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The secret sauce of lab-grown meats

Canada is among the 10 largest meat consumers per capita in the world, totalling approximately 155 lbs of meat per person per year. Globally, the environmental burden of current livestock farming practices is untenable: Livestock is a major cause of greenhouse gases,...

Right Turn: Focusing on EDI to break down barriers in STEM

In a year during which systemic racism is a talking point and Black Lives Matter is a rallying cry, the ideals of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) should be a priority in everyone’s organization. Earlier this week, Centennial College hosted “STEM Reimagined:...

Right Turn: Lots to ponder in genetics documentary

When you hear the term “playing God” does it make you think of science? I will wager yes and that you connect the two even more after watching the docuseries “Unnatural Selection” on Netflix. I watched it for the purposes of this blog, but quickly became engrossed in...

Right Turn: Combatting disinformation and misinformation

He’s been coming into your home for years, via the television airwaves, so that familiarity probably makes you feel like you know him. Well, I do. I met Ali Velshi before he became The Ali Velshi. We are both from Toronto and met on a special council of high school...

Right Turn: Revisiting stem cell tourism

Are you the type of traveller who finds a destination you love and you keep returning to it every chance you get? That’s not me. I can appreciate that with a limited number of vacation days and a limited budget, there is something to be said for sticking with the...