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Listen: Katsu Goda on earthquake in Turkey and Syria
By Shaye Ganam, 630 CHED and 770 CHQR, February 07, 2023
Earth Sciences professor Katsu Goda joined Shaye Ganam on 770 CHQR and 630 CHED (Calgary and Edmonton) to discuss the magnitude and impact of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
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The James Webb Space Telescope gets its own micrometeoroid forecast — here's how
By Meghan Bartels, Space.com, February 02, 2023
Even as the James Webb Space Telescope is allowing astronomers to see inside vast, distant galaxies, it's also studying some tiny, nearby objects — albeit inadvertently. These are micrometeoroids, tiny mysteries zipping through the solar system at lightning speed. They're far too small for scientists to observe directly in deep space, but they shouldn't be ignored: Micrometeoroids can pack quite a punch, as NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST or Webb) can attest.
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Beyond Math encourages more Black students to join STEM fields
CBC London, February 02, 2023
In recognition of Black History Month, CBC London Morning interviewed Statistics and Actuarial Sciences student Jasmine Uboma who founded Beyond Math to encourage more Black students to join STEM fields.
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New EEG procedure accurately measures distress caused by tinnitus
By Jeff Renaud, Western News, February 02, 2023
While it’s especially common in older adults, tinnitus – a potentially devastating ringing in the ears – can affect people of all ages. Most often described as consistent buzzing, hissing or humming, tinnitus is usually caused by an underlying condition, like age-related hearing loss, an ear injury or heart disease and affects approximately one in five people in North America.
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There's a new comet in the sky. Here's how you can see it for yourself
By Nicole Mortillaro, CBC, January 18, 2023
The year has started off with a rare treat for sky-watchers: A recently discovered comet that may soon be brightening. On Jan. 12, the comet — called C/2022 E3 (ZTF) — made its closest pass around the sun. Now, it's heading back out of the solar system and swinging by Earth, making its closest approach on Feb. 1. The best part is that it is a circumpolar comet and is seen high in the north, which means Canada is in an ideal place from which to spot it.
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After three seasons of killing, PCs have no idea if their cormorant cull is working
By Joel Wittnebel, The Pointer, January 16, 2023
Biology professor Keith Hobson contributes to the discussion around the efficacy of bird cull.
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