Stephen Hawking was one of the brightest stars in the scientific firmament, but no star can burn forever. Sadly, The British cosmologist, who once held the same faculty chair as Sir Isaac Newton, passed...
Can superheroes actually exist? Can science explain super powers?
Keeping a porcupine busy involves a bit of creativity and a lot of walking.
On August 21st, 2017, we celebrated Maple the porcupine’s arrival on the third floor of the science centre in the Forest Lab. We are all thrilled about the newest addition to our animal ambassador...
Happy Migratory Bird Day everyone!! It’s finally starting to feel like spring! For many this means spring cleaning, getting bikes out from storage and yard work…but for me it means the migratory birds are...
Are you ready to “spring ahead” into Daylight Savings Time? Where did this idea come from and is it still relevant today?
February 24, 2022 Our new beaver at Science North has a new name! Thanks to the overwhelming response from Science North visitors from around the world, our new beaver’s name is Kashkuanashku! This name...
Canada’s Big Nickel, located at Dynamic Earth in Sudbury, Ontario, is a beloved Canadian icon. At about 64.5 million times the size of a real Canadian nickel, it is the largest coin in the...
Science North has partnered with the City of Greater Sudbury, Friends of Lake Laurentian, and Earth Care Sudbury to bring to you the coolest list ever: 50 Things To Do Before You’re 12! This...
