B.SMART

A forward-thinking, captivating show for the whole family, using the latest technology to make the road to knowledge the wildest ride it's ever been!  Fun, fast-pasted and action-packed, B.SMART is Pop Science at it's best, and where it's cool to Think Differently!

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Want more interesting facts about Canada? 

• Real places include Punkeydoodles Corners, ON, Pekwachnamaykoskwaskwaypinwanik Lake, MB, and Saint-Louis-Ha! Ha!, PQ. • Canada has six time zones. • The Trans Canada Trail is the world’s longest recreational trail. • Canadians invented IMAX, basketball, insulin, poutine, the cardiac pacemaker, the egg carton, keyframe animation, just to name a few. • We're proud to have the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, who brought us this ... http://www.cbc.ca/2017/150-facts-150-seconds-1.3878984

#Canada150 #OnlyInCanada #TrueNorthStrongAndFree #OCanada #HappyCanadaDay #CBC

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Ganesh is often depicted as an elephant, and is a Hindu symbol of wisdom. When used in Asian cultures, the elephant is a symbol of good luck, happiness and longevity. Also admired for its memory and high intelligence, the elephant is used as a symbol for many political parties. So what's your favourite animal? 

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Listen in and find out what topics B.SMART Science Expert, Dr. Roberta Bondar would like the series to explore!

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Founder of LeFace Entertainment, Rebecca Herr is attending MIPCOM 2017 in Cannes, France with B.SMART being the topic of conversation at all her upcoming meetings and social functions in the week ahead. Having spent over 15 years working in the film and television industry in production, communications, and distribution, Rebecca has worked with major broadcasters, distributors and industry press from around the world, and B.SMART TV is proud to welcome Rebecca as Marketing Producer of it’s television series, B.SMART.

For the past 10 years Rebecca has managed and attended key industry markets and festivals such the Canadian Screen Awards, and MIPCOM and MIPTV. With a focus on mentoring and nurturing strong relationships with all who cross her path, Rebecca navigates with her trademark authenticity. As Director of LeFace Entertainment, Rebecca leverages her valuable international contacts to connect and align her wide range of clients to elevate success.

We look forward to sharing great news and strong connections that Rebecca has lined up! Bonne chance!

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B.SMART with Alessandra Cannito - Interview Segment No.2

Meet Alessandra Cannito, and learn more about our delightful B.SMART Host!

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B.SMART with Dr. Roberta Bondar - Interview Segment No.1

Watch as B.SMART Science Expert, Dr. Roberta Bondar shares how space travel brought new perspectives to her view of the world, and how B.SMART does the same!

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B.SMART is very proud to share its 2017 Spring Sizzle featuring Host, Alessandra Cannito and Science Expert, Dr. Roberta Bondar!

Learn so much more about our series and our growing team by visiting our production page (http://bsmarttv.ca/portfolio/b-smart/). Like, share and follow B.SMART here on Tumblr, Instagram, Facebook & Twitter  (@BeingSmarter)!

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B.SMART Science Expert, Roberta Bondar and B.SMART Host, Alessandra Cannito on-set with Rebecca Herr of LeFace Entertainment, and B.SMART creators, Boyan Stergulc and Abigail Pinto Correia of B.SMART TV and @bdotside.  We look forward to sharing our Spring Sizzle and our series which really is “out of this world!”  Stay tuned!

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B.SMART is excited to share it's 2016 Sizzle Reel available here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tlvl-JB1oUg)! Subscribe to B.SMART TV as we populate our channel with a whole lot of cool bite-sized segments about ourselves and the world we live in!

Be smart about Greenhouse Gases, The Physics of Sports Heroes, The Golden Ratio in Art, The Neural Social Network, Mysteries of the Mind and much, much more!

B.SMART is a relatable, forward-thinking, captivating series that showcases the latest technology to make the road to knowledge the wildest ride it’s ever been! 

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Think Differently About Futbol :: On June 10th, 2016, the 15th edition of the UEFA European Championships kicked off in St. Denis, France. 3.4 billion in-house television viewers and an estimated 280 million people around the world will watch matches online or on a mobile device, in a sign that more and more fans are embracing new technology for sports content. The four-week tournament will showcase 24 teams “Shooting for Heaven” as this global phenomenon ignites communal energy and sparks passion amongst soccer fans that comparatively amount to the collective faithful of the top six organized religions of the world. For one month, experienced every four years, politics, the economy and ideology are put aside. The 2016 UEFA European Championships, also known as The Euro Cup, will be for the world to enjoy what Brazilian Footballer, Pelé, coined “The Beautiful Game.”

Learn More :: http://soccerisreligion.weebly.com/index.html

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Ocean acidification, also known as the ‘Evil Twin of Global Warming’ refers to the ongoing decrease in the pH level of the Earth's oceans, caused by the uptake of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. It is estimated that 30-40% of the carbon dioxide from human activity released into the atmosphere dissolves into our oceans, rivers and lakes. This rise in pH threatens the delicate balance that is required for overall health and biodiversity of our freshwaters and oceans.

With oceans receiving more federal attention than they have in over a decade, Ocean Caucus events put big ideas about ocean health front and center in our nation’s capital, covering everything from acidification, incredible Arctic marine areas, and innovative technological and social approaches to conservation. The All-Party Ocean Caucus is an important forum for leaders to tackle broader issues impacting Canada’s ocean agenda. In fact, this kind of shared dialogue remains more important than ever as the country works towards ambitious conservation goals, including its aim to increase the number of protected marine and coastal areas from 1.2 per cent today to 10 per cent by 2020.

Learn More :: http://blog.wwf.ca/blog/2016/02/26/parties-for-the-ocean-start-on-parliament-hill/

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More than a century after our once thriving population of Atlantic Salmon were last seen in Lake Ontario, the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR), together with many other partners, are successfully working to bring Atlantic Salmon back to this Great Lake!

Learn More :: http://www.bringbackthesalmon.ca/about/

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These two numbers, 76 and 20, show why the coming days are so important. March 21st - 27th is #CanadaWaterWeek. It’s time to start thinking and making a difference about all things Freshwater - from health and threat indicators to the creatures and communities that depend on freshwater.

40% of the world’s 30,000 recognized fish species and over 100,000 invertebrates are found in freshwaters. But this diversity is at risk. Extinction rates are considerably higher for freshwater than for terrestrial and marine species. Populations of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish have declined by an average of 52%. Populations of freshwater species have suffered an even worse fall of 76%. Present-day extinction rates are comparable to those seen during the greatest mass extinction events in the Earth’s history, and ever-fewer new species are being formed.

Learn More :: http://blog.wwf.ca/blog/2016/03/20/two-numbers-show-why-canada-water-week-is-so-important/

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As the winds subside every year around Christmas time, the temperature of the water along the coast of Ecuador and Peru increases. Although the degree and extent of the warming varies from year to year, it is part of the natural annual variation in the oceanic circulation. The name El Niño, Spanish for The Little Boy, was given to this warming by the Peruvian fishermen as a reference to the Christ Child. 

When the water temperature increased, the fish departed for colder waters and the fishermen used this time to repair their boats and nets.

While the El Niño Effect naturally occurs every 3-7 years, because of global warming, the intensity and persistence of the El Niño Effect can be anywhere between 9 months and two years, with extreme and increasingly damaging measures over time.

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While El Niño events cause milder weather and sea levels to rise along the Pacific coastline of the Americas, Australia and Indonesia experience cooler waters that result in sea levels dropping, bringing dryer and warmer conditions to the region.  During the El Niño event of 1982-1983, the drop in the sea levels surrounding the Pacific Islands resulted in the exposure and death of the upper layers of precious coral reefs and marine life in these already shallow waters.

But despite many corals’ rock–like appearance, they are actually very fragile and easily damaged by both direct dangers (i.e.: boat propellers, divers and fishing nets) and indirect threats (i.e.: water quality and clarity). Extreme changes in the water’s temperature, whether these be warmer or colder, exposes coral reefs to extreme stress which can be fatal, if prolonged.

Learn More :: http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/coral_bleach.html

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El Niño events have widespread effects on the economy (fisheries, agriculture), aquatic life food chains, and even disease outbreaks. As a result of higher rainfall, flooding and milder temperatures, a rise in mosquito transmitted disease outbreaks such as Malaria, Dengue Fever, Rift Valley Fever, and Australian Encephalitis have been observed.

Learn More :: https://weather.com/health/news/el-nino-rift-valley-fever-infections

Photo Credit: James Gathany via CDC public domain.

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Who is the oldest human to have lived, and does where one live play a contributing factor to their longevity?  

Life expectancy refers to the number of years a person is expected to live based on the statistical average.

According to 2013 World Health Organization findings, the highest average life expectancy is 84 years for men and women living in Japan; 87 years for women and 80 years for men.  Contrary to that, Sierra Leone is the country with the lowest average life expectancy of 46 with both men and women.

However, DALE, Disability-Adjusted Life Years is a new system that measures a truer picture of the health of a country rather than simply studying its death rates, says WHO.

Learn More :: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/778027.stm

Source: World Health Organization, 2015.