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WEEKLY QUOTE
"I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned." — Richard Feynman
"What you learn from a life in science is the vastness of our ignorance." — David Eagleman
Environmental Research
ENVIRONMENT ↘
Handwashed Clothes: A Hidden Source of Microplastics
Most people around the world wash their clothes by hand, making the impact of microplastics likely larger than we know.
News
Dec 22, 2025
Sustainable Mining: How Scientists Help Canada Lead Responsible Mineral Extraction
Concerned scientists are working to ensure that mining remains an increasingly sustainable industry, setting a global standard.
SciCan
Jul 28, 2025
Whale-friendly Fishing: A Deep Dive Into Ashored’s Sustainable Fishing Technology
Ashored is pioneering sustainable fishing practices with novel fishing gear solutions, maximizing fishing yields and protecting marine ecosystems.
SciCan
Jun 10, 2025
From Clothing to Coastlines: Understanding Microplastic Pollution in Marine Ecosystems
As public concern over plastic pollution intensifies, research reveals how pervasive microplastics have become across ecosystems and inside our bodies.
SciCan
May 31, 2025
A New Tool for Mapping the Environmental Footprints of Canadian Diets
A new tool from researchers at the University of Toronto could help guide Canadians toward more sustainable diets.
SciCan
May 31, 2025
Building the 15-Minute City: Tracking Sustainable Urban Living in Toronto
Shedding light on the 15-minute city paradigm of sustainable urban living.
SciCan
May 30, 2025
Climate & Agriculture: Leafhopper Pests Surge in Strawberry Fields
Surging leafhoppers and disease in strawberry fields linked to warmer weather conditions.
SciCan
May 30, 2025
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