Marine geoscientist Calvin Campbell joins us to talk about the importance of a specific underwater landslide that caused a massive tsunami in Newfoundland back in 1929. Calvin is part of a team studying this historical landslide, and shares with us recent findings that changed our perception of the event.

Recommended Links

- The 1929 Magnitude 7.2 "Grand Banks" earthquake and tsunami - http://earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/historic-historique/events/19291118-en.php

- Earthquakes Canada - http://earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/index-en.php

- GEOSCAN Database - https://geoscan.nrcan.gc.ca/geoscan-index.html

Other related products on Simply Science:

- The Dangers of Underwater Landslides (Ask NRCan) - https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/simply-science/21657

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This episode is all about earthquakes. We are joined by seismologist John Cassidy who explains what causes earthquakes, where they are more likely to occur, and he answers the big question: “can we predict them?”

Recommended Links:

-Earthquakes Canada - http://earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/index-en.php

-BC Shakeout - https://www.shakeoutbc.ca/

John Cassidy on Twitter - https://twitter.com/earthquakeguy

Other earthquake-related products on Simply Science:

-When the earth whispers… - https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/simply-science/20478

-The Mystery of the Missing Village - https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/simply-science/20504

-Earthquakes: shaking the foundations of popular misconceptions - https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/simply-science/21460

-Newspaper archives detail 1855 quake that shook the Maritimes - https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/simply-science/21869

Simply Science: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/simply-science

Simply Science YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNbgD_ZfyM6lh1KbemOKfeg?view_as=subscriber%3Fsub_confirmation%3D1

For the past two decades, ash trees have been under attack by a tiny, yet formidable foe – the emerald ash borer. This invasive pest has already killed tens of millions of ash trees and shows no signs of letting up. On this episode, we are speaking with an expert that is conserving ash seeds for future restoration activities.

Recommended Links:

-National Tree Seed Centre – https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-data/research-centres-labs/forestry-research-centres/atlantic-forestry-centre/national-tree-seed-centre/13449

Other related products on Simply Science:

-Fighting the emerald ash borer with science – https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/simply-science/21144

-Seeds that Succeed – https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/simply-science/20730

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Simply Science YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNbgD_ZfyM6lh1KbemOKfeg?view_as=subscriber%3Fsub_confirmation%3D1

Like many organizations, the Government of Canada is exploring ways to incorporate artificial intelligence into our work to make us more efficient and effective. On this episode, we’ll learn what artificial intelligence is, and we’ll see how it can be used to solve problems that the natural resource sectors are facing.

CIFAR Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy: https://www.cifar.ca/ai/pan-canadian-artificial-intelligence-strategy

Government of Canada Digital Standards: https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/digital-government/government-canada-digital-standards.html

Responsible use of artificial intelligence: https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/digital-government/modern-emerging-technologies/responsible-use-ai.html

Report to the Clerk of the Privy Council: A Data Strategy Roadmap for the Federal Public Service: https://www.canada.ca/en/privy-council/corporate/clerk/publications/data-strategy.html

Plans at a glance (NRCan): https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/plans-performance-reports/dp/2018-19/20769

Intro to AI for Policymakers: Understanding the shift (Brookfield Institute): https://brookfieldinstitute.ca/report/intro-to-ai-for-policymakers/

Montreal Declaration Responsible AI: https://www.montrealdeclaration-responsibleai.com/

Simply Science: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/simply-science

Simply Science YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNbgD_ZfyM6lh1KbemOKfeg?view_as=subscriber%3Fsub_confirmation%3D1

Have you ever wondered exactly what’s under the hood of an electric vehicle? Specifically, what kind of batteries do they use and how different are they from the ones you find in a gas-powered vehicle? Research engineer Kathleen Lombardi answers our pressing questions about electric vehicle batteries.

Buying an electric vehicle (Natural Resources Canada) – https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/energy-efficiency-transportation-and-alternative-fuels/choosing-right-vehicle/buying-electric-vehicle/21034

Zero-emission vehicles (Transport Canada – https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/services/road/innovative-technologies/zero-emission-vehicles.html

Batteries for Hybrid and Plug-In Electric Vehicles (U.S. Department of Energy) – https://afdc.energy.gov/vehicles/electric_batteries.html

A comprehensive review of lithium-ion batteries used in hybrid and electric vehicles at cold temperatures (Science Direct) – https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306261915014841

Eight Tips to Extend Battery Life of Your Electric Car (PluginCars) – https://www.plugincars.com/eight-tips-extend-battery-life-your-electric-car-107938.html

How Lithium-Ion Batteries Age: Scientists Offer Insight (Green Car Reports) – https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1091003_how-lithium-ion-batteries-age-scientists-offer-insight

Simply Science: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/simply-science

Simply Science YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNbgD_ZfyM6lh1KbemOKfeg?view_as=subscriber%3Fsub_confirmation%3D1

During a geological mapping expedition to the western Canadian Arctic in 2014, research scientist Rob Rainbird collected samples that yielded microfossils of a species of fungus that is about one billion years old. Rob joins us to share his experience in the field, as well as discuss his discovery.

Geo-mapping for Energy and Minerals (GEM): https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/earth-sciences/resources/federal-programs/geomapping-energy-minerals/18215

Research Gate – Robert H. Rainbird: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Robert_Rainbird

Rob’s Canoe Trip Through Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lfc5zmXJJwQ&list=PLubfjRTPezhhhKoZDyJSchIAaYIQNWezA&index=14&t=0s

Simply Science: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/simply-science

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Photo courtesy of Rob Rainbird

With Canada’s newest generation of radar satellites successfully launched, it is now up to Natural Resources Canada to establish communication. Our experts will help activate the three satellites so that they can start capturing images. Find out how on this episode of Natural Elements.

Canada Centre for Remote Sensing: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/research-centres-and-labs/canada-centre-remote-sensing/21749

RADARSAT Constellation Mission – NRCan’s Role: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/radarsat-constellation-mission/21831

RADARSAT Constellation Mission (Canadian Space Agency): http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/radarsat/

Simply Science: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/simply-science

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Photo courtesy of the Canadian Space Agency

The spruce budworm is a notorious forest pest that has been causing havoc in recent years in Eastern Canada. It feeds on new foliage from spruce and fir trees, often killing them in the process. Rob Johns from the Canadian Forest Service joins us to talk about the measures taken to slow down the spruce budworm outbreak.

Healthy Forest Partnership: http://www.healthyforestpartnership.ca/

In the 1980s, scientist Kim Conway was part of an expedition to map the continental shelf in the Pacific Ocean. During this mission, he made a fascinating and unexpected discovery – unique reefs that were long thought to be extinct. Kim explains the significance of this discovery and what it means for science.

Hecate Strait/Queen Charlotte Sound Glass Sponge Reefs Marine Protected Area: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans/mpa-zpm/hecate-charlotte/index-eng.html

Strait of Georgia and Howe Sound Glass Sponge Reef Conservation Initiative: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans/ceccsr-cerceef/closures-fermetures-eng.html

Managing forest fires is all about balancing the good and the bad. Richard Carr from the Canadian Forest Service explains the type of research that Natural Resources Canada conducts to better understand forest fires and help manage both the risks and benefits.

Canadian Wildland Fire Information System: http://cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/home

Forest Fires – Natural Resources Canada: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/forests/fire-insects-disturbances/fire/13143

FireSmart Canada: https://www.firesmartcanada.ca/