The Reaction of the Scientists to Sustainability Challenges in Canada
The International Advisory Board members of the Canadian Journal of Chemistry were asked to list and emphasize the ways in which the field of chemistry is able to help the country rise to the different sustainability challenges.
Maintaining good health
The study of human health and well-being is a complex and interdisciplinary field. Health science includes the fields of medicine, psychology, nutrition, and exercise science. Health science research is conducted to improve our understanding of how the human body works and how to maintain good …
Southern Alberta’s Big Cats
The big cats of southern Alberta include lions, tigers, leopards, and cougars. These large felines are native to the region and can be found roaming around in the wild.
Lions are the most significant big cats and are easily recognizable by their manes. These large felines are apex predators and live in pride, consisting of several females and one or two males.
Tigers are the second largest of the big cats and can weigh up to 700 pounds. They typically have a much thicker coat of fur than lions and are usually …
Canada’s Deadliest Volcanic Eruption in Connection with Scientific Geology
Canadian volcanologists discovered the source of a devastating eruption around 1640, killing thousands of civilians in what is now known as Yukon, Canada. The eruption of Tseax Cone, which is located on a remote peninsula on Canada’s Pacific coast, was one of the most significant eruptions to take place in North America in the past 10,000 years.
The geological study, published in the journal Nature Communications, used oral histories from the Haisla, First Nations people who lived in the area at the time of the eruption, as well as archaeological evidence…
Fossilization of a 150-year-old Fossil from the Canadian Arctic
The thrilling discovery of a new marine reptile species is not something that happens every day. Now that a team of researchers has announced the discovery of a new species of plesiosaur, we can add a new name to the list of extinct creatures that once roamed the earth.
The newly named creature, Plesiopleurodon wellesi, lived during the Late Cretaceous period, about 145 million years ago.
Plesiosaurs are a group of marine reptiles …
Linking the Past, Present, and Future of Chemistry and Science in Canada
The study of chemistry and science in Canada has a long and rich history. For centuries, Indigenous peoples in what is now Canada have been using traditional knowledge to navigate the world around them, as well as gain a more profound understanding.
This knowledge included understanding how to extract resources from the earth, make tools, and build shelters. It’s those pieces of knowledge that have helped our ancestors survive in this complex environment.
Those pieces of knowledge have eventually ended up being …
Microorganisms, Dinosaurs, and other Animal Behaviours
Scientists learn and research chemical, zoological and botanical knowledge that may disturb human thoughts. Did you know that researcher scientists in Canada have been working hard to crack these codes of reality?
Surprise 1: The reason for Tyrannosaurus rex’s stubby arm
The Tyrannosaurus rex species has the shortest arms compared to others. However, chemistry and science in Canada have enlightened people and showed them that this …
Unanswered Questions in Chemistry and Science
How did life begin?
According to scientists, life originates from biological molecules from a primordial soup. However, the questions remain unanswered because so many theories explain life’s origin. People get confused with the origin of DNA and the origin of the first cell that leads to a complete organism.
Where do we put all the carbon?
Recent research shows that carbon is increasing in the atmosphere. However, remedies have been put forward to take back the carbon, but people do not understand how?
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Tracking Years of Change
The origin of chemistry and science in Canada can be traced back to the early 1800s. In 1813, John Struthers, a Scottish-born Canadian physician, published the first book on chemistry in Canada. Struthers’ work was followed by several other significant early contributions, including those of John Richardson (1819), George Brown (1824), and Alexander Murray (1831).
These early works laid the foundation for the development of a strong chemistry and science community in Canada.
Chemistry and Science Canada …