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ShakeOut BC

Posted on 10 December 2010 by Mika

Following the success of ShakeOut in California, we’re stepping up earthquake preparation in the Cascadia subduction zone with Shakeout BC. California is along a transform fault, where the Pacific tectonic plate is sliding past the North American tectonic plate (or … Continue reading →

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Happy Polar Bear Day!

Posted on 27 February 2010 by Mika

Every year on this day, I check on the status of polar bears. This past year, we learned polar bear cubs look very cute when they hitch a ride, and that their purple tongues are very, very long. Cute, yet … Continue reading →

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Measuring the Speed of Light

Posted on 16 February 2010 by Mika

My chocolate is far too tasty to destroy in my non-existent microwave, but if anyone got anything chalky and kinda gross for Valentine’s, don’t fear! You can use that inedible cocoa-flavoured wax for at-home physics experiments!

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In Vancouver, the action will be at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre on Saturday, May 2nd from noon until late. The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada is hosting a free public outreach event including night observations with telescopes (weather permitting) … Continue reading →

Posted on 29 April 2009 by Mika | Leave a comment

Disaster Reduction Day

Posted on 8 October 2008 by Mika

The second Wednesday in October (today) is designated by the UN as Disaster Reduction Day. In my eternal fascination with all things that go squish in the darkness, I have some suggested activities: 1. Play a round of Stop Disasters! … Continue reading →

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