One of the most identifying and unifying features of the Arctic is ice, and the properties of ice and the ecosystems it supports are fundamental to understanding the Arctic now and in the future. The area of the Arctic that is covered by ice year round has dropped from nearly half to about 20%, with potentially grave consequences for the global climate.

This event was part of the Science in Canada's North Café Scientifique Series. Science North gratefully acknowledges the support of the W. Garfield Weston Foundation and the Canadian Association of Science Centres for their support of this event.

Panelists for the evening included:

Neil Comer, Ph.D.Research Climatologist, Climate Collaborating Initiatives, University of Prince Edward Island

Gerard Courtin, Ph.D.Professor Emeritus, Adjunct Professor, Department of Forensic Science, Laurentian University

Adrienne White, M.Sc. CandidateLaboratory for Cryospheric Research, Department of Geography, University of Ottawa

Moderator: Franco MariottiStaff Scientist, Science North

One of the most identifying and unifying features of the Arctic is ice, and the properties of ice and the ecosystems it supports are fundamental to understanding the Arctic now and in the future. The area of the Arctic that is covered by ice year round...

One of the most identifying and unifying features of the Arctic is ice, and the properties of ice and the ecosystems it supports are fundamental to understanding the Arctic now and in the future. The area of the Arctic that is covered by ice year round...

The BODY WORLDS family of exhibitions exists because individuals choose to donate their bodies for plastination. This may seem extraordinary, but we all make decisions that require us to consider the "ownership" of our bodies.

The BODY WORLDS family of exhibitions exists because individuals choose to donate their bodies for plastination. This may seem extraordinary, but we all make decisions that require us to consider the "ownership" of our bodies.

Panelists for the evening included:David A. MacLean, Ph.DDivision of Medical SciencesNorthern Ontario School of Medicine

Carol Collier, Ph.D.Associate ProfessorDepartment of PhilosophyUniversity of Sudbury (Laurentian University)

Moderator: Dana MurchisonStaff Scientist, Science North

The BODY WORLDS family of exhibitions exists because individuals choose to donate their bodies for plastination. This may seem extraordinary, but we all make decisions that require us to consider the "ownership" of our bodies.

SNOLAB is a world-class particle research facility, located two kilometres below the ground at the Vale Creighton mine in Lively. This Café focused on how, and why SNOLAB hunts for dark matter and neutrino particles.

Panelists for the evening included:Corina NantaisMaster's studentQueens UniversityDr. Christine KrausProfessorLaurentian University Department of PhysicsDr. Nigel SmithSNOLAB Director

Moderator: Simon StrasserStaff Scientist, Science North

SNOLAB is a world-class particle research facility, located two kilometres below the ground at the Vale Creighton mine in Lively. This Café focused on how, and why SNOLAB hunts for dark matter and neutrino particles.

SNOLAB is a world-class particle research facility, located two kilometres below the ground at the Vale Creighton mine in Lively. This Café focused on how, and why SNOLAB hunts for dark matter and neutrino particles.

Commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's first and final voyage with a look backward in time and forwards to the future. From identifying the youngest victim of the Titanic, to personalized medicine and genetic counselling, explore what genetic research happening in Northern Ontario can tell us about our past, present and future. Panelists included:

Dr. Ryan ParrChief Scientific OfficerMitomics Inc.

Dr. Amadeo ParissentiAffiliate Scientist, Tumour Biology Research GroupHealth Sciences North

Heather DormanGenetic CounsellorHealth Sciences North

Moderator: Dana MurchisonStaff Scientist, Science North