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What we're reading

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

Where can the urban child run free?
"Risky play" is important for healthy child development. So  why do we have such a hard time making space for it?
[Elizabeth Hand | Science World Blog]

Why is writing so hard, and how can we make it easier?
A viral Twitter thread turned into a blog post of tips and tricks for those looking to finally finish that thesis.
[Katie Grogan | Scientist Sees Squirrel]

Miscellany

Sand is the kind of resource that seems like it could never run out . . . but that is apparently what is happening.

McMaster University recently hosted the first-ever Ontario Rover Rally, which pitted homemade space rovers against each other.

Camp robber. Whiskeyjack. Gray jay. Why does the Canada jay have so many names?

Looking for a good night's sleep? Here's what the science says about how to develop good sleep habits.

It's summer — so why not go hiking? There's a great spot only an hour from downtown Toronto.

Updates for our members and bloggers

Pitch and Polish
Five Simon Fraser University students have just finished Science Borealis' Pitch and Polish program. This suite of posts about science in British Columbia will run on the Borealis Blog in September. Stay tuned!

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

• Volunteer Resource Manager
• Social Media Volunteers
• Administrator
• Editor — Communications, Education & Outreach
• 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 and Farewells
Robert Gooding-Townsend is moving on to pursue other adventures in science and science communications. Thanks Robert, and best of luck!

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