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Trailblazing Nunatsiavut researchers study the ocean, and add Inuit context for other scientists
Michelle Saunders and Carla Pamak are the first Nunatsiavut members aboard the Canadian Coast Guard ship Amundsen for its annual research expedition through the Labrador Sea. Their cultural knowledge comes in handy when a rough day at sea causes the ship to seek refuge in Hebron, a former Inuit...
SATURDAY 18. MARCH 2023
These engineers are being hired to get the most out of AI tools without coding
The arrival of artificial intelligence software is both intriguing and alarming many about how the technology will shape our lives. So whose job is it to get the most out these systems? Enter the growing field of prompt...
FRIDAY 17. MARCH 2023
Volcanoes on Venus erupt every few months like Hawaii, study suggests
Scientists found evidence of active volcanoes on Venus by using new technology to examine old images of our next-door...
Markings on the leg and butt bones of early riders indicate people started riding horses 5,000 years ago
This is the first time scientists used human skeletons to provide insight about the origins of horse riding. Horseback riding allowed people to carry more and travel farther than ever...
30 years after an historic fight against clear cutting, Indigenous communities are still fighting for forests
Two directors tell the story of some of Canada’s last remaining old-growth forests, and the people trying to protect...
Ties between pension fund directors and fossil fuels are 'incompatible' for some Canadians
Despite mounting pressure from Canadians who want their money to stop supporting oil and gas, the majority of the country’s largest pension fund managers continue to invest in that sector — and are led by individuals with close ties to fossil fuel...
THURSDAY 16. MARCH 2023
Invasive snails are helping an endangered bird make a comeback in Florida
Since island apple snails invaded the Florida Everglades, an endangered species of bird known as snail kites has bounced back from the threat of...
Canada is sitting on 12 'carbon bombs.' Here's where they are
Researchers have identified 12 fossil fuel reserves in Canada – called “carbon bombs” – that would each release a billion tonnes or more of carbon into the atmosphere if their resources were extracted and burned. This would be catastrophic for the world’s efforts to slow rising global temperatures, the authors...
Hate those pesky potholes? You won't like what's coming with climate change
Potholes cost Canadians $3 billion in vehicle repairs each year, and without action, climate change will only make that worse. Fortunately, engineers have been working to develop better, longer-lasting and more sustainable materials, with innovations like self-healing asphalt and...
SUNDAY 12. MARCH 2023
How a central Alberta facility is using Ukrainian seeds to unlock hemp's true potential
The Canadian Rockies Hemp Corporation, located 60 kilometres north east of Edmonton, is one of the largest hemp processors in...
Scientists aim to track caribou, ticks and more, like forecasting weather, amid warming climate
Traditionally, conservation and environmental management might be based on stable or historical norms. But with climate change in the mix, scientists are pooling information as they work toward making forecasts that will help people respond to environmental threats before they...
FRIDAY 10. MARCH 2023
Professor living underwater for 100 days says it's 'a neat place to be'
Florida professor Joseph Ditiru is spending 100 days residing in a small underwater habitat — all in the name of...
This super-narrow building is a unique use for a vacant scrap of land in downtown Kitchener
Construction will soon begin on what's believed to be the region's thinnest building. Once complete, the building along King Street in downtown Kitchener, Ont., will be about three meters wide and will have space for two residential units and office...
95-year-old Toronto woman on morning walk withstands 'monster' raccoon attack
Earlier this year, Merrijoy Kelner was walking through a park in the Annex when a raccoon attached itself to her leg and began viciously biting her. Animal services later captured the raccoon, and it tested negative for...
McMaster students set for Florida launch of their satellite, after developing it for years
One of the principal investigators of a satellite started by students at Hamilton's McMaster University eight years ago says they feel "butterflies" mixed with excitement as they prepare for its launch into space next...
Scientists taught individual bees to solve puzzles. Soon, whole colonies knew how
Bumblebees are social learners who follow cultural trends, a new study...
THURSDAY 9. MARCH 2023
'Mommy brain' might be a good thing, new research suggests
Postpartum 'mommy brain' is familiar for many mothers, but new research suggests it's actually a time when women's brains are rewiring themselves to learn new skills, multi-task and even have better memory later in...
Triple-dip La Niña has finally left the building
After three years, the La Niña weather phenomenon that increases Atlantic hurricane activity and worsens western drought is gone, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said...
Bot takes over brewmaster's chair for northern Alberta brewery's first AI-designed beer
A northern Alberta brewery is hopping into the world of artificial intelligence with a beer created by the technology's...
Polar bear warning issued in northern Newfoundland, southern Labrador
A resident of St. Carols saw a polar bear by her house on the morning of March 7th, and she was able to snap some photos of the animal.
A big fish makes a huge splash in Red Lake
A woman from Red Lake, Ont., had an exciting day when she caught a fish weighing more than 22 kilograms, or 50...
WEDNESDAY 8. MARCH 2023
Eagle-versus-cat standoff in Vancouver park captured in photos, video
An East Vancouver man captured an unlikely animal encounter when an everyday house cat and a majestic bald eagle had a tense faceoff in a...
TUESDAY 7. MARCH 2023
Whale-rescue experts in N.L. are showing their Canadian colleagues the ropes
Newfoundland and Labrador is a world leader in trying to save whales tangled in ocean detritus, including fishing gear, communications lines and plane debris. Now the province's whale-disentanglement experts are working to pass those skills on to...
MONDAY 6. MARCH 2023
Widowed cemetery goose finds companionship through a personal ad
Two grieving geese in Iowa have found solace in each other after meeting through a personal ad shortly after Valentine’s...
Searching the dark side of the moon: Canadian rover to aid in hunt for frozen water
The Canadian lunar rover could soon help reveal the moon's dark...
With climate change threatening Canadian vineyards, is genetically engineered wine on the horizon?
Hybrid grape varieties offer growers greater resiliency against cold and disease, but with the industry reluctant to abandon traditional varieties, researchers are exploring new...
Hummingbirds may need extra help surviving recent frigid temperatures
Experts say it can be harder for hummingbirds to stay warm, keep their nests warm, and find food during cold spells.
SUNDAY 5. MARCH 2023
B.C. man cautions against common but toxic plant after exposure caused temporary vision loss
A man is sounding the alarm after a toxic and invasive plant left him with temporarily vision loss and covered in massive burn blisters after a cycling...
United Nations members reach accord to protect marine life on high seas
For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas — nearly half the planet's surface — concluding two weeks of talks in New...
Europe's cities are turning outdoor ice rinks into roller rinks. How will ours adapt?
Outdoor ice rinks are being replaced by roller rinks as many European cities struggle with their costs and environmental impacts in a warming world. But will Canadian cities face similar decisions? And what can be done to keep outdoor skating alive...
SATURDAY 4. MARCH 2023
Rare 'thundersnow' is a once-a-year event, says senior climatologist
It's the latest in a recent rash of winter storms to torment southern Ontario after last week's ice storm knocked out power to thousands of people and was followed up by a messy mix of snow and ice pellets earlier this...
How accurate are dog DNA tests? We unleash the truth
Marketplace sent the DNA of two mixed-breed dogs, one purebred dog and one human to four different dog DNA companies. Nearly all the results were...
Psychologist Paul Bloom explores whether AI can truly match human consciousness
With his new book, Psych: The Story of the Human Mind, Canadian psychologist Paul Bloom probes the mystery of consciousness and whether artificial intelligence will ever match human thought.
FRIDAY 3. MARCH 2023
Vancouver dog owners express concern after pets receive electric shocks walking on sidewalk
At least two dog owners in Metro Vancouver are warning others to beware after their pets received electrical shocks while walking on paved...
See what happens when a deer smashes its way through a New Brunswick household
Ray O’Donnell sees deer all the time near his home in Hampton, N.B., and has sometimes seen the woodland animals right next to his window. On Wednesday, though, a deer bounded to the other...
Trying to avoid palm oil in the products you buy? It could be harder than you think
It’s not always possible for consumers to find out if palm oil, which has been linked to deforestation and other environmental abuses, is in their products, and current labelling laws do not require companies to disclose that information to consumers looking to avoid...
THURSDAY 2. MARCH 2023
These grizzly bear cubs were orphaned. We followed them for a year to see if they could survive in the wild
Grizzly Rewild was an ambitious undertaking; rewilded grizzly yearlings had never been filmed in North America...
SpaceX rocket blasts off for space station with Russian, Americans working together
SpaceX launched a four-man crew to orbit en route to the International Space Station early on Thursday, with a Russian cosmonaut and United Arab Emirates astronaut joining two NASA crewmates for the...
Study reveals global algae blooms are growing, and warming waters may be to blame
Swirling green blooms of phytoplankton along ocean coasts may be happening more often and getting bigger, according to new research published in Nature, raising concerns about the impacts of climate change on the world’s...
WEDNESDAY 1. MARCH 2023
What time is it on the moon? Europe pushing for lunar time zone
The European Space Agency wants to give the moon its own time zone. That could be a challenge in a place where there are 29.5 Earth days between two sunrises and clocks run faster than they do on...