, 2021

The federal government wants to create a new Canada Water Agency – and they’re looking for your input.

Tags Canada Water Agency, Canadian politics, Canadian science, cdnpoli, cdnsci, climate change, freshwater, hydrology, research, science, water

Aridification vs. Drought

January 27, 2021

Long term drought is being reclassified as aridification.

Tags air temperature, aridification, climate change, drought, US southwest, water, water quality, water resources, western canada, wildfire

Coal and Water in Alberta

January 13, 2021

Albertans are weighing their options – coal or water on the Eastern Slopes of the Canadian Rockies?

Tags coal, Crowsnest Pass, environment, fish, fish habitat, impact assessment, mining, selenium, South Saskatchewan watershed, water, water licenses, water quality, watershed, westslope cutthroat trout

The Former Scientist

November 18, 2020

This past weekend I read Lynn Martel’s new book, Stories of Ice, and really enjoyed the focus on glaciers of western Canada and the adventure, … Read more

Tags Andrei Glacier, Arctic, Canadian Arctic, glaciers, glaciology, Hilda Glacier, history, mental health, research, science, Scientist, western canada

Thunderbolts and Lightning

August 19, 2020

This past Sunday and Monday we had the excitement of observing both a rare thunderstorm and the measures taken to fight the resulting wildfires.

Tags BC wildfire, drought, fire risk, lightning, rain, streamflow, thunderstorm, weather, wildfire
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We're working on a history of the Canadian Science Writers Association, now the ... @SWC_Can, and there are a number of our members from the 60s through early 90s that we don't have photos of. Anyone want to help chase down photos? It's all volunteer, but work with a fun team.

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This is a big week at The Story Collider! Did you see we just announced a new ... two-year Science Advisory Fellowship? Learn more about the Fellowship here: https://t.co/z92h1pjg2G

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