45 episodes

Simply Science is a collection of podcasts produced by Natural Resources Canada. From green technology to renewable energy — from advancements in forestry to geological exploration and mapping — we explore topical subjects linked to the development of our natural resources.

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Simply Science is a collection of podcasts produced by Natural Resources Canada. From green technology to renewable energy — from advancements in forestry to geological exploration and mapping — we explore topical subjects linked to the development of our natural resources.

    Is natural hydrogen the solution?

    Is natural hydrogen the solution?

    There seems to be a lot of excitement about natural hydrogen lately. But why is the level of interest peaking now? Could it be part of the solution to the climate crisis? Is it the environmentally friendly game changer everyone is looking for? Or not? To answer those questions and more, we reached out to one of our hydrogen experts, as well as a scientist from the University of Toronto.

    Recommended Links:
    • Cleaner Digging with Hydrogen - https://natural-resources.canada.ca/simply-science/cleaner-digging-hydrogen/21757
    • The Hydrogen Strategy - https://natural-resources.canada.ca/climate-change/canadas-green-future/the-hydrogen-strategy/23080

    • 40 min
    Managing our Carbon Emissions

    Managing our Carbon Emissions

    We, as human beings, find ourselves in a challenging situation when it comes to carbon emissions. Almost everything we do in our modern lives produces carbon emissions, which impact the very environment we live in. Is it possible to maintain our quality of life AND reduce our carbon emissions? Our scientists are working hard to address that issue. Listen to find out how.

    Recommended Links:
    • Carbon Management (Natural Resources Canada) - https://natural-resources.canada.ca/our-natural-resources/energy-sources-distribution/carbon-management/4275
    • Environment and Climate Change Canada - https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change.html
    • Mission Innovation - http://mission-innovation.net/

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    Simply Science on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/natural-resources-canada

    • 22 min
    The gold standard of mineral exploration

    The gold standard of mineral exploration

    We all know metals like gold, copper and nickel are essential to our way of life. Metals are used in just about everything. So how do we make sure that we have a continuous supply of these metals? How do you find new ore deposits to make sure we meet future demand? Our scientists are working hard to specifically address that issue. Listen to find out how.

    Recommended Links:
    • Geological Survey of Canada - https://natural-resources.canada.ca/science-and-data/research-centres-and-labs/geological-survey-canada/17100
    • Geoscientists Canada - https://geoscientistscanada.ca/
    • Prospector and Developers Association of Canada - https://www.pdac.ca/
    • Quebec Mineral Exploration Association - https://aemq.org/en/

    Simply Science Website: www.nrcan.gc.ca/simply-science
    Simply Science YouTube Channel: https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCNbgD_ZfyM6lh1KbemOKfeg%3Fview_as%3Dsubscriber%253Fsub_confirmation%253D1&token=5be173-1-1594998865448
    Simply Science on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NRCanScience
    Simply Science on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Simply-Science-580046026023390
    Simply Science on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplysciencenrcan/
    Simply Science on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/natural-resources-canada

    • 31 min
    A heated conversation on heat pumps

    A heated conversation on heat pumps

    There’s nothing quite like a Canadian winter. Majestic scenery, fun outdoor activities, and brutally cold days that cause your heating bill to skyrocket. Scientists and engineers at Natural Resources Canada believe a promising technology can help reduce your energy consumption, the heat pump. On this episode: What are heat pumps? How do they work? Why is everyone talking about them? Are they right for you? Listen to find out.

    Recommended Links:
    • Heating and Cooling With a Heat Pump - https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/energy-star-canada/about/energy-star-announcements/publications/heating-and-cooling-heat-pump/6817
    • Adapting Heat Pumps to Our Canadian Climate (Simply Science Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=276AP6Uh5nU
    • The future of home heating: Hybrid home heating systems offer energy savings and reduce GHG emissions (Simply Science Article) - https://natural-resources.canada.ca/simply-science/the-future-home-heating-hybrid-home-heating-systems-offer-energy-savings-and-reduce-g/22236

    Simply Science Website: www.nrcan.gc.ca/simply-science
    Simply Science YouTube Channel: https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCNbgD_ZfyM6lh1KbemOKfeg%3Fview_as%3Dsubscriber%253Fsub_confirmation%253D1&token=5be173-1-1594998865448
    Simply Science on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NRCanScience
    Simply Science on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Simply-Science-580046026023390
    Simply Science on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplysciencenrcan/
    Simply Science on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/natural-resources-canada

    • 18 min
    The Smoking Hills

    The Smoking Hills

    In Cape Bathurst, where Canada's mainland meets the Arctic Ocean, an entire coastline is burning. Aptly named the Smoking Hills, it's home to a really unique geological feature: a deposit of sedimentary rock that's been burning and smouldering continuously for thousands of years. On this episode, we'll be speaking with a research scientist who visited the hellish landscape to study it first-hand.

    Recommended Links:
    New geological research in Canada’s Arctic provides clues about life on Mars - https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/simply-science/new-geological-research-canadas-arctic-provides-clues-about-life-on-mars/24273
    How do you do research in the Arctic? (Simply Science Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QywOjkDjQa0
    Making up for lost time in Canada’s Far North (Simply Science Article) - https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/simply-science/making-for-lost-time-canadas-far-north/24224

    Simply Science Website: www.nrcan.gc.ca/simply-science
    Simply Science YouTube Channel: https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCNbgD_ZfyM6lh1KbemOKfeg%3Fview_as%3Dsubscriber%253Fsub_confirmation%253D1&token=5be173-1-1594998865448
    Simply Science on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NRCanScience
    Simply Science on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Simply-Science-580046026023390
    Simply Science on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplysciencenrcan/
    Simply Science on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/natural-resources-canada

    • 22 min
    Earthquakes in Eastern Canada

    Earthquakes in Eastern Canada

    There are, on average, over 4,000 earthquakes in Canada each year. Many of those earthquakes occur in Western Canada, but Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic Provinces also see their fair share of seismic events. On this episode, we’ll be speaking with a seismologist who has spent over 30 years studying earthquakes in Eastern Canada.

    Recommended Links:
    Earthquakes Canada — https://earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/index-en.php
    The Great ShakeOut – https://www.shakeoutbc.ca/
    Newspaper archives detail 1855 quake that shook the Maritimes (Simply Science Article) – https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/simply-science/newspaper-archives-detail-1855-quake-shook-the-maritimes/21869
    It takes only seconds to save lives (Simply Science Article) – https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/simply-science/it-takes-only-seconds-save-lives/23896
    Can We Predict Earthquakes? (Simply Science Podcast) – https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/simply-science/can-we-predict-earthquakes-ask-nrcan/22377

    Simply Science Website: www.nrcan.gc.ca/simply-science
    Simply Science YouTube Channel: https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCNbgD_ZfyM6lh1KbemOKfeg%3Fview_as%3Dsubscriber%253Fsub_confirmation%253D1&token=5be173-1-1594998865448
    Simply Science on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NRCanScience
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    Simply Science on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplysciencenrcan/
    Simply Science on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/natural-resources-canada

    • 27 min

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