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Science at Work for Canada

Science at Work for Canada

NRC's focus is on national priorities: health and wellness, sustainable energy and the environment; while providing continued support for broad-spectrum research and development.


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Surgeons

New hope for heart patients

A new research study aims to show that hearts that have stopped beating could be good donor organs if they are harvested in a timely fashion and recovered appropriately.

Bixi Bikes

Bixi bikes built with NRC partners in Quebec

This year, Montréal residents were delighted when municipal authorities introduced the bicycle taxi or "Bixi" — the first public bike-sharing system in Canada.

What's New

Nebula

More than a million Galileo moments, and counting!

More than a million "Galileo moments" have been recorded by participants in astronomy discovery events held across Canada.

Telescopes

Skygazing: Stocking Stuff

If binoculars or telescopes are not on the family astronomer's list for Santa, there are three other things every astronomer should have: a planisphere, a copy of the "Observer's Handbook" and a star atlas.

Nobel prize

NRC research builds on Nobel Prize winners' invention

On October 6, the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Charles K. Kao, Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith. Boyle, a Canadian, received an NRC scholarship in the late 1940s and early 1950s.

Economic Action Plan

Canada's Economic Action Plan

As announced in its Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada is taking exceptional measures to protect the jobs, savings and retirement security of Canadians. NRC is helping the government attain its economic objectives.

Virtual Store

The NRC Virtual Store

The NRC Virtual Store is your one-stop shop for a number of free and priced NRC publications and services. You can either order online, or through our Call Centre.

Job Opportunities at NRC

Job Opportunities at NRC

Are you looking for a career in a dynamic and innovative research and development organization with access to superior equipment, facilities, and expertise?  Explore the opportunities available at NRC.

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