Science & Society

Science policy, education, Canadian research funding, and science in everyday life.

Cultivated Meat Approvals in 2026: Who Has Said Yes, and Why Canada Has Not

Close to a dozen cultivated meat approvals worldwide, and still no commercial-scale sales. Where each jurisdiction stands, why Health Canada has published nothing, and why regulation was never the...

Moon Radiation Shields: How Chang’e-4 Data Could Protect Future Astronauts

China's Chang'e-4 mission reveals reduced cosmic ray radiation zones on the moon, offering critical insights for protecting astronauts on future lunar bases.

Science and Ethics: A Complete Guide to the Moral Questions Shaping Modern Research and Society

Science raises profound ethical questions — from gene editing to AI surveillance. Explore the intersection of science, ethics, and society in the modern world.

The Canadian Healthcare System Explained: How Universal Health Coverage Works

Canada’s healthcare system is built on the principle of universal health coverage—the idea that all Canadian residents should have access to...

Arctic Research Stations: Canada’s Polar Science Infrastructure

Canada’s Arctic territory spans one-fifth of the nation’s land area and extends across multiple time zones, encompassing unique ecosystems and...

Science Policy in Canada: Funding, Support, and the Future of Canadian Research

Science policy—the government decisions and institutional frameworks that support research and innovation—shapes the trajectory of a nation. It determines...