Gerry Ward

Grizzly and black bears continue to be seen along trails, roads and in residential neighbourhoods on both sides of the valley biosphereinstitute.org/bear-report/21… #Canmore #Kananaskis #Bears

A devastating event, known as the Frank Slide, remains Canada’s deadliest rock avalanche. It stands as a stark reminder of nature's unpredictable power and a fascinating site for geological study rmoutlook.com/hot-summer-gui… #scichat #geoscience

The late Bill Costerton deserves some credit to get the ball rolling as the 'Father of Biofilms. #UCalgary #Medicine #Microbiome ucalgary.ca/news/living-me…

World Bee Day, celebrated on May 20, acknowledges the role of bees and other pollinators for the ecosystem flic.kr/p/2secMr7 #WorldBeeDay

It’s World Bee Day! Bees and other pollinators sustain our ecosystems, and are supported by growing native wildflowers and plants. UCalgary hosts community science initiatives to study and protect our pollinators. Help “bee” a community scientist: bit.ly/3PUnTfk

His research lab may only be a year old, but his work on the human gut microbiome has landed Dr. Erik Bakkeren in the CIFAR Global Scholars Program, a network of scholars focused on high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary work. More here: bit.ly/4dCyrrx @CIFAR_News

90th Anniversary of the first discovery of an adult Australopithecus cranium, TM 1511, at Sterkfontein Caves, South Africa ditsong.org.za/en/90th-annive… (M3 is placed next to M2 because its correct position is covered by breccia)

Why meat-eating dinosaurs like T. rex evolved tiny arms phys.org/news/2026-05-m… #scichat #evolution #paleontology #dinosaurs

🧬 What makes Geneskool’s Summer Science Program so impactful? Students tackle a scientific mystery through hands-on genomics, from DNA analysis to vaccine design, while experiencing life in a real research lab. Registration is open: events.genomebc.ca/geneskool-ssp2…

Using the iodine/starch test to detect counterfeit money msn.com/en-ca/money/to… #scichat #chemistry

MASTERCLASS Galen: Healing in antiquity w/ special guest Prof. Bronwen Wickkiser May 24, 9pm Rome CET | 3pm EST In this masterclass, @dariusaryadigs is joined by special guest Professor Bronwen Wickkiser to examine the world of medicine in antiquity. 🔗us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

What if fog isn’t just misty air, but a living ecosystem? astrobiology.com/2026/05/bacter… #scichat #microbiology #habitat

White hydrogen discovered in billion-year-old Canadian Shield rock points to potential new energy source phys.org/news/2026-05-w… #scichat #geoscience #energy #hydrogen

Coming THIS Sunday May 24! The Nose Creek meanders through the valley right in our backyard, why not take the time to get to know the Creek's story. Location Lower District, 11 Street NE off Country Hills Blvd. Great time out with the kids. Swing by anytime between 1 and 4 PM!

#OnThisDay in 1980, a major volcanic eruption of Mount St Helens in Washington State caused the deaths of 57 people and completely destroyed over 200 square miles of forest. 📸 Getty

In emu embryos, a growth signal shuts off at stage 34, and breastbone cells stop dividing before a keel can fully form. @KyushuUniv_EN @NatureComms phys.org/news/2026-05-e…

Congratulations to Youth Science Canada Team Canada as they claim 15 Awards at Regeneron ISEF 2026 held in Phoenix, Arizona, May 9 – 15 youthscience.ca/team-canada-is… #scichat #edchat #STEM #sciencefairs

Conserving endangered grasslands: A new research hub at the University of Alberta aims to help conserve what remains of this ecosystem. northeastnow.com/2026/05/14/con… #UAlberta #AbSci #ecology #environment #science #SciChat

Congratulations to Team Canada-#RegeneronISEF finalists! All eight team members were recognized at the global competition, including #CYSF's own Sara Waqas (Grade 11) who received a TKS (The Knowledge Society) scholarship! Find out more here: youthscience.ca/team-canada-is…

Steady bear sightings continue in the Bow Valley and along the northern section of Highway 40 in Kananaskis Country biosphereinstitute.org/bear-report/15… #Canmore #Kananaskis #Bears