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Websites on Science and Environment: Aquatron Laboratories Gives scientists experimental options such as holding large sea animals or large populations and manipulation of their environment. A detailed description of the facility and its staff. Burke-Gaffney Observatory A 41cm Cassegrain reflecting telescope used for teaching, public tours, and research projects including a search for extra-galactic supernovae. Site has astronomical tables and charts and information on tours. Dalhousie Medical School, Halifax Research in the neurosciences, cardiovascular, infectious disease, cancer cell biology, transplantation immunology, molecular genetics and population health. The Discovery Centre A non-profit organization fostering interest in science and technology. Features "what's new", a virtual science tour and "ask a scientist". Ecology Action Centre Environmental activists. Includes brief information about resources available, registration form, contact details, and links to committee web pages. Fedak Medical Illustration A freelance medical illustrator providing scientific illustration, 3D animation and graphic design services for scientists and surgeons across Canada and the USA. Friends of Point Pleasant Park A group of concerned citizens. Features a history of the park, restoration information, and an argument against the claims that there was an infestation of brown spruce longhorn beetle in the park in 2000. Halifax Field Naturalists Works to encourage a greater appreciation of the province's natural history. Information on field trips and meetings, a quarterly newsletter and links to other naturalist groups. Halifax Planetarium Provides a history and description of the facility, located in Dalhousie's physics building. Maritime Biodiesel Coop A volunteer based, non-profit community co-operative providing members and the public with the technical expertise and resources to create their own renewable bio-fuels. Membership details, workshops, pictures, and their research. Medical Computing and Media Services Provides media, audiovisuals, and computer imaging technology to the Medical School community. Computing, imaging, graphics, instructional support, multi-media, video conferencing and web design. The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Halifax Centre Meetings, schedule of events, downloadable brochure, bi-monthly newsletter, and membership information.
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