Simply Science
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Simply Science
Simply Science is a collection of podcasts produced by Natural Resources Canada. From green technology to renewable energy — from advancements in forestry to geological exploration and mapping — we explore topical subjects linked to the development of our natural resources.
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46 টি এপিসোডWhat’s an urban forest?
In this episode, we’re going to explore the world of urban forests and hear about how they can transform concrete jungles into vibrant livable spaces....
Is natural hydrogen the solution?
There seems to be a lot of excitement about natural hydrogen lately. But why is the level of interest peaking now? Could it be part of the solution to...
Managing our Carbon Emissions
We, as human beings, find ourselves in a challenging situation when it comes to carbon emissions. Almost everything we do in our modern lives produces...
The gold standard of mineral exploration
We all know metals like gold, copper and nickel are essential to our way of life. Metals are used in just about everything. So how do we make sure tha...
A heated conversation on heat pumps
There’s nothing quite like a Canadian winter. Majestic scenery, fun outdoor activities, and brutally cold days that cause your heating bill to skyrock...
The Smoking Hills
In Cape Bathurst, where Canada's mainland meets the Arctic Ocean, an entire coastline is burning. Aptly named the Smoking Hills, it's home to a really...
Earthquakes in Eastern Canada
There are, on average, over 4,000 earthquakes in Canada each year. Many of those earthquakes occur in Western Canada, but Ontario, Quebec and the Atla...
Who can take on the spruce budworm?
On this episode, we’re going to look at a real-life bug battle that rivals Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant at WrestleMania III! We have with us an ento...
Reducing Methane Emissions
We use methane every day to heat our homes, grow our food, create fertilizers and produce things like hydrogen that we use in clean fuel cells. But me...
The Future of Sable Island
Southeast of mainland Nova Scotia sits "Sable Island", a small crescent shaped island home to magnificent wild horses and one-of-a-kind wildlife. But...
Diversity and Inclusivity in Science
Scientists make discoveries by building on previous discoveries made by scientists before them. But what happens when the next generation of scientist...
Small Modular Reactors – The Future of Nuclear Energy
When it comes to nuclear energy, Canada has always been an innovator. This goes all the way back to 1952 with the development of the world-renowned CA...
Discovering the Elm Zigzag Sawfly in Canada
The elm zigzag sawfly, an exotic insect found in Asia and Europe that feeds on elm trees, has never been found in North America… that is until now. On...
Eradicating the Asian Longhorned Beetle
If you introduce a foreign species to a new environment, even by accident, it can wreak havoc on the ecosystem. On this episode, we talk to a scientis...
Restoring Damaged Forests
Forests provide us with an array of social, economic and environmental benefits, which is why we need to ensure that they stay healthy. Things like na...
Women Fuelling the Future of Science
Look around! Apollo 11, the smallpox vaccine, the first direct evidence of dark matter in space. These are just a few of the outstanding scientific br...
Digging Up Dirt on the Spruce Budworm
The spruce budworm is an insect that eats the needles of fir and spruce, weakening the trees an putting them at risk for disease or even death. As if...
Changing How We Fight Wildfires
Today, we hear from someone who started his career by fighting fires on the ground. Now, he’s turned his sights to the sky. We’re about to find out ho...
Research in the Arctic (Natural Elements)
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to conduct research up North? Like, way up North, in the middle of the Arctic, in the middle of nowhere up North...
Making your home more energy-efficient (Ask NRcan)
We received a lot of feedback from listeners who are interested in energy efficiency and curious about what they can do to make their existing home mo...
Learning From Tragedy – The 1929 Tsunami (Ask NRCan)
Marine geoscientist Calvin Campbell joins us to talk about the importance of a specific underwater landslide that caused a massive tsunami in Newfound...
Can We Predict Earthquakes? (Ask NRcan)
This episode is all about earthquakes. We are joined by seismologist John Cassidy who explains what causes earthquakes, where they are more likely to...
Saving Our Ash Trees (Natural Elements)
For the past two decades, ash trees have been under attack by a tiny, yet formidable foe – the emerald ash borer. This invasive pest has already kille...
Incorporating Artificial Intelligence (Ask NRcan)
Like many organizations, the Government of Canada is exploring ways to incorporate artificial intelligence into our work to make us more efficient and...
What Type of Batteries do Electric Vehicles Use? (Natural Elements)
Have you ever wondered exactly what’s under the hood of an electric vehicle? Specifically, what kind of batteries do they use and how different are th...
Discovering microfossils that are a BILLION years old (Ask NRCan)
During a geological mapping expedition to the western Canadian Arctic in 2014, research scientist Rob Rainbird collected samples that yielded microfos...
Activating the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (Natural Elements)
With Canada’s newest generation of radar satellites successfully launched, it is now up to Natural Resources Canada to establish communication. Our ex...
Slowing Down the Spruce Budworm (Ask NRCan)
The spruce budworm is a notorious forest pest that has been causing havoc in recent years in Eastern Canada. It feeds on new foliage from spruce and f...
Discovering Glass Sponge Reefs (Ask NRCan)
In the 1980s, scientist Kim Conway was part of an expedition to map the continental shelf in the Pacific Ocean. During this mission, he made a fascina...
Researching Forest Fires (Natural Elements)
Managing forest fires is all about balancing the good and the bad. Richard Carr from the Canadian Forest Service explains the type of research that Na...
The Potential of Renewable Hydrogen (Ask NRCan)
Research scientist Peter Gogolek explains to us what is renewable hydrogen, how it is used by the energy sector, as well as how it can help Canada low...
Using Satellites to Monitor Floods (Natural Elements)
In the first episode of our new series Natural Elements, Simon Tolszczuk-Leclerc from Natural Resources Canada’s Emergency Geomatics Service explains...
Science at the North Pole (Ask NRCan)
On this episode of “Ask NRCan,” research scientist David Mosher talks about his experiences travelling to the North on a Canadian Coast Guard icebreak...
The Future of Energy Efficiency for Homes (Ask NRCan)
On this episode of “Ask NRCan,” engineer Chris McLellan talks about the next generation of energy efficient homes in Canada.
The Dangers of Underwater Landslides (Ask NRCan)
On this episode of “Ask NRCan,” research scientist Alexandre Normandeau talks about his work on underwater landslides and their impacts on coastal com...
Back to basics - building with wood (Ask NRCan)
On this episode of AskNRCan, our experts explain how we’re working to increase the use of wood in non-traditional buildings like high-rises, commercia...
Are bioplastics better than regular plastics? (Ask NRCan)
Experts Peter Gogolek and Jean-François Levasseur discuss bioplastics, a type of plastic made from renewable biomass sources like vegetable fats and o...
Impact Of Climate Change On Forest Fires (AskNRCan)
Scientists Yan Boulanger and Sylvie Gauthier talk about how forest fire behavior and frequency are impacted by a changing climate.
The science of diluted bitumen (Ask NRCan)
On this episode of AskNRCan, scientist Heather Dettman sits down with us to discuss her work with diluted bitumen to improve the transportation of cru...
Why are rare earth elements important? (Ask NRCan)
Rare earth elements are found in just about every type of high-tech device from smart phones to electric vehicles. In this episode of our Ask NRCan po...