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8 articles from CBC - Technology & Science News
Canada, Britain, EU pledge to protect 30% of land, sea by 2030 to stop 'catastrophic' biodiversity loss
Britain and Canada on Monday joined the European Union in pledging to protect 30 per cent of their land and seas by 2030 to stem "catastrophic" biodiversity loss and help galvanize support for broader agreement on the target ahead of a United Nations...
Berry-picking Alberta bears can't compete with the salmon-slammin' big boys in Alaska
It’s calorie crunch time for bears as hibernation season draws near but even the most determined Alberta bear can’t pack on the pounds like their chonky brethren in...
New measurements show moon has hazardous radiation levels
Future moon explorers will be bombarded with two to three times more radiation than astronauts aboard the International Space Station, a health hazard that will require thick-walled shelters for protection, scientists reported...
Pay gap between male and female professors continues to plague Canadian universities
Preliminary data from Statistics Canada reveals a persistent gender wage gap at Canadian universities.
Why Nova Scotia wants to poison a lake to kill off invasive species
Nova Scotia says chemicals are a last-ditch effort to stop the invasive smallmouth bass from entering the St. Marys River...
New homeowner 'freaked out' when stranger took control of her security system
A new homeowner discovers a stranger can disarm the alarm, unlock windows and doors and track when she comes and goes from her new house. Security and privacy experts say the situation is the result of weak laws and cancellation policies written to benefit companies instead of protecting...
They promised us driverless cars. What happened?: Don Pittis
Driverless vehicle enthusiasts are dismayed and valuations for leaders in the technology are down. Your robot ride is coming but expect delays, writes Don...
Women on Arctic research mission told not to wear tight-fitting clothing
A reporter embedded with the year-long Arctic MOSAiC mission said women were told wearing tight or revealing clothing would pose a "safety issue" while spending months at sea with...