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6 articles from CBC - Technology & Science News
8 facts you may not know about eugenics
Eugenics is seen as a 19th-century idea put into horrific 20th-century practice. But the attraction to breeding “better” humans has a long and persistent history, says Adam Rutherford. The geneticist and science podcaster explains, in conversation with host Nahlah...
Dirty old mines could be a source of clean new energy
Bob McDonald's blog: The town of Springhill, N.S. is a pioneer in tapping into geothermal energy from water heated in underground...
Space launches from Canada will be allowed soon, transport minister says
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra announced Friday that the federal government will develop the regulatory requirements, safety standards and licensing conditions necessary to authorize commercial satellite space launches from Canada within the next three...
Greenland is the warmest it's been in 1,000 years
New ice core data shows Greenland is the warmest it's been in 1,000 years.
Meet Queeny the Dalmatian who just gave birth to 16 happy puppies, surprising Quebec family
A family in Saint-Paul-d'Abbotsford, Que., was in for a surprise when their Dalmatian Queeny delivered 16 healthy puppies just after Christmas. Now the challenge is helping their dog Queeny get enough rest to cope with the...
Rare sight of a northern elephant seal birth caught on video
A volunteer resident on Great Race Rock Island witnessed the birth of a northern elephant seal pup just metres from his kitchen...