On the Borealis Blog

What we're reading

Some of our recent favourites. For the full firehose, follow #FromTheFeed

Bachia lizards – look, no hands!
What if I told you there is an animal that is born with legs, and by the end of its life it loses all of them but one?
[Gil Wizen]

Is it time to bury the ‘biodiversity’ concept?
Scientists such as Carlos Santana (not that Carlos Santana) have argued that as a scientific concept, ‘biodiversity’ is a failure.
[Justin N. Marleau | le beagle]

Miscellany

A memorial to the scientists, engineers and technologists lost on Flight 752.

Are you a science communicator looking to do a little professional development in 2020? Farah Qaiser has a handy list of opportunities.

A review of The Ice at the End of the World, an extraordinary book about Greenland.

Les effets bénéfiques de la méditation, des champignons magiques et du ski de fond.

The D Factor: The Dark Side of Your Personality. [Podcast]

If you "ate like a bird", you'd take in more than 16 kg (35 lbs) of food every day!

Updates for our members and bloggers

Volunteer positions at Science Borealis
Want to be a #SciBorVolunteer? The following positions are available:

• Social Media Volunteers
• Editor — Chemistry
• Editor — Mathematics and Statistics
• Editor — Physics & Astronomy
• Editor — Politics & Policy
• Editor — Science in Society
• Editor — Technology & Engineering

Check the links for job descriptions or email volunteer@scienceborealis.ca

Welcomes/Farewells
Welcome to three new members of our Social Media team:

Emily Hart is a third-year English student at Carleton University with a minor in communication and media studies and a keen interest in public awareness of Canadian science, science policy, and science communication.

Jagpreet Kaur developed an understanding of SciComm in India and moved to Canada for her Masters at Laurentian University and Science North. Now living in Ottawa, she is trying to connect with #WomenInStem from India & promote their work.

Clara Deck is a recent M.S. graduate from the University of Maine with a strong interest in science communication and outreach. She likes talking with students and connecting with friends and family about Earth and climate topics and she also uses her Instagram @scienceisntsoscary to share her love of science.

Wear your science on your sleeve!

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