Toronto How do you fit the universe on a t-shirt? What did Shakespeare know about science? Dan Falk, recipient of the 2019 Fleming Medal for Excellence in Science Communication, answers all this and more as he appears in conversation with science journalist Amanda Gefter.
Mississauga Mathematician Matheus Grasselli talks about his new novel, The Venetian Files, a mystery-thriller based on the 2008 financial crisis.
Toronto Join RCIScience for an exploration of the latest science about black holes and a discussion about how they are depicted in popular culture. Are black holes truly terrifying? Or simply misunderstood monsters?
Waterloo A look at how dynamic visual acuity tests can improve elite athletic training and provide more accurate assessments of individuals who have a sport-related concussion.
Toronto Cut through the hope and hype of stem cell research at this engaging panel discussion and learn how to spot the red flags that scream stem cell scam!
Toronto Save the date for the return of your favourite science showcase, Spark After Dark!
Waterloo Explore how the collective behaviour of fish shapes their learning and decision making.
Mississauga At a time of year when we celebrate fear, join RCIScience to explore the science behind the scary!
Toronto Join the Universe Discovery Project at York University for an engaging panel exploring the Big Questions of our origins. How did the universe originate and evolve? What can science tell us about the origin of life?
Toronto Paul Sokoloff from the Canadian Museum of Nature shares his experiences taking part in simulated Mars missions and discusses his work cataloguing plant, lichen and algae diversity at the Mars Desert and Arctic Research Stations.
Toronto What goes in to a truckle of cheddar or a wheel of Brie, besides milk and time? Cheesemaking depends on many things and balancing them all is the cheesemaker’s art. Join RCIScience as we explore the art and science of cheese, the food that our brains are hard-wired to enjoy!
Toronto RCIScience members are invited to attend our Annual Group Meeting featuring reports from the Chair, Treasurer and Executive Director.
Halifax How is human behaviour affecting the ocean's smallest creatures? And what does that mean for the health of our oceans? Join RCIScience for an exploration of the Ocean Microbiome with researchers working in the Halifax area.
Ottawa While change has been termed a normal state of affairs in the Arctic, the pace and extent of current ecological and societal transformations are unprecedented. Join RCIScience and the Institute for Science, Society and Policy (ISSP) for another engaging panel exploring the science, societal and political implications of changes in the Arctic.
Mississauga Join RCIScience at Mississauga Central Library to celebrate Science Literacy Week with hands-on science demonstrations and take a look at ocean worlds across our solar system. All ages event.
Markham How do the experiences of previous generations show up in your health and well-being? Explore the new science of epigenetics and what it tells you about how you should eat with author Judith Finlayson.
Waterloo Join RCIScience to understand how the way we use our land affects the quality of waters and discover what we can do to mitigate the impacts of nutrient pollution and algal blooms.
