All about the scientific implications of Canada's new government, good and bad energy updates from around the world, and Nick actually likes a new smartphone. Has the world gone topsy-turvy? Stick around until the end for a Snapchat explainer you won't want to miss. Links: * Nick's pepper plant tweet * Alberta's electricity production * Ontario's electricity production * Government unmuzzles scientists * Canada gets serious about science * Harjit Sajjan's gas mask patent * Mandatory long-form census is back * BlackBerry Priv is back * Kenya's geothermal activity * Morocco aims for solar superpower status * China's coal emissions much worse than they said * Favourite is now like on Twitter

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