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NII Explore’s Spring Break Mission to Mars challenge open for registration
Teams of five compete for a chance to win $2,500 towards post-secondary education Asking the question “What will it take to establish the first human settlement on Mars?”, the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) and Bruce Power are excited to launch a unique new virtual Spring Break program designed for high school students across Bruce, Grey and Huron counties. Participants will register in teams of five, joining the virtual camp each day from April 12-16. Teams will have a o
Mar 9, 20212 min read


Charting a clean path for the airline industry
According to Gates, the answer to decarbonizing the aviation industry has to be adopting "a fuel that doesn’t cost much extra..."
Feb 18, 20214 min read


From rural Ontario to space
Working at NASA launched Hanu’s own mission: exploring ways for astronauts to manage their exposure to radiation in space.
Feb 11, 20215 min read


A better understanding of radiation: nuclear science from the inside out
What effects does radiation have on our development before we’re even born? What effect does it have on our health down the road as adults? And why might antioxidants have the potential to improve health outcomes for healthcare workers, those who work in nuclear power plants—and even astronauts? We spoke with Dr. T.C. Tai from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine about these questions and more. What are you trying to find out? The goal of our research is to understand the
Dec 2, 20203 min read
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