Look around! Apollo 11, the smallpox vaccine, the first direct evidence of dark matter in space. These are just a few of the outstanding scientific breakthroughs made possible by women working hard behind the scenes. In this episode we look at how women have helped make science, and our world, what it is today. Do you want to be an arctic explorer, a fossil hunter or a green energy guru? Then stay tuned!
We received a lot of feedback from listeners who are interested in energy efficiency and curious about what they can do to make their existing home more energy-efficient. We decided to bring back Chris McLellan from the Office of Energy Efficiency to discuss getting better performance and comfort out of your home.
NRCan scientists are rethinking traditional methods of heating and cooling, to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in homes.
Scientist Véronique Delisle explains her research on building integrated photovoltaics, which involves incorporating photovoltaic materials into building components such as windows and shingles to produce electricity from solar energy.
How CanmetENERGY’s Energy Recovery Coke Oven is helping industry produce steel more efficiently with fewer emissions.
By improving heat management, industry can become more competitive, save money, and create jobs for Canadians.
