USask Signature Series
World-leading research and innovation - right in the heart of Canada.
The USask Signature Series explores the cutting-edge research taking place at the University of Saskatchewan across the university's Signature Areas of Research.
Podcasting since 2024 • 19 episodes
USask Signature Series
Latest Episodes
S2E10 - What should your children be eating for lunch?
What did you have for lunch today? A growing body of research shows that what children are eating for breakfast and lunch – and the environment in which they’re eating – is critically important for their growth and development. &nb...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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55:17
S2E09 - How are we encouraging young scientists? (International Day of Women and Girls in Science special!)
Feb. 11 marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day that was was adopted by the United Nations to help promote the role and participation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). But even in the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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30:39
S2E08 - How does a curling rock curl?
Why does a curling rock curl? If you’re unfamiliar with the sport of curling, it’s fairly straightforward: two teams slide granite rocks from one end of a sheet of ice to the other, trying to get as many of their rocks closest to th...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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53:18
S2E07 - How can VR and AI help us learn?
Virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) have evolved from technological curiosity to cutting edge tools. Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are finding more avenues to use these transformative techn...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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44:58
S2E06 - What makes holiday marketing so effective?
Why does holiday marketing do such a good job? When the calendar turns its page to December, it signals one of the busiest buying and selling seasons of the year. This year especially, it’s never been harder to be a consumer during ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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45:59