Science Canada: 10/05/09

Brain trust at IBM event agree that new ways of teaching science are needed
Oct 5, 2009
Peter Nowak
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/10/05/ibm-science-innovation-summit-panel.html

As one of the few groups funding national research on student access to university and college, demise of the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation will leave a gap
Oct 5, 2009
Rosanna Tamburri
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/millennium-foundation-winds-down.aspx

Climate-change models must become even more complicated
Oct 5, 2009
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/world/international/displayStory.cfm?story_id=14580781

Oct 5, 2009
Kathleen Ruff
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/704763

Each DM is accountable for providing a healthy and safe workplace, but the complexity of the federal public service demands a flexible approach, says one government official
Oct 5, 2009
CYNTHIA MÜNSTER
The Hill Times
http://hilltimes.com/page/view/pandemic_flu_public_service-10-5-2009

Government consulting with corporations, provinces, not civil society organizations and environmental groups, say environmentalists
Oct 5, 2009
BEA VONGDOUANGCHANH
The Hill Times
http://www.hilltimes.com/page/view/environmental_org_government_not_talking-10-5-2009

Never mind recycling or solar panels – if you want to cut your carbon footprint, move downtown and throw your garbage down the chute
Oct 5, 2009
Margaret Wente
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/living-in-a-green-hood/article1310517/

Oct 5, 2009
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/705455

Oct 5, 2009
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/705469

Two new studies on H1N1 come as Canadians are faced with changing vaccination programs across the country
Oct 5, 2009
Caroline Alphonso
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/cmaj-questions-value-of-hand-washing-in-flu-prevention/article1308993/

Oct 3, 2009
Peter Gorrie
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/insight/article/704036

H1N1 is dominant strain and 'schools are where it all happens,' doctor says
Oct 3, 2009
Theresa Boyle
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/704822

Oct 3, 2009
Associated Press
http://www.thestar.com/Article/704823

Oct 3, 2009
Megan Ogilvie & Joseph Hall
Toronto Star
http://www.healthzone.ca/health/newsfeatures/article/704864

The media, polls and even scientists suggest the global warming scare is all over but the shouting
Oct 3, 2009
Lawrence Solomon
Financial Post
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fpcomment/archive/2009/10/03/lawrence-solomon-the-end-is-near.aspx

With a healthy dose of labelling, consumers won't need more food regulation
Oct 2, 2009
Sylvain Charlebois
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/go-easy-on-the-salt-ottawa/article1307228/

Tories keep buying alternate fuel cars, but there's only 4 places in Canada to fill them up
Oct 2, 2009
Allan Woods
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/704292

And few places will be more affected than Canada's Arctic
Oct 2, 2009
Jeffrey Simpson
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/it-gets-harder-to-ignore-the-signs-of-climate-change/article1308816/

Think-tank adviser says CO2 not a threat; Warming science called flawed
Oct 2, 2009
Gina Teel
Calgary Herald
http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/Climate+fears+based+lies+Calgary+told/2058176/story.html

Oct 2, 2009
James Cowan
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=2060870

Only by playing with data can scientists come up with the infamous ‘hockey stick’ graph of global warming
Oct 1, 2009
Ross McKitrick
Financial Post
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fpcomment/archive/2009/10/01/ross-mckitrick-defects-in-key-climate-data-are-uncovered.aspx

The discovery of more data distortion further undermines the claim of recent temperature records. The IPCC is now on wobbly legs at all four corners
Oct 1, 2009
Terence Corcoran
Financial Post
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fpcomment/archive/2009/10/01/terence-corcoran-climate-data-buster.aspx

As the climate warms, conservationists might consider looking to the past to protect the future
Oct 1, 2009
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/sciencetechnology/displayStory.cfm?story_id=14539704

The routine use of anti-AIDS drugs is spreading
Oct 1, 2009
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/sciencetechnology/displayStory.cfm?story_id=14539720

New industrial research chair to focus on how to deal with large amounts of customer data
Oct 1, 2009
Omar El Akkad
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/rim-queens-form-research-partnership/article1308476/

New Brunswick, Quebec and Nunavut buck trend of delaying fall immunization plans
Sep 30, 2009
Caroline Alphonso
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/provincial-flu-strategies-all-over-the-map/article1307772/

Sep 30, 2009
Raphael G. Satter
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
http://www.healthzone.ca/health/newsfeatures/article/703174

Confusion grows over association between seasonal flu shot and catching H1N1
Sep 30, 2009
CAROLINE ALPHONSO
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/more-flu-programs-suspended/article1304958/

Sep 29, 2009
Allan Woods
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/702708

Women executives with science degrees are now leading some of the world's largest companies
Sep 29, 2009
Hilary Stout
Forbes.com
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/09/22/f-forbes-women-in-science.html

The case against drastic action goes well beyond holes in the science
Sep 29, 2009
Peter Foster
National Post
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2009/09/29/peter-foster-climate-policy-bust.aspx

Cities can learn from comparing their carbon footprints
Sep 28, 2009
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/world/international/displayStory.cfm?story_id=14535367

Communication must foster comprehension and assurance, not confusion and anxiety
Sep 28, 2009
Howard Mains
Financial Post
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fpcomment/archive/2009/09/28/stop-using-babies-as-lobbyists.aspx

Solar panel manufacturing plant seen as a sign of bright future
Sep 28, 2009
Peter Kovessy
Ottawa Business Journal
http://www.ottawabusinessjournal.com/311204418946025.php

Proponents eager for arrival of 'green' chemical research and commercialization centre
Sep 28, 2009
Peter Kovessy
Ottawa Business Journal
http://www.ottawabusinessjournal.com/326884097147256.php

Nations urged to break deadlock over global warming deal
Sep 28, 2009
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/09/28/climate-talks-bangkok.html

Deal to get review
Sep 25, 2009
Paul Vieira
Financial Post
http://www.canada.com/business/fp/Clement+angered+Nortel+knocks/2030356/story.html

Monday, October 5, 2009