Earth Day Special: Can plants communicate?
Today we’re celebrating Earth Day by exploring some of the most important organisms on our planet - plants. Did you know that plants can communicate? This is nothing new to plant scientists, although the...
Author: Dan Chaput
A Healthy Lake, It’s a Shore Thing
What comes to mind when you think of “cool science?” A concoction of exploding liquids? The science behind a magic
Who let the cats out?
Cats make great pets. In fact, I have two of my own who are exclusively indoor animals.
There are many reasons to keep cats indoors, b
Tree Pests and Diseases: Black Knot
Black knot is caused by the fungus Apiosporina morbosa, and is a common disease of plants in the genus Prunus (plums and cherries). This d
Tree Pests and Diseases: Gypsy Moth
The gypsy moth is a defoliator of hardwoods and conifers, but is a particular pest of oak, poplar, and birch. They are a non-native species
What’s Wrong With My Tree?
Many people come into Science North with questions regarding the health of their trees. In this new blog series, my colleague Jaqueline
Where do our butterflies come from?
If you have ever visited the F. Jean MacLeod Butterfly Gallery here at Science North, you would have likely encountered between 4
