Yes, #scicomm needs to handle uncertainty better! But frustrating how polarized discourse immediately leads to over-interpretation & spin of science... Breaking down the lab leak theory edmonton.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2… Enjoyed this chat with Ziyah Karmali on CTV Edmonton this AM!

This is what happens during commercial breaks of a morning show. A lil dance to get the day started!! Adrienne South Kent Morrison Ziyah Karmali Cory Edel and the control room were in on the action too I’m sure. CTV Edmonton

Classic Gene Principe. I'm not sure if my eyes tell the story here. But I see a classy veteran media guy giving a younger guy some valuable real estate around McDavid.

April 5, 2021, we lost our sweet Luke to suicide. Tomorrow, to mark our worst day, we ask you join us and “Be a Light for Luke.” One simple act of kindness in memory of Luke, and everyone, fighting their own battle. Please read & share jeanetted8.wixsite.com/be-a-light-for… #bealightforluke

Today was a real test for Emily Olsen and her fear of mascots. Then she got to try out the Edmonton Riverhawks summer menu so things turned around real quick. edmonton.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2…

#Aspartame is a possible carcinogen: the science behind the decision nature.com/articles/d4158… WHO: “shouldn’t really be taken as a direct statement that indicates that there is a known cancer hazard from consuming aspartame” Soon on CTV Edmonton! cc Jason Halbauer Kent Morrison

In the K-Days spirit, CTV Edmonton's Nicole Lampa attempted the 300-metre long "Monster" obstacle course on Friday. edmonton.ctvnews.ca/video?binId=1.…

Regular, totally normal donair forecast.

A 3-day "cool" spell sets in. Sunny, no wind and a high near -3 today. Warming up again next week. Here's your Thursday WxBlog: edmonton.ctvnews.ca/josh-classen-s… #yegwx

BS from people like Aaron Rodgers & RFK jr helps to normalize off-the-rails misinformation. Why do so many fall for this? In part, it happens because conspiracy theories provide a sense of certainty & community. Soon: chatting with Kent Morrison on CTV Edmonton! cc Jason Halbauer

Encouraging people to not use sunscreen by propagating false information is not only misleading, but incredibly dangerous. – ScienceUpFirst | LaScienced'Abord Ignore all the influencer BS and fearmongering! Soon: talking sunscreen myths on CTV Edmonton! cc Jason Halbauer Kent Morrison

This is bittersweet. Our morning show is nominated for breaking news coverage of the deaths of 2 police officers. Despite the nod, it was a tough day & terrible loss. RIP Cst. Ryan & Cst. Jordan. Kent Morrison Jason Halbauer CTV Edmonton RTDNA_Canada edmonton.ctvnews.ca/video/c2648555…

Beautiful story by Carla Shynkaruk and CTV Saskatoon about an Oilers fan in the NICU Article here: saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/very-nice-dist…

The 15-Minute City conspiracy theory will not die! Reality: Urban planning concept that has been around for decades (eg, Garden Cities, Smart Cities). Goal is to make cities more empowering & liveable. Conspiracy theory: Plot by global elites (eg, WEF) to control population &

6pm update is in & it looks like we're gonna end up with a 32.6 degree daytime high for Edmonton today. That breaks the old July 8 record high of 32.2 from 1964. #yegwx

AI & deepfake #misinformation becoming bigger issue (canada.ca/en/security-in…) People think they can detect, but can’t (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…), even when warned about deepfakes ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P… Needed, inter alia: - educate about power of AI & how to detect

"Scientists have said there is no evidence for the existence of chemtrails" [ummmm.... obviously] cnn.com/us/chemtrails-… Even absurd conspiracy theories can do harm, especially when they are politicized. Debunk. Soon: talking with Kent Morrison on CTV Edmonton! cc Jason Halbauer

Our information environment is filled with misleading BS. Half of cancer books on amazon our misleading or full BS. On the first page of results it nearly 70%. Our study: jmir.org/2024/1/e56354/ Soon: talking on CTV Edmonton with Kent Morrison about my new book, The Certainty

Our contest for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to HONG KONG is one of the biggest we've done and it takes less than a minute to enter! ctvnews.ca/edmonton/conte… #yeg

32.0 in Edmonton as of 3pm. the May 29th record high of 32.2 (1936) is definitely in jeopardy. #yegwx