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The Dark Sciences Behind The Wizard of Oz

2 Oct 2026

This article was first published in The Montreal Gazette....

Yikes! There are Pesticides in my Berries!

2 Oct 2026

I had several people ask me if I have second thoughts about my berry consumption in light of a swarm of news stories about some pesticide residues in Driscoll berries “exceeding Canada’s safety...

Tips on Becoming a Happy Camper

21 Aug 2026

Not all learning happens in the classroom. The year was 2024, and I was on a camping trip with some friends. Unfortunately for us, we had run out of firewood and needed to find more. Wanting to...

Memories of Underwear in Latin Class

31 Jul 2026

This article was first published in The Montreal Gazette....

Is There Really Magic in the Magic Eraser?

24 Jul 2026

Sure, I thought, when I saw the claims on the box. “Mr. Clean Magic Eraser cleans dirt and grime like you never thought you could.” Well, I have a long-standing scientific interest in materials in...

The Dogs That Speak: Breakthrough or Illusion?

23 Jul 2026

In early September 2020, lightning strikes turned the forests of the West Coast of the United States into matchbooks. The fires recoloured the skies and their smoke veiled the sun. When that bright...

Not All Scientific Papers Advance Science

17 Jul 2026

This article was first published in The Montreal Gazette....

Sustainable Until Disposal

9 Jul 2026

Something I’ve noticed lately is that it has become nearly impossible to buy anything without being informed that it is somehow saving the Earth. Toothbrushes are sustainable. Laundry detergent is...

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