Brian Owens
@scibri.com
Science journalist and leatherworker.
Reporter for @chco-tv.bsky.social
Author of Lyme Disease in Canada
New Brunswick 🇨🇦
www.scibri.com
Reporter for @chco-tv.bsky.social
Author of Lyme Disease in Canada
New Brunswick 🇨🇦
www.scibri.com
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Today, in the continuing adventures of how my town uses its emergency alert app.
November 26, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Today, in the continuing adventures of how my town uses its emergency alert app.
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Remember last year, when bioGraphic and Hakai Magazine were both facing uncertain futures? Your donations saved the day--we raised $140,000 and lived to publish another day!
Now we need help balancing our 2026 budget. Please donate via the link below, and snag some cool stickers to boot!
Now we need help balancing our 2026 budget. Please donate via the link below, and snag some cool stickers to boot!
November 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Remember last year, when bioGraphic and Hakai Magazine were both facing uncertain futures? Your donations saved the day--we raised $140,000 and lived to publish another day!
Now we need help balancing our 2026 budget. Please donate via the link below, and snag some cool stickers to boot!
Now we need help balancing our 2026 budget. Please donate via the link below, and snag some cool stickers to boot!
Today, in the continuing adventures of how my town uses its emergency alert app.
November 26, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Today, in the continuing adventures of how my town uses its emergency alert app.
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What's the current best practice for addressing a cover letter when you don't know who, specifically, is going to read it? Are we still doing To Whom It May Concern?
November 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
What's the current best practice for addressing a cover letter when you don't know who, specifically, is going to read it? Are we still doing To Whom It May Concern?
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A high-performing innovation ecosystem is essential to the well-being of all people in Canada. Our newest report details the state of science, technology, and innovation in Canada, including key drivers shaping the ecosystem, and barriers and knowledge gaps. 🧪 go.cca-reports.ca/4jPxfm0
The State of Science, Technology, and Innovation in Canada 2025
Over the last 20 years, the CCA has carried out a series of assessments evaluating...
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November 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM
A high-performing innovation ecosystem is essential to the well-being of all people in Canada. Our newest report details the state of science, technology, and innovation in Canada, including key drivers shaping the ecosystem, and barriers and knowledge gaps. 🧪 go.cca-reports.ca/4jPxfm0
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Michael J Fox's middle name is Andrew.
Man, everything is so bleak, anyone got a fun fact or little bit of trivia they want to share
November 21, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Michael J Fox's middle name is Andrew.
Just walked into a conference session, and the chairs are alarmingly arranged in a circle. I fear we may be pressed into audience participation.
November 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Just walked into a conference session, and the chairs are alarmingly arranged in a circle. I fear we may be pressed into audience participation.
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Those attending #cspc2025 today may be interested in this Spotlight supplement on Canada from @nature.com 🧪
www.nature.com/collections/...
www.nature.com/collections/...
Canada
In this spotlight, Nature explores how politics and policy are shaping the Canadian research landscape: featuring scientists’ reactions to the 2025 Canadian ...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Those attending #cspc2025 today may be interested in this Spotlight supplement on Canada from @nature.com 🧪
www.nature.com/collections/...
www.nature.com/collections/...
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I'm hosting at Dragon's Den-style pitch panel at @wcsj2025.bsky.social in Pretoria next month. Come pitch your idea to a panel of international commissioning editors, and get instant feedback and maybe even a commission!
November 17, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I'm hosting at Dragon's Den-style pitch panel at @wcsj2025.bsky.social in Pretoria next month. Come pitch your idea to a panel of international commissioning editors, and get instant feedback and maybe even a commission!
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Canada’s research and scientific spending is declining relative to other nations, report says
Gift link: www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/46f1bee...
Gift link: www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/46f1bee...
Canada’s research and scientific spending is declining relative to other nations, report says
Low rate of R&D investment plays key role in productivity crisis, according to Council of Canadian Academies
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November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Canada’s research and scientific spending is declining relative to other nations, report says
Gift link: www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/46f1bee...
Gift link: www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/46f1bee...
Those attending #cspc2025 today may be interested in this Spotlight supplement on Canada from @nature.com 🧪
www.nature.com/collections/...
www.nature.com/collections/...
Canada
In this spotlight, Nature explores how politics and policy are shaping the Canadian research landscape: featuring scientists’ reactions to the 2025 Canadian ...
www.nature.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Those attending #cspc2025 today may be interested in this Spotlight supplement on Canada from @nature.com 🧪
www.nature.com/collections/...
www.nature.com/collections/...
I'm hosting at Dragon's Den-style pitch panel at @wcsj2025.bsky.social in Pretoria next month. Come pitch your idea to a panel of international commissioning editors, and get instant feedback and maybe even a commission!
November 17, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I'm hosting at Dragon's Den-style pitch panel at @wcsj2025.bsky.social in Pretoria next month. Come pitch your idea to a panel of international commissioning editors, and get instant feedback and maybe even a commission!
Someone should steal this same for a cafe from the Outer Worlds 2.
November 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Someone should steal this same for a cafe from the Outer Worlds 2.
Typical Saturday at the Timmie's drive thru in New Brunswick
November 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Typical Saturday at the Timmie's drive thru in New Brunswick
Can't recommend enough the latest two-part episodes of @timharford.ft.com Cautionary Tales. A fascinating story expertly told.
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The Treasure Hunt that Broke America (Part 1)
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November 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Can't recommend enough the latest two-part episodes of @timharford.ft.com Cautionary Tales. A fascinating story expertly told.
open.spotify.com/episode/1QRd...
open.spotify.com/episode/1QRd...
Made a new purse for @ponddrop.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Made a new purse for @ponddrop.bsky.social
And I had a sweet double takeout that I definitely did on purpose
Our Thursday night curling team is both undefeated and winless after 2 games. Played last year’s league winners last night and had them on the ropes until I missed a tough takeout in the worst way possible. Left them sitting 3 but then they were light on a draw. Was an awesome game.
November 14, 2025 at 11:41 AM
And I had a sweet double takeout that I definitely did on purpose
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Research in Canada on air and water quality, human health, and more is being disrupted as US collaborators have their funding cut and lose their jobs. My story for @universityaffairs.bsky.social 🧪
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universityaffairs.ca/features/fea...
Science interrupted - University Affairs
How the Trump administration’s cuts to U.S. science are derailing Canadian research
universityaffairs.ca
November 13, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Research in Canada on air and water quality, human health, and more is being disrupted as US collaborators have their funding cut and lose their jobs. My story for @universityaffairs.bsky.social 🧪
universityaffairs.ca/features/fea...
universityaffairs.ca/features/fea...
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These emails really do highlight why rich folk are so impressed by ChatGPT.
November 13, 2025 at 1:07 AM
These emails really do highlight why rich folk are so impressed by ChatGPT.
Research in Canada on air and water quality, human health, and more is being disrupted as US collaborators have their funding cut and lose their jobs. My story for @universityaffairs.bsky.social 🧪
universityaffairs.ca/features/fea...
universityaffairs.ca/features/fea...
Science interrupted - University Affairs
How the Trump administration’s cuts to U.S. science are derailing Canadian research
universityaffairs.ca
November 13, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Research in Canada on air and water quality, human health, and more is being disrupted as US collaborators have their funding cut and lose their jobs. My story for @universityaffairs.bsky.social 🧪
universityaffairs.ca/features/fea...
universityaffairs.ca/features/fea...
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Proposed N.B. data centre would gobble up equivalent of nearly half of Tantramar gas plant’s electricity: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Proposed data centre would need almost half of Tantramar gas plant’s power | CBC News
A proposed data centre in the Lorneville area of Saint John would gobble up the equivalent of almost half the electricity N.B. Power will get from a controversial natural gas plant in the Tantramar ar...
www.cbc.ca
November 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Proposed N.B. data centre would gobble up equivalent of nearly half of Tantramar gas plant’s electricity: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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The finale of the great TV comedy show Blackadder goes Forth.
Back then I didn't expect one of the funniest programmes ever to end with a scene that makes me cry every time I see it.
Every single time.
Back then I didn't expect one of the funniest programmes ever to end with a scene that makes me cry every time I see it.
Every single time.
November 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The finale of the great TV comedy show Blackadder goes Forth.
Back then I didn't expect one of the funniest programmes ever to end with a scene that makes me cry every time I see it.
Every single time.
Back then I didn't expect one of the funniest programmes ever to end with a scene that makes me cry every time I see it.
Every single time.
Seriously? No one is going to take the bait on this post?
November 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Seriously? No one is going to take the bait on this post?