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EcoFriendly West @ecofriendlywest.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Tunnels under Okanagan roads are helping Northern Pacific Rattlesnakes to reach their winter dens

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Rattlesnake highway tunnels | Watch News Videos Online

Watch Rattlesnake highway tunnels Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

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Gary McFarlane @garym6942.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

U of Alberta research powers up to help native grasses take root on solar farms. Study maps the microclimates beneath panels to help native vegetation thrive in the shadow of renewable energy. www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202... #science #AbSci #UAlberta #environment #SciChat

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Research powers up to help native grasses take root on solar farms

University of Alberta research is shedding light on how to give native grasses a better foothold around solar panels.

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Praxis Science Outreach Society @praxisscience.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The latest Praxis 'Science Smarts' column in the Medicine Hat News (September 26): “Fall Density Tower” praxissciencesmarts.wordpress.com/2026/09/26/p... Don't "leave" this science behind! #MedHat #STEM #SciChat #SciEd #FamilyScience

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Geophysicist & space physicist Marcia Neugebauer made the first direct solar wind measurements via instruments on the Mariner 2 spacecraft. She developed instruments used on Earth-orbiting satellites, Apollo lunar experiments & the Giotto mission to Halley’s Comet. Born #OTD in 1932. #WomenInSTEM

A black-and-white historical photograph of pioneering geophysicist and space physicist Marcia Neugebauer (born September 27, 1932) working at her desk during the mid-20th century. Sitting in an office setting, she leans forward slightly over her desk, looking directly at the camera with a calm, intelligent, and focused expression. She has short, bobbed light hair and wears a short-sleeved, collared white button-up blouse adorned with subtle vertical embroidered details down the front. In her right hand, she holds a pencil over large documents and charts with plotted scientific data curves spread out on the desk before her. To her right sits a large, vintage mechanical calculating machine with columns of buttons, characteristic of the 1960s computing era. The background features window blinds and office storage, creating an environment of rigorous research. The image captures the historical significance of a trailblazing woman in STEM whose work with these charts and calculations would confirm the existence of the solar wind via the Mariner 2 spacecraft.

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EcoFriendly West @ecofriendlywest.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Connecting ocean to forest on Vancouver Island – the Comox Valley/Nanaimo land trusts are fundraising to protect 50 hectares of pristine shoreline in Deep Bay and make it accessible to the public

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Deep Bay land purchase could protect rare forested shoreline

In a partnership with the Comox Valley and Nanaimo Area land trusts, BC Parks Foundation is fundraising to protect 50 hectares of pristine shoreline in Deep Bay and make it accessible to the public.

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Gary McFarlane @garym6942.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A new company has spun out of a University of Alberta research lab to make robotic prosthetics work better for people with limb difference. edmonton.taproot.news/news/2026/09... #AbSci #UAlberta #robotics #technology #science #SciChat

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Robotics researchers build on Edmonton's AI legacy

A new company has spun out of a University of Alberta research lab to make robotic prosthetics work better for people with limb difference.

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Gary McFarlane @garym6942.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Research at McGill University recently won the 2026 Ig Nobel Technology Prize for demonstrating how mosquitoes can be used for high-resolution 3D printing. theconversation.com/science-that... #IgNobelPrize #CdnSci #science #STEM #SciChat

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Science that makes you laugh? Canadian engineers win Ig Nobel Technology Prize for 3D ‘necroprinting’ with mosquitoes

The team printed a honeycomb and a Canadian maple leaf, both roughly the size of a single grain of sand.

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McGill Science @mcgillscience.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

By comparing variations in the colour of the coats of the eastern grey squirrel in Montreal city parks, researchers found that hyper-local conditions appear to play a bigger role in determining wildlife traits than had been thought. Learn more about this McGill-led study ➡️ mcgill.ca/x/5zd

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Praxis Science Outreach Society @praxisscience.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

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EcoFriendly West @ecofriendlywest.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Join Ryan Fisher, curator at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, for an “ask me anything” conversation about birds, birdwatching, and tales from the field from 6-7:30 pm, Sept. 28, at Rebellion Brewing, Regina royalsaskmuseum.ca/visit/events...

photo of Ryan Fisher beside a stuffed bird

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Kim Collazo @kcollazo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

More swag came today in preparation for the BIG #EmersynBlake announcement on November 8th—National #STEM Day!🙌🏼

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emergingtechnews.bsky.social @emergingtechnews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#Kent #students are hoping to inspire the next generation of girls to get into the field of #robotics. They believe women in #STEM are underrepresented & bringing more awareness to this topic will make younger girls find what they truly love. www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Folkestone school's robotics team aims to inspire next generation

The group from Folkestone is set to compete at the First Global Challenge in South Korea.

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John Cocker @joecocker.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

On this day in 1919, an Austrian / German Jewish woman was born. Living in Czechoslovakia, on the 8 Sep 1942 she was deported to Theresienstadt with her mother and on the 22 Sep 1942 to the Malý Trostinec extermination centre where they perished. Her name was Dorota Hellmannová

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Gary McFarlane @garym6942.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A simple discovery at home inspired a teenager to create a water system that could change how we think about access to this vital resource in dry regions. dailygalaxy.com/2026/09/teen... #STEM #SciEd #science #SciChat

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This 14-Year-Old Built a System That Turns Invisible Air Moisture Into Water for One Very Specific Mission

A simple discovery at home inspired a teenager to create a water system that could change how we think about access to this vital resource in dry regions.

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Physician, research scientist & author Dr. Alice Hamilton died #OTD in 1970. She was: + The "mother of occupational medicine" + A pioneer in industrial toxicology + America's foremost authority on lead poisoning (c. 1916) + The first woman appointed to the faculty of Harvard, 1919 #WomenInSTEM

A classic black-and-white formal portrait of Dr. Alice Hamilton (1869–1970), pioneering American physician, toxicologist, and founder of occupational medicine in the United States. She is shown in a head-and-shoulders pose against a neutral studio background, gazing directly at the camera with a calm, intelligent, and resolute expression. Her dark hair is neatly parted and pulled back into a low bun, and she wears a high-necked dark blouse or dress with a simple brooch at the collar, embodying the quiet determination and professionalism that defined her groundbreaking career advocating for worker safety, researching industrial poisons, and becoming the first woman faculty member at Harvard Medical School.

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EcoFriendly West @ecofriendlywest.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

From video games and a resurgence of bluebirds to creative uses for retired wind turbines: EcoWest News, September 22, 2026

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EcoWest News, September 22, 2026

From video games and a resurgence of bluebirds to creative uses for retired wind turbines: EcoWest News, September 22, 2026

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Canadian Science Publishing @cdnsciencepub.com · 21/09/2026

Explore new research on genes, genetics, and genomics in fish conservation and fisheries in Canada ▶️ ow.ly/wcAB50ZGemv @ibiouwindsor.bsky.social Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 📸 Analisa Lazaro-Côté #FishGenetics #GenomicsResearch #FishSky

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EcoFriendly West @ecofriendlywest.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A baby Big Brown Bat weighs up to 25% of its mother's body weight when it's born. That's like a human mother giving birth to a 30 lb baby www.naturecompanion.ca/animals/bigb... #NatureCompanion

photo and description of Big Brown Bats from EcoFriendly West's Nature Companion website and app

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Nola Wilken @restoringbikes.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

I love warblers of all kinds. Here are a few of my favorites. 🪶 #BirdsILove #birds #BirdOfTheDay #warblers

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Gary McFarlane @garym6942.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

H.G Wells (born September 21 1866) is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and has been called the "father of science fiction. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._G._W... #ScienceFiction #history #STEAM #SciChat

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Praxis Science Outreach Society @praxisscience.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The latest Praxis 'Science Smarts' column in the Medicine Hat News (September 19): “Apple Volcano” praxissciencesmarts.wordpress.com/2026/09/19/p... Soak up the science, one bubble at a time! #MedHat #STEM #SciChat #SciEd #FamilyScience

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Nature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Once locally extinct on Vancouver Island, western bluebirds are making a comeback! 💙🐦 Nearly 300 have been reported across the Salish Sea area this year. A hopeful conservation success story. 🌿 Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Vancouver Island's western bluebirds are making a comeback after once being declared locally extinct | CBC News

The western bluebird, which relies on Garry oak woodlands for nests and hunting grounds, was declared locally extinct in the 1990s. Now reintroduction efforts are beginning to pay real dividends. But…

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Chris Fisher @fisherspeaks.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It's berry time for #AB Grizzly Bears. Buffaloberries, chokecherries, saskatoons by the thousands are on the daily menu.

An adult grizzly bear stands amid fall foliage and buffaloberry shrubs.

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Gary McFarlane @garym6942.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Were mosquitos bugging you more than usual this summer? Blame the rain. Parts of Canada had particularly bad mosquito season, with critters sticking around longer in southern Ontario. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #ecology #environment #CdnSci #science #SciChat

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Were mosquitos bugging you more than usual this summer? You're not alone | CBC News

If it felt like mosquitoes were being particularly bad this summer — and hanging around for longer — it might not be in your head.

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LOGIDIAS | Science, Physics & Space 🌌🔬 [ES/EN] @logidias.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

How does a football defy gravity and bend impossibly around a defensive wall? ⚽🌀 Have you ever wondered what really happens to the ball mid-air? #Science #Physics #STEM

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EcoFriendly West @ecofriendlywest.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Beneath the long legs of a house spider “is a remarkable creature: a speedy hunter, a helpful housemate, who is just perhaps a love-struck boy desperately trying to find a girlfriend before winter arrives.”

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Giant house spiders: the misunderstood autumn visitors | The Wildlife Trusts

These unexpected house guests can cause a bit of surprise. But if you take the time to look a little closer, there's a lot to love about them.

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McGill Biology @biomcgill.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

McGill has a productive group of freshwater scientists working on fish & invertebrate ecology, evolution, invasive species, ecotoxicology and global change. We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow that can forge new collaborations among us. See our job ad here: scasscsa.mcjobboard.net/jobs/235865

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Postdoctoral Fellow in Freshwater Science

The GRIL node at McGill University comprises seven aquatic scientists (see below) that span a broad range of expertise; we are advancing knowledge regarding landscape-scale processes, long-term change...

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EcoFriendly West @ecofriendlywest.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Separating coyote fact from fiction: downplaying perceived threats and effective co-existence. thefurbearers.com/blog/webinar...

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Webinar Recap: Challenging Coyote Myths

Here are a few key takeaways from our conversation about coyote myths with Dr. Shelley Alexander.

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Gary McFarlane @garym6942.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"Whether we know it or not, microbes are an essential part of everyday life. From health to the environment, microbes have a role." Celebrate International Microorganism Day on September 17th! internationalmicroorganismday.org via #InternationalMicroorganismDay #SciChat #STEM

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International Microorganism Day

Join us in celebrating microbes and helping others discover their vital role in shaping our planet, our health, and our daily lives by hosting your own event on 17 September.

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Llynfian @llynfian.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A few from the Maesteg garden actinic last night. #TeamMoth #mothsmatter

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Kim Collazo @kcollazo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Have you tried the “Docking Game” with your kids? Jen Gossert tells us all about it and even sent along a video! #STEM Check it out at www.collazocove.com/blog/snack-s...

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EcoFriendly West @ecofriendlywest.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

EcoWest News, September 15, 2026: Metro Vancouver’s first all-electric school, a solar-powered ambulance, and extreme weather

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EcoWest News, September 15, 2026

EcoWest News, September 15, 2026: Metro Vancouver’s first all-electric school, a solar-powered ambulance, and extreme weather

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Alberta Claw @albertonykus.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Evolutionary history of the recently extinct mātuhituhi (bushwren): www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... 🪶🧪 (📷 @alexverry.bsky.social et al.)

A stuffed museum specimen of a small brown bird, shown from multiple angles.

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Gary McFarlane @garym6942.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

No run-of-the-mill tech, ‘Curie’ microscope operates at 10 times the resolution of conventional microscopy & could spur discoveries leading to new treatment. www.theguardian.com/society/2026... #technology #health #STEM #physics #science #SciChat

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Researchers hope powerful new microscope will reveal ‘root cause’ of incurable bowel disease

No run-of-the-mill tech, ‘Curie’ operates at 10 times the resolution of conventional microscopy and could spur discoveries leading to new treatment

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EcoFriendly West @ecofriendlywest.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Hoary Bats roost in tall trees where their mottled colouring blends in well with lichen-covered bark. They roost alone except for mothers with their twin pups www.naturecompanion.ca/animals/hoar... #NatureCompanion

photo and description of Hoary Bats from EcoFriendly West's Nature Companion website and app

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Kim Collazo @kcollazo.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Meet Jen Gossert! #STEM extraordinaire! 🔥She shares some great tips in this one!#STEMEducation #TeacherToTeacher collazocove.com/blog

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Jess @jessexpress.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

A perfect shade of....✨️

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