Why do some people thrive under pressure while others feel overwhelmed? Can stress actually be contagious? And most importantly–can we control it? Join neuroscientist Dr. Jaideep Bains for an engaging RCIScience Discovery Talk that unpacks the fascinating science of stress.

Enjoy an evening of science, conversation, and community at Establishment Brewing.

Find out the secrets of the universe – and how it’s going to end! Explore dark matter and dark energy with Cosmologist Prof. Renée Hložek

Explore how AI is reshaping industries and everyday life, and opening the doors to technological innovation at unprecedented speeds. If AI is a mirror to humanity, do we like what we see?

Waterloo Discover how to transform your yard in to a rain garden or other rain-smart landscape and help reduce flood risk in your neighborhood.

Mississauga Use data from orbital missions to explore planets beyond Earth with planetary scientist and geologist Dr. Bhairavi Shankar.

Waterloo A family fun exploration of ice, snow and everything frozen, followed by a free community skate.

Toronto This year’s annual Gairdner Foundation lecture celebrates the achievements of Nobel Prize winner Sir Peter Ratcliffe with a look at how his fundamental research has furthered our understanding of the body’s basic functions.

Waterloo Explorehow the collective behaviour of fish shapes their learning and decision making.

Mississauga At a time of year when we celebrate fear, join RCIScience to explore the science behind the scary!

Toronto Paul Sokoloff from the Canadian Museum of Nature shares his experiences taking part in simulated Mars missions and discusses his work cataloguing plant, lichen and algae diversity at the Mars Desert and Arctic Research Stations.

Waterloo Is chemistry misunderstood? Luc Robitaille, Vice President of Responsible Care with the Chemical Industry Association of Canada, will lead discussion to consider the role Canadian chemistry should play in developing a more sustainable and green economy, with a focus on solutions for climate change.

Waterloo How to build a team of experts from different disciplines.

Toronto Are we creating too clean an environment for our children? Explore the role of microbiology in building a child’s immune system.

Waterloo Explore the science behind one of the world's favourite foods. 

Mississauga Join us for an intimate evening with Helena Moncrieff as she guides us through her new book The Fruitful City and examines our relationship with food through the fruit trees that dot city streets and yards.

Waterloo Innovations to support a low-carbon future with universal energy access.

In Mississauga Join Farah Qaiser as she shares details of the twists and turns that led her to pursue a career in science.

New techniques of medical imaging reveal details about proteins, the building blocks of life.

At 80° N, Eureka Nunavut is nearly the world’s northernmost research outpost, only 10 degrees, or 1100 km south of the North Pole.... →

What can we learn about the human body by studying Canada’s symbol, the beaver?... →