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Praxis Science Outreach Society @praxisscience.bsky.social · 4d

The latest Praxis 'Science Smarts' column in the Medicine Hat News (October 4))

“Vampire Soap”

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Some very "fang-tastic" science!

#MedHat #STEM #SciChat #SciEd #FamilyScience #SciEd

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ARIS (Advancing Research Impact in Society) @arisimpacts.bsky.social · 12d

ARIS' monthly newsletter shares fresh ideas, tools & stories that help researchers, institutions, & partners turn their work into lasting #societalimpact. From funding opps and practical resources to inspiring examples of #broaderimpacts done well—subscribe now #ResearchImpacts buff.ly/RwXrUqO

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Praxis Science Outreach Society @praxisscience.bsky.social · 6d

Mark your calendars! Our 33rd annual Family Science Olympics will return October 18th (10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) at the Medicine Hat College. Current information may be found at:
praxisscienceconnection.wordpress.com/2025/10/02/p... More details soon!

#ScienceOutreach #FamilyScience #STEM #MedHat #AbSci

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Praxis Science Outreach Society @praxisscience.bsky.social · 11d

The latest Praxis 'Science Smarts' column in the Medicine Hat News (September 27)

“Pumpkin Slie”

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Some vefry "gourd" science!

#MedHat #STEM #SciChat #SciEd #FamilyScience #SciEd

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Gary McFarlane @garym6942.bsky.social · 20d

4 ways to help your learners succeed with science wordsFrom monkeys to mnemonics, peanuts to prefixes, strategies guaranteed to help all learners get to grips with the huge and complex vocabulary of science. edu.rsc.org/ideas/4-ways... #SciEd #education #SciComm #SciChat

4 ways to help your learners succeed with science words

How monkeys and mnemonics, peanuts and prefixes will help all your learners grasp scientific vocabulary

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Science Take-Out @sciencetakeout.bsky.social · 20d

Hands-on models can significantly improve science learning by transforming abstract concepts into tangible experiences
✅ Enhanced comprehension
✅ Increased engagement
✅ Development of critical thinking
✅ Support for diverse learning styles
✅ Connections to real-world situations
#SciEd
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Developing and using models with Science Take-Out kits

Email from Science Take-Out Discover how our kits simplify complex science concepts for students. Science Take-Out kits are ready-to-go with no prep and no lab equipment required. Convenient, engag

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Praxis Science Outreach Society @praxisscience.bsky.social · 18d

The latest Praxis 'Science Smarts' column in the Medicine Hat News (September 20)

“Monster Balloons”

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Prepare to be "blown away" by your cleverness.

#MedHat #STEM #SciChat #SciEd #FamilyScience #SciEd

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Gary McFarlane @garym6942.bsky.social · 27d

By choosing which crops to plant in their fields, Canadian prairie farmers may be able to boost their bottom line while also helping the environment. phys.org/news/2025-09... via
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#UAlberta #AbSci #environment #SciChat

Science-based crop rotation could boost profits and protect soil

By choosing which crops to plant in their fields, Canadian prairie farmers may be able to boost their bottom line while also helping the environment.

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Praxis Science Outreach Society @praxisscience.bsky.social · 25d

The latest Praxis 'Science Smarts' column in the Medicine Hat News (September 13)

“Blow Me Away”

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Some science that will not "blow you apart"!

#MedHat #STEM #SciChat #SciEd #FamilyScience #SciEd

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Praxis Science Outreach Society @praxisscience.bsky.social · 28d

A Reminder: The Praxis Science Outreach 2025 Annual General Meeting is one week away (September 17). We are looking for new members (especially science educators).

Details regarding the AGM may be found at

praxisscienceconnection.wordpress.com/2025/08/05/p...

#MedHat #STEM #ScienceOutreach #AbSci

Praxis Science Outreach Science 2025 Annual General Meeting

Thank you for your interest in Science Outreach in Southeastern Alberta. Our communities need science-savvy citizens to make sense of a rapidly changing world. Our employers need scientific literat…

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Praxis Science Outreach Society @praxisscience.bsky.social · Sep 6

The latest Praxis 'Science Smarts' column in the Medicine Hat News (September 6)

“Mysterious Forces”

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Some science you can be "forced" to do!

#MedHat #STEM #SciChat #SciEd #FamilyScience #SciEd

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Praxis Science Outreach Society @praxisscience.bsky.social · Aug 31

The latest Praxis 'Science Smarts' column in the Medicine Hat News (August 30)

“DNA Extraction”

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Gene-ius at work – it’s all in your DNA.

#MedHat #STEM #SciChat #SciEd #FamilyScience #SciEd

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Praxis Science Outreach Society @praxisscience.bsky.social · Aug 27

A Reminder -->The Praxis Science Outreach 2025 Annual General Meeting is in 3 weeks (September 17). We are looking for new members (especially science educators).

Details regarding the AGM may be found at

praxisscienceconnection.wordpress.com/2025/08/05/p...

#MedHat #STEM #ScienceOutreach #AbSci

Praxis Science Outreach Science 2025 Annual General Meeting

Thank you for your interest in Science Outreach in Southeastern Alberta. Our communities need science-savvy citizens to make sense of a rapidly changing world. Our employers need scientific literat…

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Gary McFarlane @garym6942.bsky.social · Aug 26

Coexisting with coyotes: Encounters remain manageable despite hidden disease risk. Hazing is a #wildlife management technique that involves making loud noises & throwing objects to scare an animal away. phys.org/news/2025-08... via
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Coexisting with coyotes: Encounters remain manageable despite hidden disease risk

In 2009, researcher Colleen Cassady St. Clair noticed that coyote sightings in urban neighborhoods were being reported more often. She was also seeing the animals in areas where they hadn't dared to v...

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Knowable Magazine @knowablemag.bsky.social · Aug 24

The Big Bang should have produced equal amounts of matter and antimatter, which would have annihilated each other in a spectacular burst of pure energy. But it didn’t.

New experiments focused on understanding the enigmatic neutrino may offer insights.

Our recent report on @yahoonews.com👇

How a mysterious particle could explain the universe’s missing antimatter

The Big Bang should have produced equal amounts of matter and antimatter, which would have annihilated each other in a spectacular burst of pure energy. But it didn’t. New experiments focused on…

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Science X / Phys.org @sciencex.bsky.social · Aug 24

A newly identified plasma wave in Jupiter's aurora, observed by NASA's Juno spacecraft, offers insights into planetary magnetic fields and auroral processes beyond Earth. doi.org/pvvs

Alien aurora: Researchers discover new plasma wave in Jupiter's aurora

Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have made a new discovery by observing and analyzing the first new type of plasma wave in Jupiter's aurora.

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Praxis Science Outreach Society @praxisscience.bsky.social · Aug 23

The latest Praxis 'Science Smarts' column in the Medicine Hat News (August 23)

“Music to My Ears”

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Stay "tuned" for more "eerie" science!

#MedHat #STEM #SciChat #SciEd #FamilyScience #SciEd

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Astronomical Society of the Pacific @astrosociety.org · Aug 20

50 years ago Viking 1 asked if Mars might harbor life.

48 years ago Voyager 2 began humanity’s journey to the stars.

Anniversaries like these remind us that exploration is a choice — and leadership in #science is never guaranteed.

The #ASP’s @shanilv.ca shares why:

👉🏽 medium.com/@shanil.vira...

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Gary McFarlane @garym6942.bsky.social · Aug 22

Why is poop brown? The science of colourful food and digestion - thekidshouldseethis.com/post/is-your... #KidScience #STEM #SciEd #SciChat

Why is poop brown? The science of colorful food and digestion

"The average person poops out approximately 11,030 kilograms of cumulative waste in a lifetime. That's the equivalent of more than 6 SUVs. Oftentimes,

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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · Aug 19

Say hello to the #OstrichFern (Matteuccia Struthiopteris) 🌿Lush, delicious and thriving for over 350 million years, Ostrich Ferns, or #Fiddleheads, are also a Canadian delicacy.

Explore the #NetworkOfNature database: networkofnature.org

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · Aug 20

Nova Scotian blueberry industry hit hard by lack of rain #NovaScotia #Blueberries

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Nova Scotian blueberry industry hit hard by lack of rain

Nova Scotia’s blueberry industry suffers major crop losses as drought and climate change disrupt growing conditions, threatening a key export sector.

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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · Aug 20

#Move!

"Being consistently active is associated with around 30–40%risk reduction in all-cause mortality, while increasing PA is associated with 20–25%lower risk of all-cause mortality."

Physical activity associations with all-cause mortality: bjsm.bmj.com/content/earl...

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Gary McFarlane @garym6942.bsky.social · Aug 19

Life on Earth emerged fast. It’s time to rethink how we study life’s origins. It emerged far earlier, and far quicker, than we once thought possible. aeon.co/essays/life-... via @aeon.co #palaeontology #cosmology #science #SciChat

Life on Earth emerged fast. Far quicker than we thought | Aeon Essays

It’s time to rethink how we study life’s origins. It emerged far earlier, and far quicker, than we once thought possible

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Praxis Science Outreach Society @praxisscience.bsky.social · Aug 13

A Reminder --->The Praxis Science Outreach 2025 Annual General Meeting is September 17. We are looking for new members (especially science educators).

Details regarding the AGM may be found at

praxisscienceconnection.wordpress.com/2025/08/05/p...

#MedHat #STEM #ScienceOutreach #AbSci

Praxis Science Outreach Science 2025 Annual General Meeting

Thank you for your interest in Science Outreach in Southeastern Alberta. Our communities need science-savvy citizens to make sense of a rapidly changing world. Our employers need scientific literat…

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · Aug 18

Here’s an effective strategy that helps newcomer students acquire necessary language skills *and* course content at the same time! 💬

#MLL #ELL #MultilingualLearners

Using an Input-Output Loop to Help Newcomer Students Learn Class Content

Teachers can carefully chunk information to support newcomer students in learning grade-level content while developing their English proficiency.

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