Articles in Science & Technology

In-depth examinations of the issues that matter in the realm of science, technology, and society.

July 2008

Skype Love

by Jonathan Garfinkel

Are we drawn closer by being farther away?

June 2008

For Sale: Arctic Sovereignty?

by Michael Byers

How losing a Canadian satellite to the US would be like losing our eyes on the North

May 2008

Merchant Scientists

by Ann Silversides

How commercialization is changing research in Canada

March 2008

The Big Log Off

by Georgie Binks

Where do computer files go when you die?

February 2008

Street Smarts

by Ariel Brewster, Jan Dutkiewicz,
and Claire Hastings

Half of the world’s population now lives in cities. How do they make it work?

November 2007

Linnaeus Canadensis

by Nancy Pick

Almost 300 years ago, the great Swedish naturalist sent an acolyte to discover Canada’s flora and fauna

September 2007

Breaking D-Wave

by Alex Hutchinson

Has a small business in British Columbia start-up built the world’s first viable quantum computer? NMA nominee: Science, Technology & the Environment

June 2007

Advanced Search

by Ali Symons

A real-life Google query goes awry

April 2007

Driven to Distraction

by John Lorinc

How our multi-channel, multi-tasking society is making it harder for us to think. NMA nominee: Science, Technology & the Environment

November 2006

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