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8 articles from CBC - Technology & Science News
Viral images of giant goldfish in U.S. lake spotlight dangers of invasive aquatic pets
Viral social media images of giant gold fish pulled from a Minnesota lake are reigniting concerns about invasive aquatic pets breeding in fragile ecosystems, and scientists say the problem is getting worse in...
Shell unveils new carbon capture project amid wave of new CCS proposals in Alberta
Shell Canada unveiled plans Tuesday for a new facility in Alberta to capture emissions from its industrial complex and store the greenhouse gases...
How to cool your home or building for hotter temperatures
Experts say B.C.'s recent heat wave should serve as a lesson to prioritize cooling infrastructure. Here they provide practical solutions for homeowners and developers dealing with hotter...
Climate change could fuel increase in mosquito-borne viruses in N.W.T., say health officials
As the climate changes, the risk of contracting a serious virus from a mosquito bite could increase in the N.W.T., according to the territory’s health officials.
Investment in renewable energy favoured over oil and gas, but regional differences persist, poll finds
A majority of Canadians favour more investment in renewable energy such as wind, solar and hydrogen over oil and gas, with divisions evident based on political affiliations, location and age, according to a new...
Commercial fishing banned in central Arctic Ocean as countries look to build scientific knowledge
A group of countries have come together to ban commercial fishing in the central Arctic Ocean until there is greater scientific understanding of the area and its...
Another Manitoba municipality declares state of agricultural disaster due to drought and heat
Another rural municipality in Manitoba has declared a state of agricultural disaster — the second community in less than a week following a season of relentless heat, record-breaking temperatures and...
U of M professor plans her future spaceflight with Virgin Galactic
A University of Manitoba professor is passenger number 623. She expects to head into space within the next couple of...