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Scientist silencing continues for federally-funded research
At an annual conference in Truro, N.S., that brings fishermen and scientists together to promote ocean research, some researchers declined to discuss their work with media because they did not have approval to do so.
FRIDAY 14. FEBRUARY 2014
What Facebook knows about love
With 1.23 billion users in all the flavors and up-and-down stages of romantic relationships, Facebook knows a thing or two about love.
Ancient predators grew 'steak-knife' teeth
As the meat it ate came in bigger and bigger packages, an ancient predator armed itself for the challenge, a Canadian study has found.
Telus overtakes Bell as 2nd-largest wireless provider
Telus has overtaken the country's oldest telecommunications company, Bell, in number of wireless subscribers for the second financial quarter in a...
Bitcoin: Be prepared for the rise of digital currency, adopters say
Online currency like Bitcoins have started to rise from the fringes of the internet to the cusp of mainstream use — a remarkable breakthrough for a currency which made its online debut only four years ago. Early adopters from Hamilton say it's only a matter of time before it's...
WestJet to offer Wi-Fi inflight entertainment system
Calgary-based WestJet Airlines Ltd. will start offering Wi-Fi aboard its flights by the end of 2014, with its new inflight entertainment system coming from satellite-based...
Pizza with 3-year shelf-life developed by U.S. military
They call it the holy grail of ready-to-eat meals for soldiers: a pizza that can stay on the shelf for up to three years and still remain good to...
Great Lakes nearly frozen over for 1st time in 20 years
Ice now covers 88 per cent of the surface of the Great Lakes - the greatest ice cover in 20 years. That could have a number of benefits, such as helpling replenish water levels from record...
Is your date's smartphone ruining your romance?
If you're mad because your date is paying too much attention to his or her smartphone while supposedly enjoying your company, you're not alone. Here are some tips for dealing with...
Indonesia volcano, Mount Kelud, erupts killing 2
A major volcanic eruption in Indonesia shrouded a large swath of the country's most heavily populated island in ash on Friday, triggering the evacuation of more than 100,000 people and the closure of three international...
Prince Charles and sons team up against poachers
Prince Charles and his two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, are joining forces with 50 world leaders to fight against poachers who slaughter African elephants for their in demand...
Chris Hadfield on 'the Russian soul'
With Russian culture on the world stage amid Olympics fever in Sochi, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield shares his thoughts on what makes Mother Russia...
Moose attack caught on camera in Smithers, B.C.
A cellphone video of a moose attacking a woman in Smithers, B.C., is generating concern on Facebook, but conservation officers say the animal will not be put...
Singles shocked to find online dating profiles on strange sites
When Martin Dumas signed up for the dating site love2meet.com, he had no idea that he would also be signed up for Senior Dating Canada.
THURSDAY 13. FEBRUARY 2014
Apple to track suppliers' sourcing of conflict minerals
Apple says it's conducting more audits of its suppliers to ensure they are complying with labour standards and sourcing materials ethically and has recently vetted the supply chain for at least one of main metals it uses to ensure the smelters it comes from are...
Facebook lets people customize their gender
You don't just have to be male or female on Facebook anymore. The social media giant is adding a customizable option.
Scientists strive to produce perfect potato for chips
Potatoes bred to make great potato chips were the feature attraction at the annual unveiling of new potato varities at the federal Potato Research Centre in Fredericton this week.
Amazing fossil captures ancient baby reptile's birth
Paleontologists have discovered a fossil of a baby reptile emerging from its mother's body during its birth, millions of years before dinosaurs roamed the...
Telus revenue up 3% to $2.95B thanks to wireless growth
Telus Corp. had double-digit improvements in its fourth quarter profit, as its wireless division produced slightly higher revenue per user on a larger subscriber...
China's Jade Rabbit lunar rover not dead after all
China has managed to make contact with its first lunar rover, called Yutu or "Jade Rabbit," which is now showing signs of life after earlier being reported...
Owl viciously attacks rabbit hunter near Digby, N.S.
A 55-year-old rabbit hunter from Nova Scotia's Digby County is recovering from an attack by a cranky owl on Tuesday night.
A fish and vegetable garden for your apartment
You can grow vegetables and harvest fresh fish in your home with a space-efficient, $300 setup, says an advocate of indoor...
Great Backyard Bird Count urges people to bird-watch for science on weekend
Scientists are asking people across the country to spend 15 minutes counting local birds between Feb. 14 and 17 to help put together a better picture of what’s happening in the...
WEDNESDAY 12. FEBRUARY 2014
Ancient toddler's remains re-ignite Native origins debate
Scientists announced on Wednesday that they had, for the first time, determined the full genome sequence of an ancient American, a toddler who lived some 12,600 years...
Nuclear fusion hits energy milestone
For the first time, fuel for a nuclear fusion reaction has generated more energy than put into it – a scientific milestone that brings the dream of abundant clean energy a significant step closer to...