Friday, April 29, 2011

The Future of the PhD

Apr 20, 2011
Nature - Special Supplement
http://www.nature.com/news/specials/phdfuture/index.html

Little vision on innovation

Apr 25, 2011
Howard Elliott
Hamilton Spectator
http://www.thespec.com/opinion/editorial/article/521340--little-vision-on-innovation
'We would remove the gag order,' Liberals say
Apr 26, 2011
Emily Chung
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/04/26/science-federal-cswa-letter.html
Apr 26, 2011
Hope Yen
The Associated Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/americas/in-a-first-for-the-us-women-outnumber-men-in-earning-advanced-degrees/article1999128/

Is the PhD broken?

Apr 28, 2011
Leo Charbonneau
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/margin-notes/is-the-phd-broken/

To postdoc or not to postdoc?

Apr 25, 2011
The Black Hole: Science in Canada - Issues Affecting Trainees
http://scienceadvocacy.org/Blog/2011/04/25/to-postdoc-or-not-to-postdoc/
Impact on aboriginal life cited among U.S. concerns
Apr 28, 2011
Mike De Souza
Postmedia News
http://www.theprovince.com/news/decision-canada/Health+problems+slow+oilsands+push/4688482/story.html
Apr 28, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/04/28/nl-greenland-iceberg-428.html
'Liberation' row highlights need for greater engagement, science journal suggests
Apr 28, 2011
Margaret Munro
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/technology/Science+needs+social+media+report/4690061/story.html
Apr 28, 2011
Sarah Schmidt
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Coca+Cola+ready+drop+bisphenol+linings/4685531/story.html
Health datasets were unplugged from the very limited transparency initiative unveiled earlier this year by Prime Minister Stephen Harper's federal government
Apr 28, 2011
Lauren Vogel
Canadian Medical Association Journal
http://www.cmaj.ca/earlyreleases/28april11_election-survey-transparency.dtl
Apr 28, 2011
Paul Taylor
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/conditions/sexual-health/health-canada-approves-expanded-market-for-gardasil/article2002354/
Apr 28, 2011
Hanneke Brooymans
Edmonton Journal
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/canada/studies+mercury+levels+Arctic+food+chain/4693346/story.html
Using only blood tests, Quebec's method has lower detection, higher error rate
Apr 28, 2011
AARON DERFEL
The Gazette
http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Down+syndrome+screening+falls+short+experts/4687044/story.html
Apr 28, 2011
Conference Board of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/April2011/28/c7410.html
Apr 28, 2011
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/April2011/28/c7637.html
Ontario is helping Christie, a Kitchener-based visual technologies company, to develop advanced laser technologies and modernize its manufacturing facility. This will create a minimum of 50 new jobs and retain 53 existing jobs in Waterloo Region, and will employ a total of more than 570 people.
Apr 28, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
http://news.ontario.ca/medt/en/2011/04/leading-edge-technology-company-creating-50-good-jobs.html

Shale gas worse than coal: study

Apr 27, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/04/27/nb-fracking-study-0427.html
Apr 27, 2011
ANDRÉ PICARD
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/andre-picard/its-time-to-find-a-cure-for-the-problem-of-how-doctors-are-paid/article2001249/
Apr 27, 2011
CARLY WEEKS
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/social-media-changing-the-medical-funding-paradigm-report-says/article2001325/
Redesigning turbines can wring more power out of mountain winds
Apr 27, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2011/04/technology_monitor_2
Apr 27, 2011
Geoff Dembicki
The Tyee.ca
http://thetyee.ca/News/2011/04/27/ClimateChangeElection/

PM’s callous pitch for votes

Apr 27, 2011
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/980765--pm-s-callous-pitch-for-votes
Apr 27, 2011
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/April2011/27/c7282.html
New investment among 52 new grants announced today
Apr 27, 2011
Canadian Cancer Society
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/April2011/27/c7297.html
The Ontario government is investing in a fund to give families and businesses more control over how and when they use electricity.
Apr 27, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Energy
http://news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2011/04/smart-grid-technology-coming-to-ontario.html
Apr 26, 2011
STEVEN CHASE
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/canada-labeled-immoral-asbestos-pusher-as-harper-visits-quebec-mining-town/article1999035/
Apr 26, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/04/26/alien-center-shutdown.html
Apr 26, 2011
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/on-health-reform-creating-political-will-where-there-is-none/article1999960/
Apr 26, 2011
ANDREW LEACH
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/economy-lab/the-economists/theres-a-dirty-secret-in-tory-greenhouse-gas-plan/article1999296/
Apr 26, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/04/26/sk-saskpower-carbon-storage-1104.html
Apr 26, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/04/26/mb-electric-bus-manitoba.html

Fire ants arrive in N.B.

Apr 26, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/04/26/nb-fire-ants-0426.html

Can you handle the truth?

Forget the narrative of catastrophe. The Gulf of Mexico is nearly back to normal
Apr 26, 2011
MARGARET WENTE
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/can-you-handle-the-truth/article1998171/
Ontario is making crucial investments to build a clean, modern and reliable electricity system using renewable sources of power, while keeping costs down for families.
Apr 26, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Energy
http://news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2011/04/building-a-clean-reliable-energy-future.html
Federal and provincial governments currently give pharmaceutical companies tax breaks and subsidies to encourage them to devote more of their budgets to developing new drugs.
Apr 25, 2011
MARK BROWNLEE
The Hill Times
http://www.thehilltimes.ca/page/view/rnd-04-25-2011
Conservatives have long-touted the GHG reductions that would result from investing government money in developing ethanol as a supplementary fuel to gasoline.
Apr 25, 2011
MARK BROWNLEE
The Hill Times
http://www.thehilltimes.ca/page/view/biofuel-04-25-2011
Skilled workforce and collaboration play key roles in Ottawa's expanding life sciences sector, but industry says attracting outside experts remains an obstacle.
Apr 25, 2011
CHRIS PLECASH
The Hill Times
http://www.thehilltimes.ca/page/view/innovation-04-25-2011
Industry stresses need for a streamlined regulatory framework and harmonization at the international level.
Apr 25, 2011
CHRIS PLECASH
The Hill Times
http://www.thehilltimes.ca/page/view/regulation-04-25-2011
Apr 25, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/04/25/hazardous-chemicals-risk-children.html
Apr 25, 2011
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/canadas-6-per-cent-health-care-fetish/article1998242/
Ontario is proposing changes to Drive Clean testing that would save drivers time and money, while continuing to protect the environment.
Apr 25, 2011
Ontario Ministry of the Environment
http://news.ontario.ca/ene/en/2011/04/changes-to-drive-clean-testing-proposed.html
Apr 24, 2011
MARK HUME
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/mark-hume/oil-rises-to-the-surface-as-an-election-issue-in-bc/article1997189/
Apr 24, 2011
Mike De Souza
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/decision-canada/Canadian+political+climate+strangely+cool+environment+Author+scientist/4667842/story.html
Apr 24, 2011
Michael Geist
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/article/978811--geist-federal-party-platforms-all-offer-surprises-on-digital-policy
Apr 24, 2011
David McKie
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canadavotes2011/realitycheck/2011/04/the-national-pharmaceutical-strategy-a-prescription-unfilled.html
Shortfall of environmental workers predicted in the next five years
Apr 23, 2011
Jacqueline Louie
The Calgary Herald
http://www.calgaryherald.com/Future+looks+bright+green+careers/4664400/story.html
Instead of focusing on feel-good half-measures, Earth Day should target the BIG problems we’re facing
Apr 22, 2011
ANDREW MIALL
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/on-earth-day-forget-gimmicks-think-energy/article1994921/
Apr 22, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/04/22/ns-fracking-protest-in-halifax.html
Apr 22, 2011
RICHARD BLACKWELL
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/examining-green-technologies-of-the-future/article1995125/
Apr 22, 2011
MICHAEL KUNZELMAN
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/transocean-contributed-to-gulf-oil-spill-coast-guard/article1995809/
Apr 22, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/04/22/gulf-oil-spill-safety-culture.html

Canada needs more geriatricians

Apr 22, 2011
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/canada-needs-more-geriatricians/article1995780/
Solar cars were banned following a fatal crash in 2004.
Apr 21, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/04/21/tech-solar-car-queens-park.html
We like to think prescription drugs are cheap in Canada. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Apr 21, 2011
Marc-André Gagnon
The Mark News
http://www.themarknews.com/articles/4789-our-surprisingly-expensive-pharmaceuticals

BP sues partners over oil spill

Apr 21, 2011
CAIN BURDEAU and HARRY R. WEBER
The Associated Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/bp-sues-partners-over-oil-spill/article1994247/
Apr 21, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/04/21/bp-funds-recovery-projects.html
As the space shuttles retire, New York gets one but not Houston
Apr 21, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2011/04/space_shuttle
This fall, 126 schools will be turning on more cleaner and renewable sources of power, like solar, wind and geothermal, creating cleaner and more sustainable places to learn for Ontario students.
Apr 21, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Education
http://news.ontario.ca/edu/en/2011/04/renewable-energy-coming-to-ontario-schools.html
Apr 20, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/04/20/cnsc-nuclear-plant-task-force.html
Apr 20, 2011
NATHAN VANDERKLIPPE
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/bp-spill-a-year-later-dying-dolphins-deformed-fish-and-still-some-oil/article1993597/
Apr 20, 2011
CAIN BURDEAU AND HARRY R. WEBER
The Associated Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/americas/flyover-vigils-mark-gulf-oil-disaster-anniversary/article1993421/

Gulf disaster: One year later

Apr 20, 2011
CAIN BURDEAU and HARRY R. WEBER
The Associated Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/gulf-disaster-one-year-later/article1992414/
Apr 20, 2011
NATHAN VANDERKLIPPE
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/king-carbon-label-a-baseless-attack-enbridge/article1993479/
Apr 20, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/04/20/cda-iqaluit-polar-bear-conference.html

Waste disposal: Bottom feeders

Using mushrooms to dispose of disposable nappies
Apr 20, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/18584104
Apr 19, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/04/19/tech-carbon-capture-weyburn-saskatchewa.html
Apr 19, 2011
Erin Anderssen
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/the-hot-button/canadians-like-to-help-the-planet---if-it-saves-us-money/article1991546/
Apr 19, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/04/19/bc-malahat-fuel-spill.html

Canadarm2 turns 10

Apr 19, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/04/19/tech-canadarm2.html
Apr 19, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/04/19/tech-fish-mediterranean.html
Ontario families can expect stable electricity bills this summer and fall due to the new Ontario Clean Energy Benefit, which is taking 10 per cent off monthly bills for families, farms and small businesses.
Apr 19, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Energy
http://news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2011/04/helping-families-keeping-electricity-costs-down.html
How our brains fool us on climate, creationism, and the vaccine-autism link.
Apr 18, 2011
Chris Mooney
Mother Jones
http://motherjones.com/politics/2011/03/denial-science-chris-mooney?page=1
Apr 18, 2011
David Wright
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/as-gas-prices-rise-businesses-explore-opportunities-of-electric-vehicles/article1989380/
Apr 18, 2011
BERTRAND MAROTTE
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/forum-to-keep-forestry-industry-accountable/article1990162/
Apr 18, 2011
ANDREW LEACH
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/economy-lab/the-economists/tax-hit-from-emissions-plans-could-be-in-the-billions/article1989174/
Apr 18, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/04/18/tech-arctic-coast-retreat-erosion.html
Apr 18, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/04/18/bc-goldstream-fuel-spill.html
Apr 18, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/04/18/calgary-banff-hot-springs-water.html

Bat disease spreads to N.S.

Apr 18, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/04/18/ns-bat-fungus.html
Transparency, accountability and rigour are needed so that Canada’s precious foreign aid dollars can be spent well
Apr 18, 2011
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/cida-a-broken-agency-that-needs-to-be-overhauled/article1990159/
Ontario is investing in a new solar manufacturing plant that is creating 71 new jobs in Mississauga. The plant will employ up to 200 people at full capacity and distribute solar panels across North America.
Apr 18, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
http://news.ontario.ca/medt/en/2011/04/solar-energy-company-turning-the-corner-into-ontario.html
Apr 17, 2011
NATHAN VANDERKLIPPE
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/far-north-residents-weigh-offshore-drillings-risk-reward-equation/article1988764/
Apr 17, 2011
JESSICA LEEDER
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/mcgill-to-establish-graduate-program-in-food-safety/article1988056/
Canadians must tell the federal Conservatives to support evidence-based health and drug policies and to drop their court challenge to Insite
Apr 17, 2011
JULIO MONTANER
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/dying-for-a-change-on-safe-injection-site/article1987566/
Apr 17, 2011
ANDRÉ PICARD
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-news/vancouvers-safe-injection-site-cuts-overdose-deaths/article1988758/
Apr 8, 2011
ANDREW LEACH
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/economy-lab/the-economists/different-methods-tough-choices-in-parties-ghg-plans/article1975786/
Apr 5, 2011
SHAWN McCARTHY
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/oil-giants-contest-arctic-relief-well-requirement/article1972323/
Apr 3, 2011
ANDREW LEACH
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/economy-lab/the-economists/liberals-significant-climate-plan-cloaked-in-silence/article1968885/