What is a purple team assessment in cybersecurity?
A purple team assessment is a structured cybersecurity evaluation where offensive and defensive security teams work together in real time.…
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How to request beats earbud replacement?
Losing or damaging one of your Beats earbuds can be frustrating, especially if you rely on them for daily listening.…
Island-based hereditary chief calls for cancellation of open-net fish farm ban
A hereditary chief with the Ahousaht Nation is calling on the federal government to cancel its plan to ban open-net fish…
Canadian researchers worry U.S. funding cuts could be big setback to Great Lakes cleanup efforts
When it comes to measuring the health of Lake Superior, researcher Tim Hollinger says the fact fish caught in Thunder Bay,…
Thousands of ‘robber bees’ invade B.C. apiarist’s shop in attempted honey heist
A Terrace, B.C., beekeeper found herself in a nightmare situation late last month when “thousands and thousands of bees” filled her…
A Nova Scotia project is raising an insect army to protect hemlocks
High in the tops of some of Nova Scotia’s largest trees, a black speck no bigger than a sugar crystal…
Scuba divers come face to face with great white shark near Hubbards, N.S.
When John Brooks stepped into his wetsuit and strapped on his scuba tank to go diving on Wednesday near Hubbards, N.S., the…
How beavers could help fight wildfires
For Canadians, the beaver is more than a buck-toothed rodent — it’s a national emblem, etched on nickels and central to the…
Rare bird finds a roost in Gatineau after long, mysterious journey
A rare bird’s mysterious journey seems to have taken it from New Guinea to the taxidermist’s table, then from somebody’s display case to…
Science isn’t just done in labs. Sometimes you need to get your hands dirty to learn
A stereotypical image of a scientist is someone in a white lab coat peering into a microscope in a laboratory…
Storing carbon underground? There’s less room than we thought, new study suggests
Many countries, including Canada, are counting on some kind of underground carbon storage to keep planet-warming greenhouse gases out of…
This bright orange shark has shocked and delighted scientists
As It HappensBright orange shark shocks and delights scientist Marine biologist Daniel Arauz Naranjo has spent a lot of time…
Real or fake? AI, editing tools make severe storm photos more difficult to verify
When severe storms hit, many people reach for their phones and cameras to capture images and videos of what’s happening…
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Why the Afghanistan earthquake was so deadly
18 hours ago News Duration 1:34 More than 1,000 people have been killed and entire villages wiped out in Afghanistan…
After a northern lights display on Monday night, there may be another good chance to see them tonight
On Monday night, skywatchers were treated to a moderate display of the northern lights. For those who missed out, there’s…
At least 1,000 dead after landslide in Sudan’s Darfur wipes out village
A landslide wiped out a village in Sudan ‘s western region of Darfur, killing an estimated 1,000 people in one…
Wildfires are reversing Canada’s progress on improving air quality
It’s hard not to forget the 2023 Canadian wildfire season, when more than 16 million hectares of forest were lost, thousands…
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Relationships with AI are here, but do they really help with loneliness? It’s complicated.
It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual,…
Can fish feel pleasure? Scientists say yes, and they might even crave it
As It HappensCan fish feel pleasure? Scientists say yes, and they might even crave it If you’re asked to picture…
You might have heard about the flesh-eating screwworm. Here’s why you shouldn’t freak out
Warning: This story contains images of an open wound that some people may find disturbing. Just when you thought there…
New species of dinosaur-era dragonfly discovered by a research student in Alberta’s Badlands
As a child growing up in Medicine Hat, Andre Mueller was obsessed with dinosaurs — and now the McGill University master’s…
This hiker kicks over people’s picturesque stone stacks. But he’s got a good reason
As It HappensWhy this British hiker keeps kicking over people’s picturesque stone stacks Stuart Cox is waging war against the…
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Rare albino turtles hatch from eggs found outside rural Ottawa home
6 days ago News Duration 2:58 Blanding’s turtles are usually dark grey in colour with a brown to black shell…
First Nations launch drug trial to combat mange in southeastern B.C.’s declining bighorn sheep population
Residents of the South Okanagan in B.C. have noticed an increase in psoroptic mange, a parasitic skin disease, among the area’s…
Extreme summer weather could further endanger monarch butterflies, researchers fear
This summer’s drought and record-breaking heat could affect the fall migration of the endangered monarch butterfly, according to researchers from…
Tick-borne Rocky Mountain spotted fever spreading in Canada
Quebec has reported a case of the potentially deadly tick-borne disease Rocky Mountain spotted fever that was likely acquired in Ontario or…
Well-travelled New Brunswick lobster caught off Cape Cod, Mass.
One New Brunswick lobster was headed south for vacation this summer. “They do not pay one bit of attention to…
Fuzzy caterpillar destroys foliage in parts of western, central Newfoundland
A white tussock moth caterpillar in Corner Brook resident Mark Grady’s garden on Aug. 11. (Submitted by Kenny Grady) Fuzzy…
Threatened frog species on the road to recovery in Alberta
One of Alberta’s most at-risk amphibians is making a comeback. Provincial efforts to help northern leopard frog numbers bounce back…
B.C. ostrich farm loses appeal to save birds from cull in case that attracted White House attention
A B.C. ostrich farm has lost its case to save its birds from a cull order issued by the Canadian…
Canadian companies race to launch rockets into orbit from home soil — a first
On September 29, 1962, Canada’s Alouette I satellite launched atop an American rocket from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in…
Rare butterfly spotted for 1st time in over a century at Toronto’s High Park
A rare butterfly species — the zebra swallowtail — has been spotted in Toronto’s High Park for the first time…
For the first time in over a century, sockeye salmon are able to return to Okanagan Lake
Sockeye salmon are able to return to historic spawning grounds in B.C.’s Okanagan region for the first time in over a century,…
Playful, social and cuddly: world’s largest carnivorous bat surprises researchers
With a metre wingspan, a wicked bite and a face straight out of a creature feature, you’d be hard pressed…
Walmart recalls frozen shrimp in 13 U.S. states over risk of radioactivity
Walmart has recalled frozen, raw shrimp sold in 13 U.S. states because federal health officials say it could have potential…
Why northern Ontario radioactive waste ended up in Corunna — starting in July
Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation says some of the radioactive waste from an old mill near Lake Nipissing has already made…
Breastfeeding could help prevent early puberty in girls and boys, South Korean study finds
Girls and boys who were exclusively breastfed during their first four to six months showed a reduced risk of early puberty,…
How to see the 'planet parade' on now
Want to spot up to six planets at once in the night sky? Look up before dawn for the second…
Fast-spreading fungus deadly to endangered butternut trees attacking 3 areas of P.E.I.
Islanders are being urged to take precautions to prevent the spread of a tree fungus that has now been detected in…
Are EVs really greener than gas-powered cars?
Welcome to our weekly newsletter where we highlight environmental trends and solutions that are moving us to a more sustainable…
Fraser River salmon returns this year a ‘real chance to celebrate,’ harvesters say
Guy Johnston is out fishing near the B.C. border with southeast Alaska. Over the phone, he tells CBC News that fishermen…
Replanting forests after wildfires comes with complex challenges, but there are opportunities in the ashes
Early last September, firefighters were in the final stages of containing a 33,000-hectare wildfire complex in Alberta’s Jasper National Park.…
Study finds impacts of colonization destroyed nearly 90% of Burrard Inlet food ecosystems
Michelle George’s family has stories of the fish in the Burrard Inlet being so plentiful they stopped ships from sailing…
City data suggests ‘stark decline’ of waterfowl on Toronto beaches during summer, expert says
This story is a collaboration between CBC Toronto and the Investigative Journalism Foundation (IJF). A new analysis of city data suggests a dramatic…
Climate change ‘sets the stage for more extreme fire behaviour,’ says researcher
The province has averaged fewer than 100 wildfires per season in the previous five years, but this year the number…
Scientists fear political meddling after Ontario premier vows to hunt down anyone testing on dogs
Some researchers say they’re concerned about possible political interference in science after Ontario’s premier said he would be “hunting down” scientists who…
Rabbits with strange horn-like growths spotted in Colorado
A group of rabbits in Colorado with grotesque, horn-like growths may seem straight out of a low-budget horror film, but…
People often miscalculate the impact of climate choices — like owning a dog — study says
It turns out many people aren’t great at identifying which personal decisions contribute most to climate change — and some…
Was it a plane? Was it a UFO? Bright light over Quebec captivates stargazers
With eyes turned to the skies, stargazers taking in the Perseid meteor shower on Tuesday night witnessed something out of this…
This is our second-worst wildfire season on record — and could be the new normal
This year’s wildfire season is already the second-worst on record in Canada, and experts are warning that this might be…
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How to best view the Perseid meteor shower
Aug. 12, 2025, is the peak night to watch the Perseid meteor shower. Astrophotographer Tim Yaworski (‘The Living Sky Guy’)…
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef sees sharp decline in coral cover in 2 regions
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has suffered the largest decline in coral cover in two of its three regions over the…
Calm before the storms: Forecasters say the quiet Atlantic hurricane season won’t last
In May, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasted an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season, but so far it…
Plastic pollution is still a problem. A UN meeting in Geneva is hoping to change that
On Thursday, Dalhousie University professor Tony Walker will virtually meet with the UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC). The committee is in its sixth…
B.C. mushroom picking robots get $40M boost to fill growing agricultural labour shortage
A B.C.-based startup that makes artificial intelligence (AI)-run mushroom harvesting robots says a recent $40-million investment will help the company…
‘Starsailor’ rocket to lift off from Cree territory — Canada’s first space launch in more than 25 years.
The “Starsailor” rocket will take off from a trapline in northern Quebec, marking the first time in more than 25…
Breaking down how a massive U.S. funding cut could impact future mRNA vaccines
The Trump administration says it is pulling half a billion dollars from U.S. government-funded research projects to create new mRNA…
Federal Fisheries Department was part of previous OceanGate mission
Earlier this week, the U.S. Coast Guard released a report that concluded the tragedy on June 18, 2023, could have…
Attention stargazers! It’s time for one of the best meteor showers of the year — the Perseids
You know that summer is winding down when it’s time for the Perseid meteor shower. The shower is considered one…
What’s slimy, green and flourishing thanks to climate change?
If you guessed algae, you’re right. New research published in Communications Earth & Environment suggests algae growth is increasing in…
Voices call for justice, change after release of Titan implosion report
The Titan submersible imploded on a dive to the site of the Titanic wreckage in 2023. (OceanGate Expeditions/The Canadian Press)…
Mer Bleue Bog ‘filled with bombs,’ according to new drone scans
A recent project by Carleton University graduate students used drones to search for magnetic signals linked to unexploded bombs in…
Gardeners, academic at odds on how to best deal with growing Japanese beetle population
Ravaging rose bushes and feasting on backyard crops, Japanese beetles are an ongoing issue for gardeners in the Halifax area,…
U.S. Coast Guard releases damning report on OceanGate, 2 years after fatal Titan implosion
Two years after the fatal implosion of the Titan submersible, the United States Coast Guard has released the results of…
This car has more than 1.2 million km on it — and it’s still going strong
If you were to spot Andy Campbell’s ride on the road, you might not think too much about it. Maybe…
Close encounter with great white shark near Halifax sparks awe, disbelief
A Dalhousie University student studying marine biology is sharing a breathtaking photo of a great white shark she took while…
Conservationists are giving rhinos radioactive horns to save them from poachers
As It HappensConservationists are giving rhinos radioactive horns to save them from poachers Injecting radioactive isotopes into the horn of…
How climate change in the last Ice Age helped create the Bay of Fundy tides
Climate change feels like a contemporary issue, but the Bay of Fundy tides have roots in changes that happened at…
Tsunamis: What are they and how do they happen?
On Tuesday, a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake rocked the area around Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, resulting in tsunami warnings being issued…
This grizzly followed a Calgary couple along a popular trail until they finally roared at it
Howard Mah and Lori Arnason had never seen a wild grizzly until Saturday. And if they ever see one again, they’ll be…
Rare leatherback sea turtle spotted off B.C. coast
A B.C. nurse has documented a giant leatherback sea turtle swimming off the coast of Haida Gwaii, a collection of islands…
Astronomers think they’ve captured a planet forming around a host star — something never seen before
Astronomers believe they have caught a planet in the act of forming, something that has never before been witnessed. Planets…
Tinp’si’na is still being harvested by Nakota families as a traditional food source and medicine
Heather O’Watch says harvesting tinp’si’na (wild turnip in the Nakoda language) in June is a time to pass along traditions and teachings…
Scientists find the world’s smallest snake, once feared extinct, hanging out under a rock
As It HappensScientists re-discover the world’s smallest snake, hanging out under a rock in Barbados Until this spring, the world’s…
Chimney swifts’ housing crisis creates hurdle for affordable housing providers
The chimney swift is a disappearing bird that originally nested in hollow old-growth trees. After those forests were logged, it found…
Will we have thinking robots by 2030? Or is this just hype from big tech?
The CurrentWhat is AGI, and will it harm humanity? These days many people use artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for everything…
The natural diamond industry is getting rocked. You can thank the lab-grown variety for that
When Aret Oymakas started selling diamonds years ago, engagement ring shoppers came in looking for one thing for their brides-to-be: a…
Mountain roads and coal mines cut grizzly bears off from habitat, study finds
A new study found that grizzly bears have had to change their movements across the Canadian Rockies, becoming more constrained…
Trump’s NASA cuts will ‘compromise human safety,’ hundreds of employees say in letter
As It HappensTrump’s NASA cuts will ‘compromise human safety,’ say hundreds of employees NASA scientists say pending cuts to the…
Goldfish, traps and electric currents: Inside Canada’s quiet war against invasive carp
With long wires trailing from its bow like steel whiskers, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans research vessel Nobilis resembles…
Wildlife rescue hopes blind baby moose can find forever home at Toronto Zoo
A wildlife rescue in Ottawa is hoping the province will allow it to transfer a blind baby moose to the Toronto…
More research needed on wildfire smoke toxicity, scientists say as they warn of pollution ‘time bomb’
Wildfire smoke in Manitoba could be even more toxic than usual and more research needs to be done on the pollutants…
South Australia algal bloom a ‘natural disaster,’ state’s premier says, as species wiped out
A massive outbreak of toxic algae off South Australia, which has devastated hundreds of species of marine life and disrupted…
Researchers chase storms, study fist-sized stones in Alberta’s ‘Hailstorm Alley’
Julian Brimelow holds up a replica of the mother of all hailstones — a lumpy white blob as big as…
A Chinese research vessel returns to Arctic waters — and Canada is watching
The Canadian military and possibly the coast guard are keeping tabs on a Chinese research vessel as it returns to…
Invasive Japanese beetles found outside downtown core in Kamloops, B.C.
A Kamloops, B.C., resident has reported invasive Japanese beetles outside the city’s downtown core — an area which is considered…
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What makes the St. Lawrence River so dangerous for swimmers?
It’s an important waterway in North America, but conditions in the St. Lawrence River can change rapidly and its size…
Spotting rare right whale off Newfoundland had this tour guide ‘Out of my skin excited’
There are about 370 North Atlantic right whales left in the world — and a Newfoundland man spotted one off the…
Move over, Jurassic Park. Manitoba was home to newly discovered 390-million-year-old extinct fish
On a warm, sunny July day, paleontologist Melina Jobbins and her team search an old rock quarry near Lundar, Man., for…
GPS ear tags help track bison at Sask.’s Buffalo Pound Provincial Park
More than a dozen bison are now being electronically tracked across 100 hectares of rolling hillside at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park in southern Saskatchewan. Park…
Manitoba researchers part of team working to unravel mystery of largest black hole merger ever detected
A group of Manitoba researchers were involved behind the scenes of an international effort that this week revealed how two massive black holes…
Slow and steady progress in decade-long project to save B.C.’s only native turtle
Menita Prasad knows that turtles don’t get the same kind of attention from the public as a “cute, fluffy mammal.”…
For these dolphins, using sponges to dig up fish is a family tradition
As It HappensStudy examines why some dolphins put sea sponges on their noses In a marine-protected area off the coast…
How researchers are mapping genetics in N.B. to detect inherited diseases sooner
Researchers at Vitalité Health Network imagine a health-care system where patients are screened early for a disorder or disease they inherited from their…
How does wildfire smoke affect birds? This researcher is looking to find out
A researcher at the University of Saskatchewan wants to know how birds, particularly songbirds, are being impacted by wildfires and smoke.…
Canada needs agency to manage public UFO sightings, says new federal report
Canada needs a transparent, public-facing agency in charge of managing reports of mystifying things seen darting, blinking or hovering through…
Want a big piece of Mars? It could be yours — for $4M US
For sale: a 25-kilogram rock. Estimated auction price: $2 million to $4 million US. Why so expensive? It’s the largest piece of…
Alberta wastewater unlocked key information about COVID-19. Could it help with measles too?
As Alberta’s measles outbreaks grow, researchers are now watching the province’s wastewater for the highly contagious virus and hoping to…
UNB researchers help filmmakers get closeup view of endangered whales
Two University of New Brunswick researchers are preparing for another cruise into the Gulf of St. Lawrence this week to…
B.C. ostrich farm set to fight cull order in Federal Court of Appeal today
The Federal Court of Appeal will hear arguments from a B.C. ostrich farm Tuesday as it seeks to protect its herd…
Research project at Churchill facility raises alarm about potential impact of oil spill in Arctic waters
A natural remedy that has previously helped counter oil spills will be too slow to “do any useful work” if…
This tree-killing beetle revealed its presence in B.C. when it flew into the wrong person
The tiny beetle could scarcely have picked a worse human to fly into. Amateur entomologist Andrew Short was sitting on…
Lithium-ion battery fires jump 162% in Toronto over 2 years, city says
The number of fires sparked by lithium-ion batteries in Toronto has more than doubled in the span of two years,…
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Fireflies on the rise? Montrealers spotting more lightning bugs in their backyards
The sightings have some asking if the insects are returning or if they just went unnoticed. Experts say the rain…
Chimps are sticking grass and sticks in their butts, seemingly as a fashion trend
As It Happens6:31Why chimpanzees are sticking grass and sticks in their butts A group of chimpanzees in Zambia have resurrected…
Wildfire fighter attacked by grizzly bear while on the job in northern B.C.
A B.C. wildfire fighter was scratched and bitten by a grizzly bear while on the job Friday, the B.C. Wildfire…
Solar was the leading source of electricity in the EU last month, says report
Solar power was the European Union’s largest source of electricity for the first time in June, overtaking nuclear and wind…
No, David Suzuki hasn’t given up on the climate fight — but his battle plan is changing
Canadian environmentalist David Suzuki made headlines last week when he said in an interview with iPolitics that humanity has lost its…
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Why Earth will spin slightly faster on 3 days this summer
On July 9, July 22, and Aug. 5, Earth will rotate a tiny bit quicker making those days ever so…
Serval owner says regulation and permitting for exotic cats is needed, not a full-on ban
A serval owner and Bengal and Savannah cat breeder in B.C.’s Central Okanagan is raising concerns about the province’s proposal…
Orcas off B.C. coast face ‘high probability of extinction’ if conditions don’t change: report
A new report from a group of more than 30 experts says a population of endangered killer whales off the…
Toronto’s proposed rat attack plan faces 1st hurdle
A Toronto municipal committee is set to look over a newly-proposed rat control plan on Wednesday. Last month, city manager…
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Sask. researchers discover how T. Rex might have healed from injuries
Researchers from the University of Regina have been studying a fracture in a rib fossil from the province’s famous Scotty…
10-metre member of ‘mysterious’ shark species spotted off P.E.I.’s North Shore
One of the world’s second-largest species of fish was spotted off the North Shore of P.E.I. by a group of…
Australian woman found guilty of murder after serving poisonous mushrooms to in-laws for lunch
An Australian woman was on Monday convicted of murdering three elderly relatives of her estranged husband with a meal laced…
This woman’s Depression Era Garden is full of plants you’ve probably never heard of
In a small London, Ont., neighbourhood garden, some veggies from a bygone era are growing, and the woman who planted them…
These bird moms lay their eggs in other species’ nest, and never come back for them
As It Happens6:19These birds mom lay their eggs in other species’ nest, and never come back for them When a…
Rats, beware: Toronto outlines new plan to attack its growing rodent problem
Toronto could soon see a plan to address the growing number of rats in the city as major construction projects and climate…
Ancient Saskatchewan archaeological site falls victim to illegal scavenging
A crucial archaeological site in Saskatchewan has become a target for illegal scavenging. Âsowanânihk, which means “a place to cross” in Cree, is…
These sea spiders use the bacteria on their bodies to turn methane into food
As It Happens6:30Newly discovered sea spiders use bacteria on their bodies to turn methane into food Most people probably don’t…
What is the essence of cool? A global study narrows it down to 6 key traits
As It Happens5:44What is the essence of cool? Study narrows it down to 6 key traits Cool is cool, no…
Bezos-backed methane tracking satellite lost in space
An $88 million satellite backed by billionaire Jeff Bezos that detected oil and gas industry’s emissions of the powerful greenhouse…
Campaign launches to protect endangered badgers being killed on roads in B.C.’s Interior
B.C. residents are being asked to report badger sightings as part of a new campaign aimed at protecting the elusive…
Astronomers may have discovered 3rd-known interstellar visitor
It appears our solar system is getting more popular with out-of-towners. Astronomers may have found a third interstellar object, something…
Decision to refill Lake Pisiquid coming with side-effects, say some Windsor residents
Some Windsor, N.S., residents say a two-year-old decision to close the gates of an aboiteau and keep Lake Pisiquid filled…
Western Canadian glaciers melting twice as fast as they did a decade ago, research shows
Researchers say some glaciers in Western Canada and the United States lost 12 per cent of their mass from 2021 to 2024,…
Orcas might be trying to learn ‘who we are’ when they share prey with humans, study suggests
Jared Towers was in his research vessel on two separate occasions watching killer whales off the coast of Vancouver Island…
Aggressive cougars shut down biking trails in Whistler, B.C., area
More cougar sightings in B.C.’s Sea-to-Sky region have led to trail closures in the resort municipality of Whistler and in…
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These massive waves used to be the stuff of legend
4 days ago News Duration 3:33 Once dismissed as a maritime myth, rogue waves are now being recorded in Canadian…
‘Like a clear-cut forestry operation’: Cleanup begins at downburst-hit Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park
When Cameron Hockey is asked to describe the devastation from a downburst that hit Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park in…
Origins of COVID-19 still unclear, according to final report from WHO expert group
An expert group charged by the World Health Organization to investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic started released its final report…
Islanders are being asked to help track the rare smooth greensnake this summer
If you spot a smooth greensnake in the wild on Prince Edward Island this summer, the province’s Forests, Fish and…
N.B. Museum set to add 1st rare owl specimen found in the province in over 100 years
The New Brunswick Museum is set to add a rare great grey owl to its extensive bird collection in July. …
U.S. government cuts key hurricane forecasting data from satellites
Weather experts are warning that hurricane forecasts will be severely hampered by the upcoming cut-off of key data from U.S.…
Curious great white shark circles lobster boat off Cape Breton, chomps briefly on hull
A Cape Breton lobster fisherman and his crew had the encounter of a lifetime this week when a 4.5-metre great white…
Scientists say they’ve proven these Canadian rocks are the oldest on Earth
In 2008, Canadian researchers led by McGill PhD student Jonathan O’Neil said they’d found the world’s oldest rocks, formed 4.3…
Scientists studying suspected Lake Superior meteotsunami that left residents ‘in awe’
Alan Auld of Shuniah, Ont., said he stepped out to look at Lake Superior on Saturday and was among people who saw the…
How to help your body cope in hot weather
As people across Ontario, Quebec and major cities in the U.S. swelter under a June heat wave, medical experts are…
Heart monitors for horses, shaded pens for bulls part of rodeo safety at Calgary Stampede
Tents are being set up to provide shade for bulls and broncs and some chuckwagon horses are to be fitted…
How Jaws made us believe great white sharks are villains in real life
Ideas53:59Beware of Sharks: Jaws and an Ocean Full of Monsters It was 50 years ago this month when Jaws premiered…
‘Very emotional’: Brain-computer tech gives kids with disabilities new powers
It sounds like something from a futuristic film: Technology that allows users to control their environment with mere thoughts. But…
Researchers discover ancient predatory, fanged fish that swam in Nova Scotia waters
Researchers have discovered a new species of ancient fish with hooked front fangs that made them a fearsome and effective…
U.S. science funding uncertainty reshapes grad school choices for Canadians
After graduating with a bachelor degree in mathematics from the University of Waterloo, Kareem Alfarra had hopes of continuing his…
Phytoplankton, key to ocean life, falling 2% per year in North Atlantic
Two main types of phytoplankton have been decreasing in biomass in the North Atlantic by two per cent each year for…
Jaws attacked 50 years ago, changing how we look at movies — and sharks
Summers have never been quite the same since June 20, 1975, and it’s all thanks to a “mindless eating machine”…
The U.S. is cutting billions from science. Canadian researchers say it’s time to step up
Scientists in Canada are scrambling. Over the past few months, the U.S. government has cut billions of dollars in funding from…
Old, inactive oil and gas wells emitting almost 7 times more methane than official estimates
Inactive and abandoned oil and gas wells in Canada are a much bigger climate problem than previously thought, emitting almost…
Mercury poisoning in Peru’s Amazon found in nearly 80 per cent of villagers in recent study
Indigenous and riverine communities in the Loreto region of the Peruvian Amazon have “chronic exposure” to mercury, according to a…
Tire particles, perfumes, metals? Extensive study of Toronto air looks at what we’re breathing in
Walking down Fort York Boulevard on a fresh, breezy afternoon, scientist Elisabeth Galarneau has no issue pointing out possible sources…
Your brain on hockey: Waterloo study aims to capture ‘real-time experience’ of spectators
Jacob Howard likes watching sports, but hockey is the one he gets most excited about. “It’s fast-paced,” he said in uptown…
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How the Toronto Zoo puts animals 'in the mood' to mate
Ever wonder how the Toronto Zoo makes sure those cute baby animals are born? CBC’s Dwight Drummond went behind the…
Flourish or flounder: How wildfires affect boreal forest wildlife
There’s an entire cycle of life that helps some wildlife thrive when the boreal forest burns, but experts say climate…
Funding to protect oceans falls far short of what UN says is needed
A UN push for investment to protect the world’s oceans yielded around $10 billion US ($13.6 billion Cdn) in deals at a…
23andMe ‘failed to take basic steps’ to protect private information, investigation finds
DNA testing company 23andMe didn’t have adequate data protections and ignored warning signs ahead of a massive data breach almost…
Flourish or flounder: How wildfires affect Boreal forest wildlife
There’s an entire cycle of life that helps some wildlife thrive when the boreal forest burns, but experts say climate…
Like real-life Dr. Dolittles, scientists are using AI to decode animal communication
The Current23:59What are animals saying? AI is helping to decode Bottlenose dolphins are known for their intelligence, and now researchers…
Rare spirit bear cub living near B.C. highway stirs excitement, concern, as word of its existence spreads
Shelley Lindaas has long dreamed of seeing a Kermode bear cub in person. An amateur wildlife photographer based in Terrace,…
Tips for making your garden a pollinator haven
Hello, Earthlings! This is our weekly newsletter on all things environmental, where we highlight trends and solutions that are moving…
Indigenous people fleeing wildfires face immense mental health burdens. Experts say they shouldn’t have to
Jeewa Liske was four months pregnant in August 2023 when she had to flee wildfire smoke in Yellowknife and make…
One of Toronto’s oldest elm trees is on its last legs. Researchers are racing to re-grow copies
One of the largest old elm trees in Toronto — possibly in all of southern Ontario — is on its last legs.…
Nuclear Waste Management Organization begins site selection process for 2nd deep geological repository
The Canadian government has yet to decide whether it would allow recycling spent nuclear fuel in the country, as the Nuclear…
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Ticks are showing up in places where they didn’t use to
Ticks are showing up in more places, earlier in the season and bringing disease risks with them. CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe…
One of Toronto’s oldest elm trees is on its last legs. Researchers are racing to re-grow copies
One of the largest old elm trees in Toronto — possibly in all of southern Ontario — is on its last legs.…
Antarctic treaty under stress as member countries gather in Italy
For 65 years, an international treaty forged at the height of the Cold War has governed Antarctica. But with rising…
Potholes are costing Canadians billions. But there are some solutions
Cost of Living9:37Why potholes are money pits Dylan Langille is very familiar with the swerves it takes to dodge the…
‘The missing link’: New early tyrannosaur species discovered by Calgary researchers
Scientists from the University of Calgary have discovered a new dinosaur specimen that they say appears to be the “missing…
How close are we to getting a vaccine for Lyme disease?
Diana Moser has, to the best of her knowledge, not contracted Lyme disease, a welcome status quo that might be…
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See an injured turtle? This centre is looking for volunteers to bring them to rehab
4 days ago News Duration 3:15 As turtles come out of hibernation, they risk getting hit by cars or boats.…
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Seeking independence from U.S., Canadian Space Agency renews ties with European counterpart
It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual,…
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#TheMoment an orca 'moonwalked' off the coast of West Vancouver
Allison MacGillivary recounts the moment she and her family spotted a killer whale swimming backwards off the shoreline in West…
Millions of seahorses worth $29M smuggled illegally, study finds
Nearly five million smuggled seahorses were seized globally by authorities over a 10-year period, Canadian researchers found, warning it’s only…
Here’s how wildfire smoke exposure can impact your health
As communities battle out-of-control fires in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, thousands of residents — including those in surrounding regions — are…
Two Canadian UNESCO Geoparks cautioned to make improvements or risk losing status
Two unique areas of Atlantic Canada recognized for their geological significance five years ago have been cautioned to make changes or…
2 new species of crayfish identified in Pacific Northwest — and they’re already at risk
Two new species of crayfish have been identified in the Pacific Northwest region of North America, and researchers say both…
Raccoons invaded her walls amid a neighbour’s reno weeks ago. Now this Toronto woman says she’s fed up
For the past few weeks, Ariel Lukaniuk says she and her partner have been sleeping in their second bedroom. That’s…
Canadian technology could be used to mine the deep seas, but there’s growing alarm over the risks
In dark waters near Collingwood, Ont., a giant yellow machine with metallic claws precisely snatches tiny rock balls from the…
Marc Garneau, 1st Canadian astronaut in space, dead at 76
Former astronaut and cabinet minister Marc Garneau has died. He was 76. A statement from his wife, Pam Garneau, says he…
Rare black iceberg spotted off Labrador coast could be 100,000 years old, prof says
A rare black iceberg spotted off the coast of Labrador is making a splash on social media after a fish…
Life is ‘better after solar’: Harnessing sunlight gives India’s salt farmers freedom and profit
Under a punishing midday sun, Devabhai Sawadiya slowly rakes the salt pan that has been in his family for generations.…
Reports on the homosexual behaviour of penguins in Antarctica were hidden for over 100 years
By Carolyn Whittaker, producer of Animal Pride For generations, scientists have been documenting same-sex pairings, non-reproductive copulation and complex gender…
Here’s where wildfire smoke is spreading in Canada and the U.S.
As wildfires continue to rage in Western Canada, communities in affected areas and surrounding provinces have been blanketed by thick…
Food delivery robots in Markham test appetite for high-tech takeout
The next time you order takeout in Markham, Ont., it could get dropped off by a robot and its human…
Following a weekend northern lights display, there’s still a chance to see them tonight
There was a powerful geomagnetic storm over the weekend, resulting in beautiful displays of the northern lights from Canada down…
An AI bot might be asking the questions at your next job interview
When Wafa Shafiq realized her upcoming job interview would be conducted by an artificial intelligence bot, she thought: Why not? …
Dinos, meet drones: How new technology could reshape the fossil record
A new study is challenging a long-standing method of dating dinosaur fossils in Alberta’s Dinosaur Provincial Park — using drone…
Room for 2,400? Chimney swifts check into a Fredericton chimney
You might not want to live in a chimney, but for a chimney swift, it’s the ideal place to rest…
‘Bear birdie’: Golfers tee off with wildlife in Kananaskis
Bears don’t need a tee time to get on the green. When she went to the Kananaskis Country Golf Course…
Clearest images of sun’s atmosphere yet show coronal rain and dancing plasma
New images that are the highest resolution ever taken of the surface of the sun and its corona will help…
Unions oppose B.C. port’s plans to test self-driving trucks
Canada’s third-largest port plans to test self-driving trucks as it explores ways to increase its capacity, according to a port authority…
Sightings of invasive goldfish in P.E.I. pond spark worries they’re breeding there
A central P.E.I. watershed group and the provincial Department of Forests, Fish and Wildlife are raising concerns about sightings of…
Researchers hope tracking zooplankton from space will help endangered whales
Researchers are hoping a technique that identifies zooplankton from space will eventually help them track the movement of critically endangered North…
Forecast for the next 5 years? Record-breakingly hot, UN weather agency says
There’s a very high chance that one of the next five years will set a new heat record. It’s also very…
The carbon removal Olympics are set to kick off in this Alberta industrial park
Just off the highway near Innisfail, Alta., a town about 120 kilometres north of Calgary, is a construction site immediately…
Why MIT researcher is calling for ‘algorithmic justice’ against AI biases
Ideas53:59A rallying cry for ‘algorithmic justice’ in the face of AI bias Joy Buolamwini is at the forefront of artificial…
‘Water is sacred’: Treaty 3 team deploys new water monitoring devices across territory
Laine Fyke says it’s important to find out how climate change is affecting lakes and rivers across Treaty 3 territory.…
Eastern Canadians are asking: What’s with this crappy weather?
It was drizzly and misty, with low clouds obscuring the tops of tall buildings on Thursday evening in Toronto as people headed home from…
Vancouver park owls a big hoot for wildlife lovers
They’ve been flocking to Vancouver’s Westside by the hundreds, armed with binoculars, cellphones, cameras and giant telephoto lenses, all in…
Vancouver Island fossil hunters honoured in naming of prehistoric sea monster
A fossil-hunting father-daughter team from Vancouver Island has been recognized in the naming of a new genus of giant prehistoric…
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…
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…