Gary McFarlane
@garym6942.bsky.social
Retired biology teacher. Community science educator (SE Alberta). U of Alberta late 60's early 70's Zoology graduate. Still on X for now (@GaryM)
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We’ve updated our Bat Ambassador Guide for teachers, interpreters, and anyone sharing bat knowledge. It’s free and packed with outreach tips and Alberta bat info.
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We’ve updated our Bat Ambassador Guide for teachers, interpreters, and anyone sharing bat knowledge. It’s free and packed with outreach tips and Alberta bat info.
Link in comments!
November 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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We’ve updated our Bat Ambassador Guide for teachers, interpreters, and anyone sharing bat knowledge. It’s free and packed with outreach tips and Alberta bat info.
Link in comments!
We’ve updated our Bat Ambassador Guide for teachers, interpreters, and anyone sharing bat knowledge. It’s free and packed with outreach tips and Alberta bat info.
Link in comments!
The science behind fungi has been growing right across North America in recent years. Now, 13 new species have been discovered in Alberta.
globalnews.ca/video/115191... #mycology #AbSci #science #SciChat
globalnews.ca/video/115191... #mycology #AbSci #science #SciChat
Canadian scientists discover 13 new fungi species in Alberta forests | Watch News Videos Online
Watch Canadian scientists discover 13 new fungi species in Alberta forests Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
globalnews.ca
November 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The science behind fungi has been growing right across North America in recent years. Now, 13 new species have been discovered in Alberta.
globalnews.ca/video/115191... #mycology #AbSci #science #SciChat
globalnews.ca/video/115191... #mycology #AbSci #science #SciChat
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“We’re the only animal that knows we’re going to go extinct and knows what has to be done, and we’re not doing it.” 🌎
The Nature of David Suzuki | The Tyee
The celebrated Vancouver scientist turns 90 next year. And shows no signs of slowing down.
thetyee.ca
November 1, 2025 at 12:45 AM
“We’re the only animal that knows we’re going to go extinct and knows what has to be done, and we’re not doing it.” 🌎
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I'm certain I can't hike 120 km/h. Aside from that bad pun, the UCP is a bottomless pit of terrible ideas.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Alberta launches survey to gather opinions on hiking speed limit to 120 km/h | CBC News
The Alberta government is looking at increasing the speed limit on divided highways to 120 km/h but is conducting a survey to find out what people think first.
www.cbc.ca
November 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I'm certain I can't hike 120 km/h. Aside from that bad pun, the UCP is a bottomless pit of terrible ideas.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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We had a great convesation on HC in Medicine Hat...
Let's keep the conversation going Alberta!
Let's keep the conversation going Alberta!
'Data not dogma': Town hall provides outlet for frustrated Hatters amid health-care changes - Medicine Hat News
zmason@medicinehatnews.com More than a hundred people turned out to St. John’s Presbyterian Church on Tuesday to join the Friends of Medicare for a town hall event, “An Urgent Conversation: Public Health Care in Medicine Hat.” Friends of Medicare has partnered with local emergency physician and public health advocate Dr. Paul Parks to tour the province
medicinehatnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We had a great convesation on HC in Medicine Hat...
Let's keep the conversation going Alberta!
Let's keep the conversation going Alberta!
Citizen scientists wade into the Elbow River to track trout nests and the health of Calgary’s water. “Students ... say it’s been a wonderful opportunity to connect with what’s happening in the rivers.” ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti... #CitizenScience #AbSci #science #SciChat
Citizen scientists wade into the Elbow River to track trout nests and the health of Calgary’s water
As icy water rushes past the gravel beds of the Elbow River, a team of volunteers moved slowly downstream Friday morning— their eyes trained on the riverbed, searching for small mounds and dips in the...
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November 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Citizen scientists wade into the Elbow River to track trout nests and the health of Calgary’s water. “Students ... say it’s been a wonderful opportunity to connect with what’s happening in the rivers.” ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti... #CitizenScience #AbSci #science #SciChat
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The latest Praxis 'Science Smarts' column in the Medicine Hat News (November 8)
“Let’s Investigate Epsom Salts”
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Some science to con-salt about!
#MedHat #STEM #SciChat #SciEd #FamilyScience #SciEd
“Let’s Investigate Epsom Salts”
praxissciencesmarts.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/p...
Some science to con-salt about!
#MedHat #STEM #SciChat #SciEd #FamilyScience #SciEd
November 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The latest Praxis 'Science Smarts' column in the Medicine Hat News (November 8)
“Let’s Investigate Epsom Salts”
praxissciencesmarts.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/p...
Some science to con-salt about!
#MedHat #STEM #SciChat #SciEd #FamilyScience #SciEd
“Let’s Investigate Epsom Salts”
praxissciencesmarts.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/p...
Some science to con-salt about!
#MedHat #STEM #SciChat #SciEd #FamilyScience #SciEd
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And Owl News Medicine Hat (@mhowlnews.bsky.social) recorded the event!
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#Medicare #MedicareForAll #MedHat
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#Medicare #MedicareForAll #MedHat
Owl News Medicine Hat on X: "#doctor #paulparks in @medicinehatcity Doctor Paul Parks is presenting to a packed house about @AHS_media - he’s painting a very dark picture. https://t.co/eYhcaePIKB" / X
#doctor #paulparks in @medicinehatcity Doctor Paul Parks is presenting to a packed house about @AHS_media - he’s painting a very dark picture. https://t.co/eYhcaePIKB
x.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
And Owl News Medicine Hat (@mhowlnews.bsky.social) recorded the event!
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#Medicare #MedicareForAll #MedHat
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#Medicare #MedicareForAll #MedHat
Lichens could serve as indicators for finding dinosaur fossils at Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta. The team says that the current drone study serves as a foundation for scaling up the search method. interestingengineering.com/science/lich... #AbSci #palaeontology #science #SciChat
Millions of year old dinosaur fossils found using lichens, drones
Scientists found that specific lichen species act as natural indicators of exposed dinosaur fossils, creating signatures that drones can spot.
interestingengineering.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Lichens could serve as indicators for finding dinosaur fossils at Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta. The team says that the current drone study serves as a foundation for scaling up the search method. interestingengineering.com/science/lich... #AbSci #palaeontology #science #SciChat
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More than a hundred people turned out on Tuesday to join the Friends of Medicare (@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social) for a town hall event, “An Urgent Conversation: Public Health Care in Medicine Hat.” present by Paul Parks (@pfparks.bsky.social)
medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #MedHat #Medicare
medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #MedHat #Medicare
November 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
More than a hundred people turned out on Tuesday to join the Friends of Medicare (@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social) for a town hall event, “An Urgent Conversation: Public Health Care in Medicine Hat.” present by Paul Parks (@pfparks.bsky.social)
medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #MedHat #Medicare
medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #MedHat #Medicare
Archaeologists in Peru have found new evidence showing how the oldest known civilization in the Americas adapted and survived a climate catastrophe without resorting to violence. www.theguardian.com/science/2025... #archaeology #anthropology #ClimateScience #SciChat
Archaeologists discover how oldest American civilisation survived a climate catastrophe
Experts find artefacts left behind in Caral showing how population survived drought without resorting to violence
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Archaeologists in Peru have found new evidence showing how the oldest known civilization in the Americas adapted and survived a climate catastrophe without resorting to violence. www.theguardian.com/science/2025... #archaeology #anthropology #ClimateScience #SciChat
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In honor of the upcoming #WomenInPhysics Day, let's create a thread of amazing women physicists. I'll start with one my favorites, Chien-Shiung Wu, who is best known for conducting the Wu experiment, which proved that parity is not conserved. ⚛️ 🧪 👩🔬 🎢
November 4, 2025 at 10:54 PM
In honor of the upcoming #WomenInPhysics Day, let's create a thread of amazing women physicists. I'll start with one my favorites, Chien-Shiung Wu, who is best known for conducting the Wu experiment, which proved that parity is not conserved. ⚛️ 🧪 👩🔬 🎢
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The UCP government pretty clearly tried to artificially suppress demand for COVID-19 vaccines by forcing people to pay out of pocket for them.
It didn't work. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
It didn't work. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
High demand for private COVID-19 shots sparks supply problems, waitlists for Alberta pharmacies | CBC News
Some Alberta pharmacists say they've started waitlists for private COVID-19 vaccines because they can't get their hands on stock as frustrated Albertans turn to them for the shots.
www.cbc.ca
November 5, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The UCP government pretty clearly tried to artificially suppress demand for COVID-19 vaccines by forcing people to pay out of pocket for them.
It didn't work. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
It didn't work. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A U of Alberta research team has discovered a new function for brain molecules (gangliosides) offering potential new targets for the treatment of Huntington's & other genetic neurological diseases. medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11... via @sciencex.bsky.social
#AbSci #UAlberta #neuroscience #SciChat
#AbSci #UAlberta #neuroscience #SciChat
How brain lipids help neurons communicate and protect themselves
A University of Alberta research team has discovered a new function for brain molecules known as gangliosides, offering potential new targets for the treatment of Huntington's and other genetic neurol...
medicalxpress.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:48 AM
A U of Alberta research team has discovered a new function for brain molecules (gangliosides) offering potential new targets for the treatment of Huntington's & other genetic neurological diseases. medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11... via @sciencex.bsky.social
#AbSci #UAlberta #neuroscience #SciChat
#AbSci #UAlberta #neuroscience #SciChat
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Keep up the momentum Medicine Hat: join your local @palliserfom.bsky.social Chapter !
➡️ www.friendsofmedicare.org/palliser
➡️ www.friendsofmedicare.org/palliser
Approximately 200 people turned up last evening at our AGM and a special presentation by Dr Paul Parks
(@pfparks.bsky.social). Thanks also to Friends of Medicare (@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social) for arranging the special event. More Information to follow. #Medicare #MedicareForAll #MedHat
(@pfparks.bsky.social). Thanks also to Friends of Medicare (@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social) for arranging the special event. More Information to follow. #Medicare #MedicareForAll #MedHat
November 6, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Keep up the momentum Medicine Hat: join your local @palliserfom.bsky.social Chapter !
➡️ www.friendsofmedicare.org/palliser
➡️ www.friendsofmedicare.org/palliser
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A Reminder: Now is the time to begin entering the "Southeast Alberta Regional Science Fair Button Design Contest" for a chance to be selected for a $100 prize!
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#YSCRegionals #CWSF #STEM #MedHat #ScienceFair #SciChat #AbSci
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#YSCRegionals #CWSF #STEM #MedHat #ScienceFair #SciChat #AbSci
Southeast Alberta Regional Science Fair Button Design Contest
The 2026 SE Alberta Regional Science Fair will be held on March 21, 2026 at the Medicine Hat College. Students from schools across our region compete at the elementary (grades 4-6), junior (grades …
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November 5, 2025 at 9:26 PM
A Reminder: Now is the time to begin entering the "Southeast Alberta Regional Science Fair Button Design Contest" for a chance to be selected for a $100 prize!
praxisscienceconnection.wordpress.com/2025/10/30/s...
#YSCRegionals #CWSF #STEM #MedHat #ScienceFair #SciChat #AbSci
praxisscienceconnection.wordpress.com/2025/10/30/s...
#YSCRegionals #CWSF #STEM #MedHat #ScienceFair #SciChat #AbSci
University of Athabasca professor presents on brain connectivity and aging. “The way we can maintain a healthy brain throughout life is to get exercise, get a good sleep and have a healthy diet.” thealbertan.com/beyond-local...
#AbSci #science #neurology #SciChat
#AbSci #science #neurology #SciChat
New Research: Can We Predict Cognitive Decline?
Read the full story and comment on TheAlbertan.com
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November 5, 2025 at 9:24 PM
University of Athabasca professor presents on brain connectivity and aging. “The way we can maintain a healthy brain throughout life is to get exercise, get a good sleep and have a healthy diet.” thealbertan.com/beyond-local...
#AbSci #science #neurology #SciChat
#AbSci #science #neurology #SciChat
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Amazing turnout for an important conversation!
Let’s keep the conversation going Alberta.
We need everybody in AB talking about HC… is it going in the right direction? Is it going to be there for you and your loved ones when you need it?
Let’s keep the conversation going Alberta.
We need everybody in AB talking about HC… is it going in the right direction? Is it going to be there for you and your loved ones when you need it?
Approximately 200 people turned up last evening at our AGM and a special presentation by Dr Paul Parks
(@pfparks.bsky.social). Thanks also to Friends of Medicare (@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social) for arranging the special event. More Information to follow. #Medicare #MedicareForAll #MedHat
(@pfparks.bsky.social). Thanks also to Friends of Medicare (@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social) for arranging the special event. More Information to follow. #Medicare #MedicareForAll #MedHat
November 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Amazing turnout for an important conversation!
Let’s keep the conversation going Alberta.
We need everybody in AB talking about HC… is it going in the right direction? Is it going to be there for you and your loved ones when you need it?
Let’s keep the conversation going Alberta.
We need everybody in AB talking about HC… is it going in the right direction? Is it going to be there for you and your loved ones when you need it?
Reposted by Gary McFarlane
Approximately 200 people turned up last evening at our AGM and a special presentation by Dr Paul Parks
(@pfparks.bsky.social). Thanks also to Friends of Medicare (@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social) for arranging the special event. More Information to follow. #Medicare #MedicareForAll #MedHat
(@pfparks.bsky.social). Thanks also to Friends of Medicare (@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social) for arranging the special event. More Information to follow. #Medicare #MedicareForAll #MedHat
November 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Approximately 200 people turned up last evening at our AGM and a special presentation by Dr Paul Parks
(@pfparks.bsky.social). Thanks also to Friends of Medicare (@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social) for arranging the special event. More Information to follow. #Medicare #MedicareForAll #MedHat
(@pfparks.bsky.social). Thanks also to Friends of Medicare (@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social) for arranging the special event. More Information to follow. #Medicare #MedicareForAll #MedHat
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Our healthcare system is at a breaking point. Healthcare workers are overwhelmed. Albertans are struggling to access care they need—It's time to have an urgent conversation about our public health care.
Will you be there?
➕Join us & @pfparks.bsky.social: www.friendsofmedicare.org/UrgentConver...
Will you be there?
➕Join us & @pfparks.bsky.social: www.friendsofmedicare.org/UrgentConver...
October 28, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Our healthcare system is at a breaking point. Healthcare workers are overwhelmed. Albertans are struggling to access care they need—It's time to have an urgent conversation about our public health care.
Will you be there?
➕Join us & @pfparks.bsky.social: www.friendsofmedicare.org/UrgentConver...
Will you be there?
➕Join us & @pfparks.bsky.social: www.friendsofmedicare.org/UrgentConver...
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Richard Taylor (Born November 2, 1929 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada): The Nobel laureate’s elastic & inelastic scattering experiments on protons & neutrons enabled the development of the quark model.
physicstoday.aip.org/news/richard... #AbSci #CdnSci #MedHat #SciChat #STEM #NobelPrize
physicstoday.aip.org/news/richard... #AbSci #CdnSci #MedHat #SciChat #STEM #NobelPrize
Richard Taylor
The Nobel laureate’s elastic and inelastic scattering experiments on protons and neutrons enabled the development of the quark model.
physicstoday.aip.org
November 2, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Richard Taylor (Born November 2, 1929 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada): The Nobel laureate’s elastic & inelastic scattering experiments on protons & neutrons enabled the development of the quark model.
physicstoday.aip.org/news/richard... #AbSci #CdnSci #MedHat #SciChat #STEM #NobelPrize
physicstoday.aip.org/news/richard... #AbSci #CdnSci #MedHat #SciChat #STEM #NobelPrize
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Spread the word to all you know!
Come on out and let’s start a discussion about HC in AB.
This isn’t about ideology… it’s about: is HC currently on the right track in AB
Come on out and let’s start a discussion about HC in AB.
This isn’t about ideology… it’s about: is HC currently on the right track in AB
Local physician, Dr. Paul Parks (@pfparks.bsky.social) & Friends of Medicare (@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social)
are hosting a public town hall to talk about recent changes to the health-care system & ways they will impact this region. medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #MedicareForAll #MedHat
are hosting a public town hall to talk about recent changes to the health-care system & ways they will impact this region. medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #MedicareForAll #MedHat
Local doc to host public town hall on health-care changes - Medicine Hat News
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Local emergency physician and public health advocate Dr. Paul Parks and Friends of Medicare are hosting a public town hall in Medicine Hat to talk about recent changes to th...
medicinehatnews.com
November 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Spread the word to all you know!
Come on out and let’s start a discussion about HC in AB.
This isn’t about ideology… it’s about: is HC currently on the right track in AB
Come on out and let’s start a discussion about HC in AB.
This isn’t about ideology… it’s about: is HC currently on the right track in AB
Reposted by Gary McFarlane
Local physician, Dr. Paul Parks (@pfparks.bsky.social) & Friends of Medicare (@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social)
are hosting a public town hall to talk about recent changes to the health-care system & ways they will impact this region. medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #MedicareForAll #MedHat
are hosting a public town hall to talk about recent changes to the health-care system & ways they will impact this region. medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #MedicareForAll #MedHat
Local doc to host public town hall on health-care changes - Medicine Hat News
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Local emergency physician and public health advocate Dr. Paul Parks and Friends of Medicare are hosting a public town hall in Medicine Hat to talk about recent changes to th...
medicinehatnews.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Local physician, Dr. Paul Parks (@pfparks.bsky.social) & Friends of Medicare (@friendsofmedicare.bsky.social)
are hosting a public town hall to talk about recent changes to the health-care system & ways they will impact this region. medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #MedicareForAll #MedHat
are hosting a public town hall to talk about recent changes to the health-care system & ways they will impact this region. medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #MedicareForAll #MedHat
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Turn Halloween candy into mad science fun! Families learn STEM at home with Skittles density tests, M&M chromatography, and sparking Lifesavers while exploring states of matter. #halloween #stem
Halloween Candy Science: Explore Chemistry and Physics with 7 Super Experiments - Hilltown Families
Halloween candy science makes learning sweet! Families learn while trying kitchen experiments that reveal density, melting points, and more.
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November 1, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Turn Halloween candy into mad science fun! Families learn STEM at home with Skittles density tests, M&M chromatography, and sparking Lifesavers while exploring states of matter. #halloween #stem