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World-leading research and innovation - right in the heart of Canada.
The USask Signature Series explores the cutting-edge research taking place at the University of Saskatchewan across the university's Signature Areas of Research.
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S2E10 S2E10 - What should your children be eating for lunch?
What did you have for lunch today? A growing body of research shows that what children are eating for breakfast and lunch – and the environment in which they’re eating – is critically important for…
S2E9 S2E09 - How are we encouraging young scientists? (International Day of Women and Girls in Science special!)
Feb. 11 marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day that was was adopted by the United Nations to help promote the role and participation of women in Science, Technology,…
S2E8 S2E08 - How does a curling rock curl?
Why does a curling rock curl? If you’re unfamiliar with the sport of curling, it’s fairly straightforward: two teams slide granite rocks from one end of a sheet of ice to the other, trying to get as…
S2E7 S2E07 - How can VR and AI help us learn?
Virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) have evolved from technological curiosity to cutting edge tools. Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are finding more avenues…
S2E6 S2E06 - What makes holiday marketing so effective?
Why does holiday marketing do such a good job? When the calendar turns its page to December, it signals one of the busiest buying and selling seasons of the year. This year especially, it’s never…
S2E5 S2E05 - Are there benefits to exercising in cold temperatures?
The weather outside is getting frightful – but for Dr. Phil Chilibeck (PhD), the frigid temperatures just provide more opportunities to stay active. A professor at the University of Saskatchewan…
S2E4 S2E04 - How do your plants survive the winter?
Canada is a cold place, but that doesn't stop us from growing plants in our homes and gardens. And every year, many of those plants pop back up in the spring or shake off the snow and ice to thrive…
S2E3 S2E03 - Why should humans care about bird and cattle flu?
While avian flu and cattle flu aren’t quite the same as the flu we’re used to as humans, they can have deadly consequences for wild and farmed birds and long-term effects on our cows that we’re only…
S2E2 S2E02 - How do we remove pollutants from wastewater?
When is the last time you thought about where your water ends up? The water that flows down the drain in the tub, that runs through the grates on the side of the road, that gets flushed down the…
S2E1 S2E01 - What are the long-term effects of increasing wildfires?
Dr. Colin Laroque (PhD) listens to what the trees tell him. Laroque, a professor in USask’s College of Agriculture and Bioresources and the head of the Department of Soil Sciences, is an expert…
S1E8 Episode 08 - How have we seen trust in science, academia and public health change?
Public health is something that has an impact on all of us - but over recent years, public health has been thrust into a bigger spotlight. Trust in science, academia and public health is critical to…
S1E7 Episode 07 - How do we create a sustainable built environment for the future?
How often do you think about the environment you live in?Our houses, our towns, our cities, our communities - we have surrounded ourselves with our "built environment."But as populations grow and…
S1E6 Episode 06 - How does the synchrotron advance innovation?
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is home to Canada's only synchrotron. The Canadian Light Source at USask gives researchers at the university and around the world an opportunity to explore…
S1E5 Episode 05 - What should we know about our changing waterscapes?
Water is a vital part of life.Water is constantly flowing all around us - in our streams and rivers, into our lakes, through our deltas and in pipes in our cities. Our waterways are interconnected,…
S1E4 Episode 04 - What makes Saskatchewan farmers so efficient?
Farming and Saskatchewan are practically synonymous, and agriculture research from the University of Saskatchewan is second to none. USask research has supported Saskatchewan producers and the…
S1E3 Episode 03 - How will quantum technology change our day-to-day lives?
Quantum technology isn't science fiction - it's science fact. We're surrounded by more quantum technology than you'd expect, and with the quantum computers growing in size and power we are looking at…
S1E2 Episode 02 - How will Saskatchewan lead the energy transition?
Do you ever think about where your power comes from when you turn on your lights?The world is looking for new sources of energy - but the global energy transition won't happen with the flick of a…
S1E1 Episode 01 - Are your pets good for your health?
We all love our pets, but are they good for us? And are we good for them?On the first episode of the USask Signature Series Podcast, we dive into the ways animals in our homes influence our health -…
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World-leading research and innovation - right in the heart of Canada. The USask Signature Series explores the cutting edge research taking place at the University of Saskatchewan. From quantum…
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USask Signature Series has published 19 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Education, Science.
USask Signature Series is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 47m.
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