Alan Nursall is a Canadian scientist and television personality, who reports on science news for the Canadian television series Daily Planet, as well as serving as science director of Science North in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. Daily Planet is the a television program on Discovery Channel Canada and CTV, which features daily news, discussion and commentary on the scientific aspects of current events. ... Science North is an interactive science museum in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. ... Motto: Template:Unhide = Location City Information Established: 1883 (as Sudbury) 2001 (as Greater Sudbury) Area: 3,354 km² Population:  - City (2001)  - CD Rank  - Municipal Rank 155,219 20th in Canada 26th in Canada Population density: 46. ...

Nursall, who has an M.Sc. in geography and meteorology, joined Science North at its launch in 1984. He has been involved in all aspects of program and exhibit development at the science centre, and was a popular media commentator for his ability to explain scientific topics. He became science director of the institution in 2000. He also teaches in Laurentian University's graduate program in science communication. A masters degree is an academic degree usually awarded for completion of a postgraduate course of one or two years in duration. ... Satellite image of Hurricane Hugo with a polar low visible at the top of the image. ... Laurentian University (Université Laurentienne), founded in 1960, is a mid-sized bilingual university in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. ...

Nursall's sister, Catherine Mary Stewart, is a film and television actress. His brother John Nursall, is a freelance writer and has directed and produced multiple documentary projects. Catherine Mary Stewart (born April 22, 1959 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a Canadian actress. ... John Nursall on set John Nursall has over 20 years experience writing and producing television series and documentaries. ...