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More than ever, companies are using an arsenal of marketing tactics to manipulate us into spending now and spending more. While many of these tricks have been around for centuries, those techniques to buy have grown increasingly bold and dishonest, often enabled by new technology. What is the environmental cost of all this buying?

They were among the largest and most successful predators of all time. The crocodilians of the past were a diverse clan. Our host Robbie Stewart continues to explore these amazing creatures in this second installment of Mesozoic Crocodiles- Into the Cretaceous.

Modern crocodilians include only twenty species, and most of them look similar and lead similar lifestyles. One would imagine that the crocodilians of the past were similarly like-minded, but this would be a mistake. Our host Robbie Stewart explains the true reality of the ancient crocodilian clan! This is the first part of a three part series on crocodilians and their close relatives.

The Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care Centre provides emergency and rehabilitation care for all species of wild birds, including songbirds, raptors, and waterfowl. Patty McLaughlin, Education Program Manager, describes the goals of the centre.

Proteins are coagulating, starches are gelatinizing, fats are melting, moisture is evaporating, sugars are caramelizing, gas is expanding, and the cookies are rising. Let's make some blobby cookies in the name of science.

Our host Robbie Stewart and curator Scott Rufolo from the Canadian Museum of Nature have put together an amazing collection of prehistoric elephant ancestors for us to look at. Join us as we meet the weird and wonderful Proboscideans of the distant past.

As the days become shorter in early October, Mr. Leveille goes searching for forest and pond amphibians. Early Fall is also a good time for a variety of forest fungi. Identifying a fungus is a bit more difficult to do.

Did you know that the Canada Science and Technology Museum holds the largest public collection related to the history of bicycle technology in Canada? Join me as we peek into this fascinating collection.

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...

So what is nature journaling? It is the regular recording of observations, perceptions, and feelings about the natural world around you. There are multiple techniques used to complete this process. Photography, poems, art, bark and fossil rubbings, diary-style notes are all ways to build a document of memories. Necessary for success is the freedom to welcome new discoveries when they happen.

The Fletcher Wildlife Garden in the Nation's Capital is next to the Dominion Arboretum. It is similar to the mythical Garden of Eden, overflowing with fragrant flowers and colourful butterflies and hummingbirds. It even has a resident snake! Join me for a tour!

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.

A Guide to the Cosmos

Australopithecus

Diamonds

Cubes in Space

Chincoteague, Virginia- Virtual Trip 44

Entelodonts

Mud Lake- Virtual Trip 43

Mud Lake- Virtual Trip 42

Mud Lake- Virtual Trip 41

Solar Eclipse

CHOCOLATE

Terror Birds

Raccoon

Volcanic Structures of Costa Rica

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