Invasive fish species reported in Nova Scotia for first time, DFO says
An invasive fish species has been found in a small waterway north of New Germany, N.S., according to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. A single egg-bearing Oriental weatherfish, also known as pond loach, was discovered in Morgans Falls last month. …
Northern B.C. researchers want your help finding and collecting bear poop
Does a bear poop in the woods? Or in the city? Researchers in Prince George, B.C., are asking for the public’s help to identify and collect bear scat so they can then analyze it and compare the health of urban…
With uncertainty around life on Mars, human visits present an ethical dilemma
The first step by a human on the surface of Mars will inevitably transfer Earthly microbes onto Martian soil. Scientists are increasingly concerned with what the implications of contaminating another planet will be. A recent study, published this month in the journal…
Flamingos create water tornadoes to trap and suck up their prey: study
As It Happens6:25When flamingos fish for food, they create underwater vortexes During the pandemic, Saad Bhamla watched the flamingos at the zoo perform strange head movements as they ate, and found himself wondering: “What the heck is going on?” The…
As the Great Lakes warm, researchers say more winter science is crucial
The climate is changing. Weather patterns are shifting. The globe is warming — and that includes the Great Lakes. The five interconnected freshwater North American lakes attract significant study in the summer, but they are not such a magnet in…
Expect an above-average hurricane season, says NOAA
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting an above-average Atlantic hurricane season. According to the federal climate and weather agency, the season — which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30 each year — has a 60 per…
Fires in the Amazon drive record-shattering global forest losses in 2024
Massive fires fuelled by climate change led global forest loss to smash records in 2024, according to a report issued on Wednesday. Loss of tropical pristine forests alone reached 6.7 million hectares (16.6 million acres), an area roughly the size…
Canada Pension Plan Investments drops net-zero target after initially aiming for 2050
Canada Pension Plan Investments has dropped a net-zero by 2050 target for carbon emissions, according to an annual report released on Wednesday, following several Canadian financial institutions that have backtracked on climate commitments. CPP Investments noted that there have been recent legal developments…
How prescribed burns can help ecosystems thrive
The leafy trees that tower over Toronto’s High Park are one of the last remaining black oak ecosystems in Ontario. They’re rare, so each year, fire specialists carefully set fires near their roots, in a controlled perimeter — burning off…
‘A total surprise’: Municipalities unprepared for uranium exploration in their backyard
Some municipal leaders are feeling unprepared and uninformed after learning their regions could become home to the first uranium exploration in Nova Scotia in almost 45 years. On Wednesday, the Nova Scotia government issued a request for exploration proposals at…
Protesters gather at B.C. farm as ostriches set to be killed over bird flu fears
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says the cull of a flock of ostriches in southwest B.C. will move forward in order to fight the threat of avian flu, but it won’t be providing details of the operation in advance….
Could much of eastern Ontario become a dark-sky preserve? One group hopes so
It’s a massive undertaking, but two men are hoping to turn much of eastern Ontario into a dark-sky preserve — and they’re leaning into astrotourism, something they say has been a growing trend since the pandemic. Dark-sky preserves are considered protected areas that…
2 little birds may delay opening of Acadia University’s new nursing building
Two little birds have caused delays in the construction of a new nursing building at Acadia University and could ultimately affect the opening of the facility. The University Club on Westwood Avenue in Wolfville, N.S., was expected to be demolished in…
How a U.S. weather agency tries to combat ‘do-it-yourself’ Lake Erie algae bloom forecasts
Predicting the weather long-term is never an easy or bulletproof task, no matter the available science and technology. But what about forecasting the health of a lake, based on the weather and environment, months prior? That’s what scientists continue to do…
Allegations of caribou wastage after hunt meant to vilify First Nations hunters, former lodge owner says
WARNING: This story contains graphic details. The former owner of a remote lodge in northern Manitoba where recent caribou hunts led to allegations of vandalism and animal wastage says he believes images of dead fetuses at the site were circulated with…
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Mount St. Helens will blow again — but not like 1980
It’s been 45 years since Mount St. Helens erupted — and scientists say it will erupt again in our lifetime. Johanna Wagstaffe breaks down what will make it different from the deadly blast in 1980 and how today’s technology is…
Scientists gobsmacked by never-seen footage of earth rupturing during Myanmar quake
When you watch the video below, don’t get distracted by the cracking concrete or the metal gate rocking back and forth. Keep your eyes focused on the right side of the screen, where you will see an astonishing sight — one that…
Researchers egg-static to capture 1st footage of this rare snail spawning from its neck
As It Happens6:32Scientists capture 1st footage of rare New Zealand snail laying egg from its neck After a dozen years dedicated to studying a rare species of carnivorous snail, Lisa Flanagan was thrilled to finally film the moment that, until…
Oldest fossil footprints from reptile found in Australia
Scientists in Australia have identified the oldest known fossil footprints of a reptile-like animal, dated to around 350 million years ago. The discovery suggests that after the first animals emerged from the ocean around 400 million years ago, they evolved…
Tourists watch as a massive chunk of ice breaks off Argentinian glacier
The deep cracking sound bursting from within the ice signals the dramatic fall about to happen. Seconds later, a block of ice some 70 meters tall — the size of a 20-storey building — collapses from the face of the Perito…
Second dead grey whale in less than a week washes ashore in B.C.
A second dead grey whale has washed ashore in British Columbia in less than a week. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has confirmed that the latest dead whale was reported on May 11 in Haida Gwaii near the community of Skidegate,…
Lodge owner decries killing of caribou on property, but others caution against rush to judgment
WARNING: This story contains graphic details. The owner of a remote hunting lodge in northern Manitoba says he wants answers after he found a “mass slaughter” of caribou and severe property damage there last month, but police warn that images…
Can machine-grown lettuce help cut Canada’s reliance on U.S. greens? This farmer is betting on it
As Canada’s reliance on U.S. produce hits the spotlight, one Ontario farmer has a pitch: locally grown, year-round produce, grown by artificial intelligence and automation. In a sprawling two-hectare greenhouse, partially tucked inside a wooden red barn in King City, Ont., an animated…
Dance Your PhD winner channels his inner Kylie Minogue to explain food science
As It Happens5:35Dance Your PhD winner channels his inner Kylie Minogue to explain food science After Sulo Roukka finished defending his PhD in “the usual way,” he didn’t quite know what to do with himself. So he dressed up like…
‘I did not expect to find a shipwreck!’ says boy whose treasure is being excavated
During a family trip to Point Farms Provincial Park north of Goderich, Ont., in 2023, Lucas Atchison was using a metal detector that he got as a gift for his birthday, when he found something big and old. “We were…
Several conferences relocate north of the border as Canadians refuse to travel to the U.S.
After U.S. President Donald Trump took office, sociologist Travers — who goes by one name — nixed plans to attend the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS) conference in Seattle this November. Travers, a full professor at Simon Fraser University in…
Black bears declined in parts of Ont., new research shows. How that could impact hunting is a bigger question
The black bear population in Ontario has seen significant declines in a few areas of the province, according to a new population survey conducted by government researchers, raising concerns about the health of the bears and the impact of hunting…
Plant communities in the Arctic are changing along with the climate, study finds
A recent study has found that climate change is altering Arctic plant communities, with some species declining in response to warmer temperatures, while others flourish. The study, published in the journal Nature last week, looked at over 2,000 plant communities across…
Scientists suspect lethal virus behind countless fish washing up dead in Lake Huron
Scientists suspect a deadly virus is behind an unusually large number of fish deaths in Lake Huron this spring, where thousands of carcasses have been washing up on Ontario beaches and shorelines from Ipperwash to the Bruce Peninsula. People living in coastal communities…
Ontario set to begin construction of Canada’s 1st mini nuclear power plant
Premier Doug Ford’s government has given Ontario Power Generation the green light to start construction on Canada’s first small modular reactor, a new nuclear energy technology to be built next door to the Darlington power plant. The small modular reactor…
A pilot project is bringing self-driving robots to Toronto — sparking concerns from one city councillor
Toronto’s crowded streets will soon see another type of vehicle: self-driving delivery robots — a decision the city had no approval over and a major concern for one councillor whose downtown ward will be affected. The pilot project, run by…
Emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, remain high worldwide despite available solutions
Methane emissions, a key driver of climate change, remain stubbornly high around the world according to an annual update from the International Energy Agency (IEA). That’s despite the fact that the technology to cut those emissions exists now — especially…
Scientists discover 18th-century Austrian mummy was embalmed through the rectum
Warning: This story contains graphic images of a mummified body. As It Happens6:06Nobody could have guessed how this 18th-century Austrian mummy was preserved Scientists have figured out how the body of an 18th-century Austrian vicar has remained so well-preserved for…
Millions of migrating birds pass through southwestern Ontario. Here’s how researchers are tracking avian flu
At a conservation site in southwestern Ontario, research student Cam Chevalier lies down flat on his stomach on a wooden bridge and reaches over the edge to scoop some water into a bottle. The sample he collects at Holiday Beach…
Heads up! Soviet-era probe to re-enter atmosphere this week, could make it to the surface
Fifty years ago, the former Soviet Union launched a probe to Venus. Except it never made it. Instead, the rocket engines shut off too early, and the probe was stuck in Earth orbit. Now, it’s making its way back to Earth. Venera…
Inuit push back after photographers made anti-polar bear hunting video while in Nunavut
A video posted by two tourists who visited Arctic Bay, Nunavut, last week where they made negative comments about polar bear hunting has sparked outrage among some Inuit in the territory. Süha Derbent and Murat Uslu are both photographers from Turkey who…
Meet Root, the turtle with a mobility aid made of Lego
He doesn’t live in a sewer, his name isn’t Donatello and he doesn’t ride a skateboard. But little Root the turtle does get around on his own set of wheels. The wood turtle came to live at the Museum of Natural History in Halifax…
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Researchers want public’s help to monitor St. Lawrence River with DNA found in water samples
7 days ago News Duration 1:38 Espace pour la vie and Génome Québec are teaming up for the community science project. They’re asking people near Tadoussac, Cacouna, Rimouski and La Malbaie to collect water samples which they’ll use to check…
Did Roman gladiators really fight animals? This one has the bite marks to prove it
As It Happens6:16Did Roman gladiators really fight animals? This one has the bite marks to prove it In one ancient battle between man and beast, it appears the beast reigned supreme. Researchers have identified bite marks, most likely from a…
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How Democrats and Republicans use science differently to shape policy
New research shows U.S. policymakers are relying on science more than ever — but that’s where the common ground ends. Johanna Wagstaffe breaks down the data that shows how Republicans and Democrats use science differently to shape their policies.
Onboard a dangerous mission to disentangle a right whale
How do you save a whale that’s 15 metres long and thrashing around in distress? Every summer, North Atlantic right whales migrate up the eastern coast of North America where they face an onslaught of threats. They get struck by…
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P.E.I. watershed group hopes fish like this are ready for a close-up, in the name of science
10 hours ago News Duration 2:08 The Central Queens Branch of the P.E.I. Wildlife Federation is launching a new project to use a video camera to count how many adult fish are in the West River. This kind of data…
Ontario is scaling back species at risk protections, worrying advocates and inviting federal intervention
Ontario’s government wants to “unleash” its resources with sweeping changes to its laws on protecting species at risk aimed at speeding up environmental approvals. “With President Trump taking direct aim at our economy, it cannot be business as usual,” said…
Bobcat sisters released into wild near Powell River, B.C., 10 months after being found
Two orphaned bobcat sisters were released into the wild near Powell River, B.C., on Friday, 10 months after they were found malnourished near a logging road. Last July, Merrilee Prior from the Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society (PROWLS) says she got…
Trump’s plans to mine the deep ocean are untested and could cause environmental harm, say mining experts
A recent executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump to invest in deep sea mining operations could have dire environmental consequences, according to a northern Ontario mining expert. On April 24, Trump issued an executive order called Unleashing America’s Offshore…
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Did you know horses need dentists? Meet an equine dentist whose work is a mouthful
Horses have a distinct type of teeth, and caring for them requires a distinct set of skills. Margaret Craig took up the rare profession of equine dentist. She now travels across Saskatchewan improving horses’ oral health.
Scientists skeptical about recent claims that signs of life were possibly detected on exoplanet
The search for life beyond our own planet is something that astronomers have been doing for decades now, with no results. But on April 17, a study was published revealing that a team of astronomers using the James Webb Space…
Amazon launches first batch of Kuiper internet satellites to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink
Amazon’s first batch of internet satellites rocketed into orbit on Monday night, the latest entry in the mega constellation market currently dominated by SpaceX’s thousands of Starlinks. The United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket carried up 27 of Amazon’s Project…
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These ravioli-shaped baits are key in vaccinating raccoons against rabies
Quebec’s Wildlife Ministry dropped about 75,000 vaccine baits around towns near the U.S. border in April. It has confirmed 16 cases of rabies in raccoons since the beginning of 2025.
High levels of DDT found in N.B. brook trout decades after spraying
A pesticide sprayed on New Brunswick forests more than 55 years ago can still be found in some brook trout in the province, according to a new study. DDT was sprayed from planes across northern and central New Brunswick — more than half…
When an earthquake hit, these elephants formed a protective circle around their youngest
As It Happens6:01Elephants form ring of protection around little one during earthquake Mkhaya, a seven-year-old elephant at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, can rest easy knowing her family has her back. When a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck the area on…
I mourn the decline of Atlantic salmon. I need politicians who get what’s at stake
This First Person column is the experience of Roger Jenkins, who lives in Storeytown, N.B. For more information about CBC’s First Person stories, please see the FAQ. In the summer of 1962, I was allowed to tag along with my…
‘Curiously isolated’ butterfly species discovered in Waterton Lakes National Park
Tucked away in Waterton Lakes National Park, little greyish brown butterflies — long thought to be just another population of the half-moon hairstreak butterflies — are now being recognized as their own species known as Satyrium curiosolus, or the curiously…
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Tsunami towers proposed for Tofino, B.C.
6 days ago News Duration 6:31 The Vancouver Island community of Tofino could face serious risk if an earthquake and tsunami hit, according to Katsu Goda, an Earth sciences professor at Western University. Goda spoke to CBC’s On The Coast…
The finish line was in Spain. How did this racing pigeon end up in Nova Scotia?
When a Spanish fancier released his eight-month-old pigeon for its very first race, the plan was for it to fly to Majorca from Ibiza, approximately 120 kilometres over the Mediterranean Sea. Instead, the bird ended up some 5,000 kilometres across the Atlantic Ocean…
Most of world’s colourful corals go white in record-breaking bleaching
The world’s rainbow reefs have gone ghostly white in seas around the globe. The “most intense global coral bleaching event ever” has so far struck 84 per cent of the world’s reefs and is ongoing, the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI)…
Newly discovered ancient apex predator had knife-sharp teeth and bone-crushing jaws
As It Happens6:25Meet the bastetodon, a newly discovered apex predator of ancient Egypt What had the body of a dog, the face of a cat and jaws powerful enough to potentially crush the bones of an elephant? Meet the Bastetodon, a newly…
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#TheMoment a rare colossal squid was captured on video for the first time
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AI and thermal drones are helping find the lost in B.C.’s mountains
Every year, thousands of people walk, run, bike or ski in Vancouver’s iconic North Shore Mountains. But some of those trips don’t go according to plan. More than 100 people call North Shore Rescue every year because they got lost…
Could your microphone be affecting your job prospects?
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Sudbury robotics team makes Canadian history with double qualification for world championships
For the first time ever, a Canadian team has qualified for both the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) world championships in the same year. About 30 students from Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School in Sudbury are now in…
1,900-year-old Roman papyrus details elaborate tax evasion scheme, research suggests
As It Happens6:021,900-year-old Roman papyrus details elaborate tax evasion scheme If you thought you would find few parallels between today’s world and the world of 2,000 years ago, or you feel like you’re the only one dealing with taxes on…
New study shows increased pathogens near B.C. open-net salmon farms
A new study led by the Pacific Salmon Foundation and three northern Vancouver Island First Nations suggests that water collected near active open-net salmon farms contains four times more pathogens harmful to wild salmon than samples collected near inactive salmon farms….
Scientists find strongest evidence yet of life on an alien planet
In a potential landmark discovery, scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have obtained what they call the strongest signs yet of possible life beyond our solar system, detecting in an alien planet’s atmosphere the chemical fingerprints of gases that…
New evidence finds Mars may have had conditions that could have supported life
A new study led by a University of Calgary scientist has found evidence that suggests Mars once had a carbon cycle, giving further support for the past habitability of the red planet. Using data collected from the Mars rover Curiosity,…
Ankylosaur footprints from Canada are first of their kind in the world
Scientists have identified fossil dinosaur footprints from a new species in B.C. and Alberta. They’re believed to be the first tracks found in the world to be identified as belonging to club-tailed ankylosaurs, offering new insights about gaps in the…
Kids could be breathing in plasticizer chemicals from their mattresses, new study suggests
Babies and children up to age four could be breathing in plasticizers and other chemicals from their mattresses while they sleep, a Canadian study suggests. Federal regulations set limits on some phthalates or plasticizers, which are substances added to products to…
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#TheMoment an endangered tortoise became a first-time mom at almost 100
Rachel Metz of the Philadelphia Zoo recounts the moment ‘Mommy’ — a 97-year-old Western Santa Cruz Galapagos Tortoise — produced four new hatchlings, becoming the oldest known first-time mother of her species.
N.L.’s wind-hydrogen hype is on fumes, but this Placentia Bay project is forging ahead
Much of the hype over hydrogen in Newfoundland and Labrador has subsided, and the harsh realities facing this nascent industry are casting a cloud of uncertainty over plans to dot the landscape with hundreds of wind turbines and construct hydrogen plants from Stephenville to Argentia….
Ontario’s severed ties with Starlink impedes access to legal services in remote First Nations
Indigenous legal advocates in northwestern Ontario are sounding the alarm over the Ontario government’s cancellation of its contract with Starlink, citing concerns with people’s access to legal services in remote First Nations. Last month, Premier Doug Ford announced he’d be…
All-female crew, including singer Katy Perry, blast off on Blue Origin rocket
Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin launched his fiancée Lauren Sanchez into space Monday with an all-female celebrity crew that included singer-songwriter Katy Perry and CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King. It was the latest wave in space tourism, where more of the rich…
Manitoba researchers decry funding cuts after premier’s invitation to U.S. scientists
A call from Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew for scientists in the U.S. to consider moving here has researchers in this province demanding more funding to give those who relocate a reason to stay. In an open letter to the provincial government,…
Can Canada grow more of its own food? Greenhouses, vertical farming make it possible, experts say
Cost of Living9:14Should Canada grow more of its own food? While Canadians are taking time at the grocery store looking for Canadian-made products and labels like the maple leaf, local food growers are ramping up production to meet demand. Jon…
‘Sign of hope’ for endangered killer whales as research centre confirms newborn calf
The Centre for Whale Research says one of its field biologists has spotted a new calf in a pod of endangered killer whales off British Columbia’s southern coast. The Washington-based centre says in a Facebook post that biologist Mark Malleson encountered J-pod, part…
Canada will no longer cover travel costs of experts it nominates to UN’s climate science body
In a sudden and unexplained change from previous decades, the federal government has stopped covering the travel costs of Canadian experts volunteering for the next major global climate science assessment. The decision to end travel funding means that Canadian scientists…
De-extinction or pre-extinction? Biotech company’s resurrected ‘dire wolves’ raise questions
American biotech company Colossal Biosciences has announced they have created the “world’s first successfully de-extincted animal,” using ancient DNA and gene-editing technology to create hybrid puppies that they are calling resurrected dire wolves. So far, three snow white pups have…
Canada must seize ‘window of opportunity’ to attract U.S. scientists, health-care workers: medical association
Canada has a unique chance to become a medical and scientific powerhouse — if it moves quickly to scoop up professionals leaving the United States in the wake of health cuts and layoffs, the head of the Canadian Medical Association…
This isn’t a galaxy — it’s a map of a mouse’s brain
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from The Matrix, scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date — a diagram of the wiring connecting 84,000 neurons as they fire off messages. Using a piece of that mouse’s…
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#TheMoment a Canada goose battled a fox on the streets of Toronto
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There’s a new comet in the sky, and it’s already visible through binoculars
One of the great things about astronomy is that it’s full of surprises, especially when it comes to comets — you just can’t predict when a new one might pop up. But when one does appear, it gets both amateur and professional…
Sask. beekeepers hope to avoid sting of killer parasite, tariffs on honey production
Simon Lalonde warns the guests touring his apiary that the yellowish goo his bees are depositing on their clothes isn’t honey. It’s basically bee poop, Lalonde says. It’s a sunny spring day at From Hives to Honey, an apiary a…
A biotech company has, sort of, revived the long-extinct dire wolf
It’s a fierce, majestic beast that disappeared thousands of years ago, save for artistic renderings in books and on screen, as in Game of Thrones. Or, maybe, it’s just a grey wolf with a few tweaks. American biotech company Colossal Biosciences…
‘Don’t have the headphones on’: Safety urged as B.C. bears emerge from hibernation
Officials are urging residents to be alert and secure their garbage bins as B.C.’s bears wake up from their winter hibernation over the coming weeks. There are between 120,000 and 150,000 black bears in the province, according to advocacy group…
Spring goose hunters look to experts with questions about the spread of avian flu
First Nations in northeastern Ontario are preparing for the spring goose hunt, but while the deeply significant cultural tradition is eagerly anticipated, it’s tinged with anxiety this year as well thanks to reports of avian influenza in southern Ontario. The…
With 8.7 million birds dead, B.C. farmers assess avian flu toll, and worry about what’s next
There is a window of relief for British Columbia farmers from the devastating waves of avian flu, leaving them to assess the toll of outbreaks spanning more than three years that saw millions of birds culled at hundreds of farms. Farmers and…
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People getting dangerously close to sea lions in Nanaimo
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How chimpanzee tool use provides insight into early human behaviour
Since Jane Goodall’s groundbreaking discovery in 1960 that chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania use tools to fish termites out of their mounds, further research has found that they use a variety of different tools to suit specific purposes….
This bird’s nest is made of candy wrappers and face masks. Here’s what we can learn
As It Happens6:44This bird’s nest is made of candy wrappers and face masks. Here’s what we can learn In the city centre of Amsterdam, a seemingly ordinary bird nest tells an extraordinary story of human impact on the environment. It’s…
As these kids get hands-on with food, they’re also learning about climate change
What On Earth27:44Tasty, climate-friendly food that kids will make (and eat) Jaela Villalobos originally signed onto the after-school cooking class she’s currently taking to spend time with a friend, but the 10-year-old says the experience has been enriching and eye-opening. …
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Scientists believe an Alaskan volcano is about to erupt. Here’s how they’re preparing
3 hours ago News Duration 3:04 Scientists say it’s likely that the closest active volcano to the Alaskan city of Anchorage will erupt soon. If it does, the primary concern is ash, which could impact both residents and flights in…
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#TheMoment a Canada goose hit by an arrow was released back into the wild
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B.C. mining firm seeking U.S. approval to dig in international waters
A Vancouver-based mining company is looking to sidestep the international agency charged with regulating mining in international waters after lengthy negotiations it says have gone nowhere. The Metals Company (TMC) will instead seek permission from the U.S. to start deep-sea mining…
These sea stars were nearly wiped out — but B.C. researchers say fiords provided refuge
B.C. researchers have found that the fiords of the Central Coast may be providing refuge for the critically endangered sunflower sea star, a discovery that could have implications for wider ecosystems at risk due to warming seas. Nine out of 10…
This N.L. man took a selfie with a beached whale, and took his photography to a whole new level
It’s hard to describe the sheer size of a whale when it washes ashore. That’s why Brendon Gould took to the beach with his drone in River of Ponds, N.L., on the Northern Peninsula. In a social media video that…
How a device called an exoskeleton is helping one N.B. man get back on his feet
After sustaining a spinal cord injury in a motor vehicle accident, Josh Nevers is learning to walk again, even though he doesn’t have much feeling in his legs. A patient at the Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation at the Dr. Everett Chalmers…
Obsidian artifacts unearthed in Alberta offer new clues on prehistoric trade routes
Inky black shards of volcanic glass unearthed in Alberta are helping researchers trace the movements of Indigenous people across Western Canada centuries ago. Hand-carved arrowheads and jagged spears made of obsidian, a sharp rock formed by volcanic magma, are remnants…
NASA astronauts speak after unexpected 9-month stay on the International Space Station
On June 5, 2024, NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore soared into a blue sky in a new Boeing capsule called Starliner. Their mission? To test the spacecraft, dock with the International Space Station (ISS), and then return home a…
It gave us the best map of the Milky Way. Now the Gaia spacecraft is orbiting into retirement
As It Happens5:56It gave us the best map of the Milky Way. Now the Gaia spacecraft is orbiting into retirement After more than a decade of delivering groundbreaking discoveries from the far reaches of our galaxy, the Gaia spacecraft officially…
Myanmar, Thailand rescuers race to find more survivors days after deadly earthquake
Rescuers freed four people from collapsed buildings in Myanmar on Monday, Chinese media reported, offering some hope three days after a massive earthquake killed around 2,000 as searchers raced to find more survivors in Myanmar and Thailand. Among those rescued…
Rare sighting of a ‘sharktopus’ leaves onlookers stunned and puzzled
As It Happens6:32Rare sighting of a ‘sharktopus’ leaves onlookers stunned and puzzled Marine biologist Rochelle Constantine and her research team encountered something completely unexpected during a research trip off New Zealand’s northern coast — a sight that left them absolutely…
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#TheMoment whale watchers spotted a baby orca descended from a Salish Sea legend
Pacific Whale Watching Association executive director Erin Gless recounts the moment a baby orca, descended from the legendary matriarch Wake, was spotted in the Salish Sea, off the coast of Vancouver Island.
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#TheMoment B.C.'s elusive spirit bear emerged for a close-up photo shoot
Wildlife photographer Paul Nicklen recounts the moment he came within a metre of a rare spirit bear or kermode and captured intimate portraits of the iconic animal.
Partial solar eclipse to greet early risers in eastern Canada on Saturday
Grab those solar glasses, eastern Canada: You’re in for a partial solar eclipse on Saturday morning. If you hope to catch it, you’ll have to wake up early, as the eclipse begins just before sunrise — and be in the…
Several killed as strong earthquake strikes central Myanmar, shakes buildings in Thailand
A powerful earthquake rocked Southeast Asia on Friday, killing several people, bringing down a skyscraper under construction in Bangkok and toppling buildings in neighbouring Myanmar, where the ruling junta declared a state of emergency in some areas. At least three…
‘Holy smokes’: Huge log believed to be 50 million years old unearthed at N.W.T. mine
A log of wood believed to be 50 million years old has been hauled up from below ground at Diavik diamond mine in the N.W.T. — a find that researchers say is remarkable but not uncommon. In a post about…
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Why there is renewed hope we might find Flight MH370
Eleven years after the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, the Malaysian government has approved a new search for the plane. One company is so certain new technology will help them find it that they’ve wagered $70 million.
Walnut syrup: How an Ontario couple is tapping into a different sweet treat
Essex County, Ont., couple Leslie and Bob Meloche have been perfecting a unique delicacy for their bed and breakfast guests over the past five years: black walnut tree syrup. Afternoon Drive6:04Black walnut trees can make syrup too Leslie and Bob Meloche…
Assault at Antarctic base could be a warning for future travellers to Mars
A tense situation among members of an isolated base in Antarctica could foretell conflicts among astronauts on a long distance journey to Mars. The South African Antarctic research base, SANAE IV, is located at a remote location in East Antarctica….
NASA scrubs promise to land first woman, first person of colour on the moon from web pages
U.S. President Donald Trump’s campaign to eliminate diversity efforts and language from government organizations has officially reached the moon, with NASA erasing references to its promise to land the first woman and first person of colour on the lunar surface from several of…
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Wild turkeys in the city? Here’s how to steer clear– especially during mating season
Mating season for wild turkeys in southern Quebec runs from late March to early April, meaning the male birds can get aggressive. Experts say more and more turkeys are showing up in urban areas because winters are milder and there’s…
Researchers share lessons on science, friendship on Nova Scotia’s wild Sable Island
On Sable Island, a thin crescent-shaped sandbar in the Atlantic Ocean, the shifting landscapes make for dazzling — and jarring — experiences. The remote island is home to about 450 feral horses, more than 20,000 seals, countless seabirds and, at…
These ice-loving algae may play a big role in lake health. But time is ticking to learn more
The Current12:54Divers are risking their lives to collect algae. Why? On top of the ice, lakes in the winter don’t look like much. They’re barren and seemingly lifeless, a white expanse stretching out as far as the eye can see….
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#TheMoment dolphins greeted the capsule returning astronauts to Earth
Marine mammal expert Ashley Noseworthy recounts the moment a pod of dolphins greeted the SpaceX capsule carrying NASA astronauts returning from nine months stuck in space.
Bird flu is hitting the U.S. hard. Now, migratory birds are flying north
Bird flu is at a dangerous point in the United States: Nearly 167 million birds have been impacted by the H5N1 strain since 2022, and 70 people have been infected. Now, birds are flying our way for the spring migration season. A…
Microplastics are everywhere: 6 ways to help protect your health — and the planet
Purging our world of microplastics requires change at the government level. But until that happens, here are some things individuals can do to make a difference. Plastic pollution has reached every corner of our planet, from the highest mountaintops to…
This deepsea diver was cut off from his air supply for half an hour. He survived
The Current19:46Stranded, this diver lost oxygen for 25 minutes. He survived Chris Lemons says the day of the accident that would nearly claim his life started like any other. “It was very much a normal day at the office,” Lemons…
Scientists thought this Antarctic sea floor would be barren. But it’s teeming with life
As It Happens5:29Scientists thought this Antarctic sea floor would be barren. But it’s teeming with life When the crew aboard an ocean science expedition learned that an iceberg the size of Chicago had broken off from an Antarctic ice shelf,…
Elderly penguins are retiring in style on their own island at this Boston aquarium
As It Happens6:25Elderly penguins are retiring in style with their own island at this Boston aquarium The senior African penguins at the New England Aquarium in Boston have received their own island, where they are fed restaurant-grade fish and vitamins,…
I thought my body was safe from microplastics. I was wrong
Nothing will radicalize you like seeing another person’s garbage in your body. In my blood, in my lungs and in my guts, there are tiny, invisible particles of plastic bags, medical waste, tire dust, synthetic clothing and food packaging. Making…
Megalodon-mania: Teeth from massive ancient shark up for auction in Saint John
A Saint John auction house has opened online bidding on a collection of megalodon shark teeth that are millions of years old. Sarah Jones, curator at Jones Auction House, said interest has already picked up for the teeth of the extinct species, which lived about 3.6…
Astronauts’ 9-month stay in space could help with healthier mission to Mars
As astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams get their land legs back on Earth, the effects of being stranded in space for nine months — and their recovery — will give scientists a chance to improve preparations for eventual, and even longer, space flights, say experts….
Want to win when rolling up the rim? This Waterloo researcher has tips for Tim Hortons online prizes
If you want to win prizes from the Tim Hortons Roll Up To Win game this year, a University of Waterloo associate professor says the best time to play online is in the morning on weekends. “I had the most success…
Once-stranded astronauts return to Earth in splashdown
After a week-long trip to the International Space Station ballooned into a nine-month stay, two NASA astronauts have finally touched — or splashed, rather — down on Earth. On Tuesday, at roughly 6 p.m. ET, a capsule came down off the coast of Tallahassee in…
NASA astronauts head home on SpaceX capsule after drawn-out International Space Station stay
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams departed the International Space Station early on Tuesday morning in a SpaceX capsule for a long-awaited trip back to Earth, nine months after their faulty Boeing Starliner craft upended what was to be…
Ancient mammals had mostly dark brown coats during the dinosaur era, new study reveals
Ancient mammals that lived in the time of dinosaurs were mostly the same dark-brown colour, according to a new study providing clues about how those mammals evolved as they faced giant predators. The study, published in the journal Science, used…
Space crew docks at ISS to replace 2 astronauts stranded for 9 months
A SpaceX capsule delivered four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) early Sunday in a NASA crew-swap mission that will allow a pair of stuck astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, to return home after nine months on the orbiting…
SpaceX launches crew to International Space station to replace stuck NASA astronauts
The replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts launched to the International Space Station on Friday night, paving the way for the pair’s return after nine long months. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams need SpaceX to get this relief team to…
U.S. weather agency cuts will be felt in Canada — especially in hurricane season
A meteorologist who made a life-saving call to a Newfoundland mayor urging him to evacuate residents from the path of post-tropical storm Fiona in 2022 says cuts to weather services in the United States could have impacts in hurricane-prone Atlantic…
Confused about where trash goes? This workshop feels you
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Saturn solidifies its title as moon king with the discovery of 128 new moons
As It Happens5:47Saturn solidifies its title as moon king, with the discovery of 128 new moons If you’re a fan of our night sky here on Earth and its singular moon, then you’d probably really, really love the view from…
SpaceX delays flight to replace NASA’s stuck astronauts after hydraulics problem
NASA and SpaceX on Wednesday delayed the launch of a replacement crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station that would have set in motion the long-awaited homecoming of U.S. astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. NASA had been…
NASA SPHEREx telescope launched to study universe’s origins
A NASA telescope was launched into space from California on Tuesday for a mission to explore the origins of the universe and to scour the Milky Way galaxy for hidden reservoirs of water, a key ingredient for life. The U.S….
North America will have a blood worm moon this week. Here’s how you can see it
This week, robed in twilight, a “blood worm” will pierce the night sky. As ominous as that sounds, don’t think leeches — think lunar. Late Thursday night or Friday early morning, North Americans with clear skies can look up to see…
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Take a look inside this giant satellite dish
CBC’s Giacomo Panico visited a former NATO radome that’s now privately owned and used by a local group of radio astronomers.
How a Yukon entomologist’s fascination with beetle genitalia inspired an art project
A retired Yukon-based entomologist is finding artistic inspiration in the tiniest and most private of places: beetle genitalia. Benoit Godin has been studying aleocharine rove beetles for 18 years. The insects spend most of their time in the litter layer of soil and…
Repeat human-induced earthquakes rattle ranchers in northeastern B.C.
Bo Hedges’ parents have lived on their ranch north of Fort St. John, B.C., for close to 50 years, running the Dead Horse Creek Cattle Company on the property where a natural spring bubbles up near their log home. It sounds peaceful…
Fight between bald eagle and Canada goose in Burlington bay ‘very symbolic,’ says photographer
A bald eagle may have thought it spotted an easy lunch in a Canada goose sitting on an icy bay in Burlington, Ont., but according to Mervyn Sequeira — who watched and photographed a 20-minute battle between the two birds — the goose held…
Canada will add PFAS, which are linked to cancer and other health problems, to toxic substances list
The federal government is moving to add PFAS, a class of thousands of chemicals used in a wide range of products from food containers to clothing, to the official list of toxic substances, in light of growing scientific and public…
Canada looking to help develop sensors for ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence, U.S. general tells conference
Canada’s participation in U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned “Golden Dome” missile-defence system for North America is limited to research involving the detection of incoming threats, the U.S. commander for NORAD told a defence conference on Wednesday. Gen. Greg Guillot told…
Who’s going to fill the U.S.-sized hole in climate diplomacy?
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Cuts to U.S. weather forecasting, climate science create dark clouds for Canadian counterparts
Cuts to the U.S. agency responsible for weather forecasting and climate science have left scientists on this side of the border concerned about the reliability of data Canada needs to predict dangerous events, conduct accurate flood forecasts and understand broader changes…
SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion
Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but it lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down and…
The global race for critical minerals is on. Here’s why they’re the lifeblood of the new tech era
What does your smartphone have in common with a solar panel, or an EV battery, or a piece of military equipment? They’re all made using critical minerals — an essential ingredient in powering the modern technology that we use every day. “They’re…
Scientists brought to tears by huge loss of U.S. butterflies
A fluttering butterfly makes most people smile with delight — a reaction that makes them special among insects. Some people love butterflies so much that, like birders, they look for and count them for fun. In the past two decades,…
World’s biggest iceberg appears to have run aground near remote British island
The world’s largest iceberg appears to have run aground off the coast of a remote British island home to millions of penguins and seals — potentially threatening local wildlife, but also providing an opportunity for research into such rare “megabergs.” Known…
By 6, kids think boys are better than girls at computer science. These programs aim to change that
During lunch recess at Arnott Charlton Public School in Brampton, Ont., girls tinker with coding small, colourful LED lights-and-circuits kits or compose music on laptop computers. A laughing trio of fourth graders fine-tunes a small wheeled vehicle with an extendable…
Rare dolphin sighting delights West Vancouver onlookers
It was just another routine stroll for Imaan Jiwa, who often visits the West Vancouver seawall to relax after a busy workday. “It’s kind of like my place of peace,” the Vancouver resident told CBC News. But on Friday, as…
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Multiple earthquakes in a short time. Should you be worried?
Southwestern British Columbia has experienced several small but noticeable earthquakes over the past few weeks. Seismologist Johanna Wagstaffe explains why these tremors do not increase or decrease the likelihood of a larger earthquake.
Private spacecraft Blue Ghost lands successfully on moon
A private lunar lander carrying a drill, vacuum and other experiments for NASA touched down on the moon Sunday, a success for the latest in a string of companies looking to kickstart business on Earth’s celestial neighbour ahead of astronaut…
4.1-magnitude earthquake strikes near Sidney, B.C.
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck 42 km east of Sidney, B.C., Monday morning. The earthquake, which occurred at 5:02 a.m. PT, was lightly felt around Victoria and Vancouver, according to Earthquakes Canada. It was originally reported as a 4.5 magnitude and…
U of S study pits pea milk against dairy in the fight against osteoporosis
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are trying to determine if pea milk might be as beneficial as dairy for older adults trying to preserve their bone density. The study is being led by Phil Chilibeck, a professor of kinesiology at…
How Do You Test AI Voice Agents for Accessibility Compliance?
Test AI Voice Agents for Accessibility Compliance Testing AI voice agents for accessibility compliance is crucial to ensuring that they are inclusive and usable by people with disabilities. Accessibility compliance involves following guidelines such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines…
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Canadian naval ship in Antarctica for first-of-its-kind climate study
CBC News joins scientists aboard HMCS Margaret Brooke on a mission to Antarctica to unlock climate clues from the southern pole that they hope will shed light on what’s happening in the Arctic.
New bans target PFAS in clothing. Here’s how to avoid exposure
There’s less toxic PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” in raincoats and other products sold in Canada, thanks to new rules elsewhere. But where are PFAS still found? What are the rules here anyway? Should you throw out your old Gore-Tex jacket? And what should…
Pop star Katy Perry, news personalities Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez to go into space
Pop star Katy Perry and journalists Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez, who is also billionaire Jeff Bezos’s fiancée, are set to blast off into space on a Blue Origin rocket, marking the first all-female flight crew in more than six…
For the 1st time in Canada, surgeons put teeth in patients’ eyes to restore sight
As It Happens7:03For the 1st time in Canada, surgeons are putting teeth in patients’ eyes to restore sight When Brent Chapman’s doctor first pitched him on the idea of having one of his own teeth surgically embedded in his eye…
Asteroid’s chance of hitting Earth in 2032 not high after all
New observations of a small asteroid discovered in December have led astronomers to conclude that the chances of it striking Earth are almost zero, after earlier data had indicated a higher risk of a collision with this space rock about…
Here’s how artificial intelligence is levelling the playing field for workers with disabilities
Kevin Carrier has a lot of tools in his tool belt. He’s an expert in all things assistive technology and said recent advancements are opening doors for people with disabilities — people like him. Carrier has Stargardt disease, which causes vision loss. It’s…
Czy warto kupić Dell XPS?
kupić Dell XPS Dell XPS to jedna z najbardziej cenionych serii laptopów na rynku, skierowana zarówno do profesjonalistów, jak i wymagających użytkowników domowych. Wyróżnia się wysoką jakością wykonania, nowoczesnym designem oraz mocnymi podzespołami, które zapewniają wydajność na najwyższym poziomie. Decyzja…
Captain ‘lost for words’ after witnessing a super pod of more than 2,000 dolphins
As It Happens5:53Captain ‘lost for words’ after witnessing a super pod of more than 2,000 dolphins Evan Brodsky was scouting for sea creatures on Friday when he hit “the motherlode.” Brodsky, captain and videographer for a private boat tour company,…
NASA launches satellite for mission to map water on the moon
A dishwasher-sized NASA satellite was launched into space from Florida on Wednesday to identify places on the moon’s surface where water exists — for example, in the permanently shadowed craters at the lunar poles. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from the…
A competing theory to ‘dark energy’ suggests the universe has different time zones
Quirks and Quarks19:35Is dark energy dying? A new theory suggests that the universe has different time zones There’s a cosmic controversy brewing in the universe. It centres around the mysterious force known as “dark energy.” This concept emerged from observations…
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Students put their engineering skills to the test at national robotics competition
High school and CEGEP students from across Canada spent months building their robots to face off in a giant game of tick-tack-toe for the 24th edition of the CRC Robotics Competition.
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Why you shouldn’t run outside during an earthquake
If you’re one of the people who ran outside during the B.C. earthquake last week, you’re not alone. But it’s not the safest choice. Here’s why.
Seal ‘Fitbits’ aim to understand how pups survive on Sable Island
Researchers are trying to unlock the mystery of how grey seal pups on Sable Island develop the capacity to survive their first year. After all, the odds are very much against these cute, furry blobs. Up to about 400,000 grey…
Can this ‘burnt toast’-like substance be a key tool in the fight against climate change?
What On Earth28:12This one weird climate fix is like ‘burnt toast’ It might be considered an odd retirement hobby, but Greg Porteous spends his spare time making biochar. Biochar is a black, charcoal-like substance created by applying high heat to…
What to do if there’s a moose at your door? This B.C. woman had to figure it out
When Chelsea Coles opened her door on Monday morning, it took her brain a while to figure out what was going on. Despite temperatures well below -30 C when factoring in the wind chill, a blast of heat hit her…
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Why your local meteorologist is now a climate expert | Interview with Ginger Zee
4 days ago News Duration 7:34 Broadcast meteorologists used to focus only on short-term forecasts. But as climate change impacts become more evident in the daily weather, their role is shifting. CBC meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe speaks with ABC’s meteorologist, Ginger…
As biodiversity declines, researchers race to name millions of species unknown to science
Ideas53:59Naming Life: The Race to Classify Millions of Unidentified Species In a time of unprecedented biodiversity loss — what’s in a name? In 2023 scientists announced a startling discovery in the Pacific Ocean — in a site proposed for deepsea…
Earthquake shakes parts of B.C. and Alberta, cause being investigated
On Feb. 21, a 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit southwest B.C. near Vancouver. Read updates on that story here. The story below is about an earthquake felt in northern B.C. and Alberta on Feb. 20. A 4.7 magnitude earthquake shook parts of…
American scientists say their work is under attack and ask Canadians for help
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Baby seal found on city streets is learning to eat fish so he can swim free
As It Happens6:20Baby seal found on city streets is learning to eat fish so he can swim free Animal rescuer Sarah Callan was surprised, to say the least, when she learned about a baby seal flopping around the busy streets of…
How a century-old Montreal invention changed snow removal in the city
The challenge facing Montreal snow-removal crews this week is without precedent: two big storms back to back have left more than 70 centimetres of snow to clear. It’s the most in a four-day period on record, according to Environment and…
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No road salt? There are other options
There’s been a lot of ice this winter, making for slippery sidewalks and driveways. And it’s sometimes hard for people to track down road salt. So what can you use instead? CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon explains.
Czy komputer Dell obsługuje wiele języków?
komputer Dell obsługuje wiele języków Komputery Dell, będące jednym z wiodących producentów sprzętu komputerowego, oferują użytkownikom szeroki zakres funkcji, które umożliwiają dostosowanie urządzenia do różnych potrzeb. Jednym z pytań, które często pojawia się wśród użytkowników komputerów Dell, jest to, czy…
Does ELIZA, the first chatbot created 60 years ago, hold lessons for modern AI?
Scientists recently resurrected the original computer code for ELIZA, considered the world’s first chatbot, and thought by many to be the first use of artificial intelligence (AI). Its original creator, however, was adamant the program was not intelligent at all….
Orphaned cougar cubs temporarily taken in by Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Two young orphaned cougars were taken in by the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo on the weekend. The cougar kittens will stay temporarily with the animal care, health and welfare team at the zoo until a permanent home at another facility in Canada is determined….
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Coyotes causing problems in downtown Toronto neighbourhood
1 day ago News Duration 1:48 Coyotes are a regular presence in many Canadian cities, causing few problems and preying on pests. But people in one downtown Toronto neighbourhood say they’re being terrorized, something experts say can be a bigger…
Scientists at U.S. weather forecasting agency ordered to get clearance before talking to Canadian counterparts
Travelling for international meetings or even joining a call with Canadian counterparts has become impossible for some U.S. government scientists, under new directives since U.S. President Donald Trump took office. Canadian ecologist Aaron Fisk says he recently tried to set…
Czy monitor Dell jest lepszy od monitora Samsunga?
monitor Dell jest lepszy od Dell i Samsung to dwie najbardziej znane marki na rynku monitorów komputerowych, oferujące szeroką gamę modeli dla różnych potrzeb. Na przykład linia Ultrasharp firmy Dell jest preferowana przez profesjonalistów ze względu na dokładność kolorów i…
Local angler catches nearly metre-long muskie in Toronto Harbour
A local angler had a pretty notable catch recently. Dylan Sampson could have never imagined a muskie would be at the end of his fishing line in the Toronto Harbour back in December. “When I saw the pattern, I knew right…
Paddleboarder ordered to pay $2,500 for getting too close to orcas near Ucluelet, B.C.
A paddleboarder who got too close to a pod of orcas near Tofino, B.C., has been found guilty of unlawfully disturbing killer whales, a breach of the Federal Fisheries Act. Christie Jamieson, 40, was fined $2,500 earlier this month following the incident in Ucluelet Harbour,…
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#TheMoment a photographer captured some of the world's biggest waves and bravest surfers
Photographer Ben Hartley recounts the moment he risked his life to capture some of the world’s bravest surfers riding some of the world’s biggest waves in Nazaré, Portugal.
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Why Canadians don’t have to worry about soaring egg prices – for now
It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem….
Plain pasta? No, thank you. Study finds cockatoos dunk their snacks in dip for flavour
As It Happens6:15Study finds cockatoos dunk their snacks in dip for flavour Cockatoos are real problem solvers, and sometimes their problem is that their food is too bland. A new study by cognitive biologists has found that some cockatoos will…
Canadian residents are racing to save the data in Trump’s crosshairs
The call to Angela Rasmussen came out of the blue and posed a troubling question. Had she heard the rumour that key data sets would be removed from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website the next day? It’s…
Why major countries can’t agree on how to regulate artificial intelligence
More than 60 nations gathered in Paris this week for an AI summit that was meant to bring world powers together to set a global agenda on the rapidly developing technology. Instead, it showed that some are diverging sharply. Over…
Chronic wasting disease has exploded through Alberta’s deer population. Can it be stopped?
It attacks the brain. It has a 100 per cent fatality rate. And it has spread all across southern and central Alberta. Fifteen years ago, chronic wasting disease was rare in the province’s deer populations, showing up in a small…
How one community in Guatemala lives off the forest, while protecting it for the future
The sound of chainsaws rips through the air. A tree falls to the ground. This may sound like the usual destruction of our environment, but this time, it’s not what it seems. These loggers at work actually live in the…
Gigatonnes of carbon are stored in under-protected areas
New research says the world’s peatlands — squishy, waterlogged, buggy habitats — are vastly under-protected, despite the critical role they play in regulating the environment. “17 per cent of peatlands are currently protected,” said Kemen Austin, lead author of the new…
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Electrified slime with real-world potential
It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem….
How bear penises, a dead porcupine and a late-night ‘citizens arrest’ featured in poaching probe
The investigation began with midnight gunshots, a wounded deer and attempts by alarmed locals in the tiny community of Bridge Lake, B.C., to effect the “citizen’s arrest” of a bewildered hunter allegedly deserted by his friends. A trail of blood…
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#TheMoment researchers tagged a 4.2-metre long male shark — their largest ever
Harley Newton, chief scientist for Ocearch, recounts the moment her team captured, measured, tagged and released their largest-ever male great white shark at 4.2 metres long and 750 kilograms.
Behold the fungus that turns spiders into zombies and marches them to their deaths
As It Happens6:29Newly discovered fungus turns spiders into zombies Tim Fogg walked past the zombie spider fungus many times over the years before he learned what it actually was. As someone who explores caves for a living, Fogg would often see…
New remote scale helps weigh biscuit-eating endangered marmots
For Vancouver Island’s wild marmots, having more junk in the trunk may be the difference between life and death. And the research that involves feeding them biscuits just got an upgrade: technicians have created a scale to weigh the marmots remotely. The study,…
Less acid rain has actually posed problems for Maritime corn crops
Less sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere is believed to have had an impact on corn quality in the Maritimes. In 2018, Dan MacEachern, a research biologist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in P.E.I., began working with the Atlantic Grains Council to…
Another bird flu strain found in U.S. dairy cattle, USDA says
U.S. dairy cattle tested positive for a strain of bird flu that previously had not been seen in cows, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday, ramping up concerns about the persistent spread of the virus. The H5N1 virus…
Whale song shows ‘hallmarks’ of human language
There’s a reason “antidisestablishmentarianism” is more a piece of trivia than vital to the English language. Because a word that long is not what human language favours. According to experts, we tend toward efficiency and brevity — with statistical laws…
There’s a 2% chance a big asteroid could hit Earth in 2032. Scientists say don’t worry about it
Look at it this way — there’s about a 98 per cent chance an asteroid up to the size of a football field won’t hit the Earth in eight years. Still, there’s around a two per cent chance it will, according…
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Robo-dog can be programmed to be industries' best friend
Saskatchewan Polytechnic has purchased a state-of-the-art robotic dog, also known as a quadruped, which students and partners can program for various industrial applications.