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News Highlights
NASA’s first successful recovery of asteroid samples may reveal information about the origins of the universe
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Neeraja Chinchalkar ,The Conversation , November 14, 2023The OSIRIS-REx mission is NASA’s first mission to collect samples from an asteroid — in this case 101955 Bennu — and return to Earth. OSIRIS-REx is an acronym for Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security - Regolith Explorer. The sealed capsule landed on Sept. 24 near Salt Lake City, Utah, a feat that was broadcast live by NASA.
Program aims to help first-year Indigenous students thrive and connect with language, culture
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Western Communications ,Western News , November 07, 2023Grants from Parr Centre for Thriving to also support new students’ mental health, wellness
Animals like crickets use the ground to amplify calls: Western study
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Jeff Renaud ,Western News , November 07, 2023Research upends traditional theory that ground hinders animal communications
Cobalt nanoparticles could become a significant player in the pursuit of clean energy
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T.K. Sham and Ali Feizabadi ,The Conversation , November 05, 2023While platinum makes an efficient catalyst for furl cells, the cost of the precious metal is prohibitive. Western researchers are exploring alternatives and cobalt nanoparticles look promising.
Dr. Christain Bravo Roman part of panel discussing CPP and Alberta's plan
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Reshmi Nair ,CBC News Network , November 04, 2023On a panel discussion about Alberta leaving the Canada Pension Plan featuring Jennifer Barton, Dr. Christian Bravo and Mark Warbner
Space mining is getting closer to becoming a reality, and Canada could play a major role
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Nicole Mortillaro ,CBC News , November 04, 2023'This is a future industry that we could own as Canadians,' says one space mining expert
The Breathing Lands episode of Water Brothers
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Alex Mifflin ,TVO Today Docs - YouTube , November 03, 2023Dr. Brian Branfireun is featured in this episode of Water Brothers discussing his research in the wetlands of northern Ontario and their role is sequestering carbon.
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- Tuesday, November 21
Tree Planting for Watershed Health - Wednesday, November 22
Playing for Keeps: Sustainability Potential of Playgrounds - Thursday, November 23
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