Browsing Vol. 44 (2007-2008) by Title
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The Life and Work of Donald Olding Hebb, Canada's Greatest Psychologist
(Nova Scotian Institute of Science, 2007)Donald Olding Hebb’s lasting influence in psychology and neuroscience stems largely from his influential book, The Organization of Behavior (Hebb 1949a) in which he introduced the concepts of synaptic change and cell ... -
New Distribution Records for Flowering Plants in Antigonish County, Nova Scotia
(Nova Scotian Institute of Science, 2008)Distributions of over 50 species of flowering plants from Antigonish County, Nova Scotia are presented based on collections made primarily over the last ten years. Some of these are new county records representing range ... -
The Nova Scotian Institute of Science Student Awards 2007
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Nova Scotian Institute of Science Student Science Awards 2006
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NSIS Presidential Address and Reports from Council Officers, Session 2006-2007
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Peter John Wangersky; Harry Cleveland Freeman [obituaries]
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President's Report
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Pseudoscience and the Paranormal: Obligations and Opportunities for Scientists and Science Educators
(Nova Scotian Institute of Science, 2008)Despite increasing reliance on science and technology in everyday life, public surveys conducted over the past decade have shown consistently low levels of general science literacy, both factual and conceptual, and ... -
Rhodotorula Glutinis: Strain Enrichment and Evaluation of Phenylalanine Ammonia Lyase
(Nova Scotian Institute of Science, 2007)The enrichment of a Rhodotorula glufinis strain and the determination of its phenylalanine ammonia lyase (E.C.4.3.1.5 - PAL) activity and attempts to measure peroxidase (E.C.1.11.1. 7) activity included conventional ... -
Risk Estimates: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Sydney Harbour Sediments and Lobster
(Nova Scotian Institute of Science, 2008)For nearly a century, the effluents from the Sydney Tar Ponds were discharged into Muggah Creek. As this creek opens into the South Arm of Sydney Harbour, this discharge resulted in appreciable levels of polyaromatic ... -
Sources and Distribution of Metal Contamination in Surficial Sediments of Sydney Harbour, Nova Scotia
(Nova Scotian Institute of Science, 2008)Geochemical studies in Sydney Harbour indicate that its sediments are contaminated to varying degrees with ’pollution’ metals such as As, Cd, Hg and Pb. Results based on the analyses of 119 surface sediment samples show ... -
Squalene in Nova Scotian Deep-Sea Sharks and in the Pacific Eulachon
(Nova Scotian Institute of Science, 2008)The occurrence of the hydrocarbon, squalene, in diverse marine organisms is not uncommon, but quantities of commercial interest are generally limited to the livers of a few members of the shark family. Nova Scotia shallow-water ... -
Turmeric: Not So Spicy After All
(Nova Scotian Institute of Science, 2008)Turmeric, also known as saffron Indian, prepared from the rhizome of Curcuma longa L. has an aromatic pepper-like, but somewhat bitter taste and gives curry dishes their characteristic yellowish colour. Curcumin, a non-toxic ... -
Woodville Ice Cave (Hants County, Nova Scotia) and Notes on the 'Ice Caves' of the Maritime Provinces
(Nova Scotian Institute of Science, 2007)Several caves and sinkholes where snow and ice persist well into the summer exist in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. In the past they were sometimes used as a source of ice or for cold storage, and are known locally as ‘ice ...