Highlights – September 2005

Science at Work for Canada — President's Insight

Everyday we see science and its contribution to our quality of life or to the Canadian economy.

 NRC Scientists Discuss their Work

To shed some light on the nature of science and scientific discoveries, NRC Highlights recently e-mailed a series of questions to NRC researchers whose work we have profiled over the past three years as part of the monthly Highlights.

 NRC Scientists Develop Certified Reference Material for Popular Mineral Supplement with Cancer Prevention Potential

A multi-year research collaboration between NRC and Montréal's Institut Rosell-Lallemand has produced high-quality, measurement standards for one of the world's most commonly used mineral supplements, selenium enriched yeast.

 NRC Celebrates Saskatchewan's 100th Anniversary

It's Saskatchewan's time to shine. NRC proudly celebrates its past and present connections to this beautiful prairie province – Saskatchewan – a story of great projects, great people, and great future opportunities.

 NRC Celebrates Alberta's Century of Success

Alberta is feeling rather festive this year. The beautiful western Canadian province is marking its centennial year in 2005. NRC proudly celebrates its past and present connections to Alberta which are filled with great projects, great people, and a great future ahead.

Roof testing Roofs are constantly exposed to the elements and as such, they are typically one of the first parts of a building to suffer damage.