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It’s always challenging to write about science in a way that teens—or the general public—can easily digest. The workshop will cover various ways of making your writing clearer and more accessible.

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Mira Okshevsky27 June 2016

Anthrax is one of the most common weapons used in biological attacks. Anthrax spores can be transported and spread under conditions that would kill other biological agents.

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CurioCity Careers11 April 2016

I am working as a consulting producer for NHK, Japan’s public broadcaster. It’s a three year placement program offered by CBC News. I write news stories for television and I also give recommendations on how to cover news stories. While in Tokyo, I also cover news stories for the CBC back in Canada such as this update on the situation in Fukushima, 5 years after the tsunami. So if you hear news from Japan on TV or radio, it could be my work.

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Rachel Roke5 February 2016

There is a lot of scientific information available in the media, especially online. It can be hard to decide if you should take what you read at face value.

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The Let's Talk Science 'Science Is Beautiful' art contest is open to Canadian students in Grades 9-12. Help spread this idea that science is beautiful by participating and maybe win some cool prizes in the process!

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CurioCity Careers22 October 2015

I work in the archives at the Canada Science and Technology Museum and the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. The archives contain photographs, drawings, posters, and any other documents that have a historical importance in Canada’s scientific and technological heritage.

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Erin Macpherson16 March 2015

Can social media be addictive in a similar way to substances like alcohol and narcotics?

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Katherine Kornobis11 March 2015

The enduring popularity of Facebook suggests that users perceive benefits that outweigh any risks.

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CurioCity Careers6 March 2015

Lorraine manages various social media channels for three major museums.

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Heather Auld14 September 2014

This video from ASAPScience explains five ways in which social media is changing your brain right now.

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