Join us at the Toronto Reference Library, Saturday, May 12th, 12:00-4:00 pm, for Science Rendezvous 2012 Science Rendezvous is an annual festival celebrating Canadian scientific research. Come and learn about Canada's top research institutions through hands-on activities and demonstrations. This festival began in the GTA in 2008 and now involves over 2500 volunteers and […]
The announcement this week that the 2010 print edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica would be its last caused a flurry of media interest. Most commentators expressed regret, but weren’t surprised by the decision. The publishers of Britannica, as well as those of many other encyclopedias and reference guides, have been moving to digital versions for […]
Winner of Library Journal's Best Databases 2011 and Best in Media, AccessScience (McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology) is a great online encyclopedia that is simple to navigate and designed especially for students. McGraw-Hill really takes advantage of the online environment and the way they prepackage information is impressive. The Image Gallery is fantastic for […]
If you are interested in the process of technological innovation you'll enjoy The Sorcerers and their Apprentices: How the Digital Magicians of the MIT Media Lab are Creating the Innovative Technologies that will Transform Our Lives, by Frank Moss, former Director of the MIT Media Lab. Part of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, School of Architecture […]
Interested in dipping into some science writing but not sure where to start? I recommend the series The Best American Science and Nature Writing. Read the year's most shocking, fascinating and entertaining science writing from magazines such as The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Outside and Scientific American. Contributors include Jonathan Franzen, Jane Goodall […]
As part of our on-going celebration of the International Year of Chemistry 2011, join us for our third lecture in the Chemistry Speaker Series by Dr. Edward Lee-Ruff. Generic vs. Brand Name Drugs: Ongoing Patent Issues Wednesday, November 9, 6:30-8:00 pm Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St. Beeton Auditorium, 1st floor FREE! ALL […]
To celebrate the International Year of Chemistry 2011 join us for our second lecture in the Chemistry Speaker Series by Dr. William Pietro: The Chemistry of Sex, Drugs and the Brain Wednesday, October 26, 6:30-8:00 pm Toronto Reference Library, Beeton Auditorium, 1st floor Free! All are welcome. Questions? Call Answerline 416-393-7131 […]
Don't miss our first lecture in the Chemistry Speaker Series by Dr. Robert Morris, Chair, Chemistry Department, University of Toronto: CHEMISTS HAVE SOLUTIONS! PIVOTAL MOMENTS IN CHEMISTRY RESEARCH, CURRENT RESEARCH, AND THE ROLE OF CHEMISTRY IN EVERYDAY LIFE Wednesday, September 14th 6:30-8:00 pm Toronto Reference Library Atrium Stage Dr. Robert Morris joined the […]
On August 5th, 2011, NASA launched their Juno spacecraft which will take five years to reach Jupiter. It will then spend a year orbiting the planet 32 times. Scientists hope this solar-powered spacecraft will help them understand how Jupiter formed, and that this data will provide clues to the origins of our solar system. Jupiter' […]
This picture of the Brick Works was taken on a May day from the path that circles the upper edge of the park. The first time I walked up here, I kept saying to myself [once I was able to breathe again, that is]: "This is absolutely gorgeous! I can't believe that I am right […]