/oss/taxonomy/term/609/all en /oss/article/did-you-know-technology/did-you-know-some-bacteria-can-eat-cleaning-products <p>Have you ever noticed the message on the front of a Lysol bottle: “Kills 99.9% of viruses and bacteria”?</p> Fri, 01 Feb 2019 17:00:00 +0000 Ada McVean B.Sc. 7562 at /oss /oss/article/technology/hope-new-life-it-actually-possible-we-can-colonize-mars <p>Last month during a Norwegian science festival, Stephen Hawking, the famous theoretical physicist and author of <em>A Brief History of Time</em> said this about space travel: “It is clear we are entering a new space age. We are standing at the threshold of a new era. Human colonisation and other planets is no longer science fiction, it can be science fact”. He believes that threats to the planet including climate change and over-population are great enough that humans must explore new options. Given Hawking’s great credibility, his opinion merits serious consideration.</p> Tue, 11 Jul 2017 19:50:17 +0000 Cassandra Lee, OSS Intern 2570 at /oss /oss/article/general-science-history/curious-landing-first-hand-account-landing-mars-rover-curiosity <p>Dr. Lorne Trottier was in attendance of the recent landing of the Mars Rover, Curiosity. Here, he describes his account of the experience as well as the complexities and nuances of what went into this truly historical event.</p> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:09:38 +0000 Dr Lorne Trottier 1721 at /oss