The Great Time Adjustment: End of Leap Seconds on the Horizon
A proposed move could end leap seconds, expanding the UTC-UT1 gap to one hour, easing long-term timekeeping and reducing disruption to critical systems.
See what leaders in science, secularism, critical thinking, and skepticism did last week
Here’s a little of what secularists, skeptics, atheists, and scientists did last week
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Navigating Truth Online: Join Media Literacy Week
Media Literacy Week 2026, hosted by MediaSmarts, helps Canadians navigate misinformation, AI, and online safety through national events, workshops, and activities from October 26–30, with Digital Citizen Day on October 28 promoting responsible digital engagement.
Halloween Party with the RMA
Get ready to have a ghoulishly good time! We’re brewing up an evening of spooky fun, and we’d be thrilled if you could join us. Put on your most creative, creepy, or clever costume because we’ll have a costume contest with a prize for the best dressed. We’ll have a table filled with ghostly goodies and creepy concoctions to satisfy every monster’s appetite, but please bring your own speciality beverages and feel free to bring a spooky snack to share!
Be a Lifesaver: Come to RMA’s Blood Donor Clinic
Did you know that a single blood donation can save up to three lives? Right now, hospitals and clinics need your help to ensure there’s enough supply for emergencies, surgeries, and critical treatments. By donating blood, you’re giving someone the gift of life—a gift only you can provide.
Come to the RMA Board Meeting – Let’s Build Together!
Join us for our monthly Rocky Mountain Atheists board meeting. We gather monthly to discuss how we can continue growing our community. Everyone is welcome to attend and share ideas—let’s build RMA together!
From Lab to Real-World Wire
Finally a turning point for carbon nanotube fibres, offering strength, lightness, and scalable production with real-world potential across aerospace, electronics, and grid upgrades.
Events
Let’s have a Coffee Chat
☕️✨ Coffee Chat Time! Join the RMA for a cozy and fun-filled coffee chat online! Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time, we’d love to see you there. Come share your thoughts, swap stories, or just enjoy some good company over a warm cup of coffee. It’s the perfect way to unwind and connect!
Let’s have a Coffee Chat
☕️✨ Coffee Chat Time! Join the RMA for a cozy and fun-filled coffee chat online! Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time, we’d love to see you there. Come share your thoughts, swap stories, or just enjoy some good company over a warm cup of coffee. It’s the perfect way to unwind and connect!
The Science of Making Sense of Science
A single study can make headlines, but it rarely tells the whole story. Discover how systematic reviews and meta-analyses bring research together to reveal what the evidence actually says—and why that work can save lives.