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Teleportation is finally a reality, BUT before you can say beam me up Scotty, read how scientists are experimenting with teleporting information in the quantum world. Teleportation may revolutionize many areas of technology including communication, computing, healthcare and artificial intelligence. Find out about the research at University of Rochester and Purdue University in this post by Chenoa van den Boogaard, our Physics & Astronomy editor.... https://blog.scienceborealis.ca/teleportation-is-possible-/

Have you heard of the "Lotus Effect"? And do you know why it might revolutionize the clothing industry? An especially powerful ability to shed water is sometimes called the lotus effect because it is clearly observed on lotus leaves, which stay clean despite growing in muddy water.... The trick to biological superhydrophobic materials lies in their surface texture. Read the post by Esme Symons, our Technology & Engineering editor, to find out how the natural world is teaching engineers to make smart new materials. https://blog.scienceborealis.ca/superhydrophobicity-from-l/

Riding a bike can sometimes be dangerous between 1994 and 2012, there were an average of 74 cyclist deaths per year in Canada. Some parts of Canada try to make riding a bike safer with laws that make cyclists wear helmets. But why do some provinces and have these laws, while other provinces and territories don’t? And do helmet laws actually help cyclists? Read our post by Katrina Brain to find out ... https://blog.scienceborealis.ca/bike-helmets-protect-your-/

Have you heard of the "Lotus Effect"? And do you know why it might revolutionize the clothing industry? An especially powerful ability to shed water is sometimes called the lotus effect because it is clearly observed on lotus leaves, which stay clean despite growing in muddy water.... The trick to biological superhydrophobic materials lies in their surface texture. Read the post by Esme Symons, our Technology & Engineering editor, to find out how the natural world is teaching engineers to make smart new materials. https://blog.scienceborealis.ca/superhydrophobicity-from-l/

Riding a bike can sometimes be dangerous between 1994 and 2012, there were an average of 74 cyclist deaths per year in Canada. Some parts of Canada try to make riding a bike safer with laws that make cyclists wear helmets. But why do some provinces and have these laws, while other provinces and territories don’t? And do helmet laws actually help cyclists? Read our post by Katrina Brain to find out ... https://blog.scienceborealis.ca/bike-helmets-protect-your-/

The famous physicist Richard Feynman recalled an argument he had with an artist friend regarding their differences in how they perceived nature. The artist friend thought that science took away from the appreciation of the beauty, while Feynman felt science could only add to it. See how botanical art blooms when the seed of an idea is planted in the fertile ground of skill, watered by creativity, and illuminated by science in this Science Borealis blog post by Katrina Vera Wong and Raymond Nakamura. https://blog.scienceborealis.ca/pushing-petals-exploring-c/

The Current is an AI medical device that tracks pulse, respiration, oxygen saturation, body temperature, and how much the wearer moves around. Read all about wearable technology in the post by Smruthi Venkateshan, guest contributor to the Science Borealis blog. https://blog.scienceborealis.ca/the-psychology-of-healthca/

Online events are becoming the norm, so why not organize an online conference? If you are considering moving online or have been asked to organize an online event, our guest contributor Alexandra Gellé has some tips on how to make yours a success. https://blog.scienceborealis.ca/online-conferences-how-to-/

One gem, two gems, blue gems, and more blue gems! Read about the geochemical processes behind the deposits of sapphire, cobalt blue spinel, and lapis lazuli on Baffin Island in this Science Borealis article by Joanie Tian. #gemstones #gems #gemology #geology #chemistry #geochemistry #sapphires #Canada https://blog.scienceborealis.ca/treasure-island-the-rare-g/

In a world of social isolation due to the pandemic, ever wonder what wildlife is up to while we're at home? Environmental and Earth Sciences Co-Editors, Alina Fisher and Tanya Samman explore what effect human self-isolation has on wildlife! https://blog.scienceborealis.ca/when-the-cats-away-wildlif/

Aspen trees and butterflies are among the plants and animals which display superhydrophobicity, or extreme water resistance. By observing how it’s done in nature, scientists and engineers can create biologically-inspired materials that let humans take advantage of the same properties. https://blog.scienceborealis.ca/superhydrophobicity-from-l/

Ocean Acidification is a consequence of #climatechange which impacts not only the #environment, but our fishing industry as well. Guest Blogger, Elizabeth Benner explores how #oceanacidification is putting a multi-billion dollar Canadian industry at risk of decline. #SciBorBlog... https://blog.scienceborealis.ca/how-ocean-acidification-mi/ See more

Data privacy during the pandemic: Researchers and policymakers are working to balance the right to personal privacy with the need to fight COVID-19. It’s fundamentally important to know that privacy law still applies, says Dr. Brenda McPhail, Director of the Privacy, Technology & Surveillance Project at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA).We don’t have appropriate safeguards for unexpected uses of information, Find out what's happening in the #SciBorBlog by Ka...tie Compton, Policy and Politics editor. https://blog.scienceborealis.ca/data-sharing-in-the-time-o/

Science Borealis is committed to providing a platform free from discrimination, where all volunteers, collaborators and community members are treated with respect and dignity. This past week, the blatant acts of anti-Black racism have been a sobering reminder that racism and oppression remain a very real and perpetual problem facing the Black community in the United States and Canada. We stand together with the protestors in their struggle to end the perpetuation of anti-Blac...k racism and inequality. We are committed to being champions of change to achieve a future where everyone is treated equitably and with dignity. Please join us in amplifying the voices of Black scientists, sci-artists, and science enthusiasts. https://blog.scienceborealis.ca/science-borealis-anti-blac/