How do porcupines mate?
This is THE question right? How does an animal full of sharp quills reproduce? Well, inquiring minds asked, and the answer is….very messily!
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What’s the deal with Daylight Savings Time (DST)?
Are you ready to “spring ahead” into Daylight Savings Time? Where did this idea come from and is it still relevant today?
Venom or Poison?
What is the difference? Often the terms “poisonous” and “venomous” are used interchangeably depending on where you are in the world and what nature documentary you happen to be watching. However, when it comes...
How do animals detect and deal with bad weather?
Animals seem to have a 6th sense when it comes to bad weather.
Thomas Edison’s Stint in Mining
With close to 130 years of mining history, Sudbury has many fascinating stories to share. One story features Thomas Alva Edison, the famous American inventor. Edison first visited Sudbury in 1901 with his wife...
What are these little green balls in the water?
You may have noticed small green balls floating in ponds and marshy areas. These are colonies of a microbe called Nostoc, a species of cyanobacteria, sometimes also known as blue-green algae. There are many...
Trumpeter Swans on Lily Creek
If you look out on Lily Creek this time of year, you may be surprised to find a pair of trumpeter swans! Trumpeter swans are an example of a very rare success story in...
“The Watershed” Isn’t Just a “Pit Stop” on the Way to Timmins
Have you ever noticed this sign on Hwy 144 on your way North to Timmins and the wonders beyond? Well if you have you’ve reached a very “cool” spot in Canadian history but also...
How do honeybees make honey?
The honeybees at Science North have been very buzzzzy making honey. How do they do it? Find out what their secret ingredient is here!
Are there other planets that humans could live on?
What if Earth didn’t exist? Could humans live on Mars? Are there other options for in the Galaxy for us?
