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The 25th Hour: Lost in a Plastic Tidal Wave
Two women scientists have been researching how the use of micro-plastics have impacted the ocean's health.
The 25th Hour: Pandemic Slowdowns Helped Dominican Beach Cleaners
The slowdown in tourism caused by COVID-19 has given beach cleaners in the Dominican Republic a chance to catch up.
The 25th Hour: Permafrost and the Dempster and Inuvik Tuktoyaktuk Highways
Carleton University PhD student Emma Stockton is completing her thesis on the thawing permafrost's effect on ground conditions along the Dempster and Inuvik Tuktoyaktuk Highways in the Northwest Territories.
The 25th Hour: The Subtle Threat
Maple syrup is one of Canada’s largest and most sustainable industries. Focused on undisturbed forests, the industry provides habitats for wildlife. However, production is under threat.
The 25th Hour: Winter 2021 Episode 1, How are you holding up?
This episode of the 25th Hour focuses on mental health during the pandemic, and how the mind and body can work together. Among the people we'll introduce you to are the Hockey Guys (one of TikTok’s latest sensations), the instructor for a virtual yoga class meant to help people stay sober, and a sound artist who uses technology to give...
The 25th Hour: The TikTok Hockey Guys
Lawson McDonald and The Hockey Guys are posting on their growing TikTok account. Spreading positivity within their own team bubble and to their followers during COVID-19.
The 25th Hour: Isolated connections through ASMR sound
Erin Gee, a Montreal-based sound artist, is using ASMR to connect with those in isolation during the pandemic.
The 25th Hour: A map from Maëlys
Maëlys McArdle, a trans woman and a software engineer, discusses her latest trans-activist project.
The 25th Hour: Staying sober in lockdown
Sobriety is a difficult journey to begin with. It can be especially difficult now, during the pandemic. For Yamikani Msosa, yoga has been a solution they want to share with others.
The 25th Hour: Life after hockey
Carleton Ravens forward, Dakota Odgers, sees COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity for a life changing decision.
The 25th Hour: Peace of clay
A Carleton graduate student sculpts small clay dishes to relax and connect with friends.
The 25th Hour: Building an online community
Sara Thompson manages three Facebook groups with more than 18,000 members. These online communities are helping her and the other members stay on track.