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The fabric of our cosmos, as we currently understand it, comprises three primary components: ‘normal matter,’ ‘dark energy,’ and ‘dark matter.’ However, Dr. Rajendra Gupta’s new research is turning this established model on its head. The newly-devised model stretches the galaxy formation time by a several billion years, making the Universe 26.7 billion years old. We will speak with Dr. Gupta.

A small number of minerals and rocks will glow with spectacular colours under ultraviolet light. Learn how this happens from mineral collector Bob Boisvert.

Raymond Leury enjoys his Tesla. In fact he has two Tesla cars. He is President of the Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa. We will meet Mr. Leury as he describes why he has gone electric.

In this introductory video you will meet local public outreach coordinator for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Acer Elgindy. The RASC Ottawa seeks to inspire interest and knowledge in astronomy. Whether you’re a seasoned observer or just beginning to explore the wonders of the cosmos, let Acer be your guide!

The genus Australopithecus is a collection of hominin species that span the time period from 4.18 to about 2 million years ago. Australopiths were terrestrial bipedal ape-like animals that had large chewing teeth. Their brains were only slightly larger than those of great apes today. They are the closest known relatives of our genus Homo, and we most likely evolved from a species that was part ...

Diamonds are one of the most precious and valuable gemstones in the world, known for their exceptional hardness, brilliance, and durability. Diamonds are formed about 100 miles or so below the surface of the Earth in the upper mantle. The combination of high temperature and high pressure is what is necessary to grow diamond crystals within the Earth.

For more than 175 years, the Smithsonian Institution (in Washington, D.C.) has been guided by its mission of “the increase and diffusion of knowledge.” The Institution was founded in 1846 with funds from the Englishman James Smithson (1765-1829) according to his wishes “under the name of the Smithsonian Institution. Collectively this world-renowned museum and research complex is made up of 21 m...

The Cubes in Space program engages students and teachers from around the world to design unique experiments, that must fit into a 40mm cube. The projects are then sent into the atmosphere by sounding rocket or scientific balloon. Cubes in Space is an iEDU program offered in collaboration with NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center's Wallops Flight Facility.

Chincoteague is a town on the island of the same name, in Virginia’s Eastern Shore region. It’s a gateway to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, on Assateague Island, which has many shorebirds and wild Assateague horses.

Entelodonts, often referred to as “Hell Pigs” or "Hell Hippos," were a family of prehistoric, omnivorous mammals. They lived during the Eocene and Oligocene epochs, approximately 38 to 16 million years ago. We will meet paleontologist Danielle Fraser, from the Canadian Museum of Nature. Hosted by paleontologist Robbie Stewart.

Mud Lake continues to impress any naturalist. Animals and plants are as diverse as can be. Water birds have their chicks marching behind them and turtles are laying eggs.

May is the month for mothers. Animals of all types are also becoming mothers. Mud Lake is a great place to see the first baby animals born in spring. Colour is finally coming back to the diversity of nature.

Spring has arrived in the Ottawa valley. Animals are active, including the cold-blooded turtles. We meet a very silly red-winged blackbird that has picked a fight with his own reflection!

April 8, 2024. A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, casting a shadow that blocks out the light from the sun. Today’s solar eclipse saw 13 states across the United States and several Canadian provinces plunge into darkness as the path of the moon crosses over the sun. It is crucial to remember that directly looking at the sun during the eclipse can cause se...

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