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…
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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…
Testing confirms avian flu after hundreds of dead geese found near Lipton, Sask.
Hundreds of dead geese found this spring in fields near Lipton, Sask., 90 kilometres north east of Regina, died from…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
This orange lobster might not look that rare — but it’s 1 in 30 million
Until last week, fishmonger Yvon Jalbert had never seen an orange lobster in his 40-year career. “It’s pretty rare. We’ve…
‘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…
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 —…
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…
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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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Ontario greenlights construction of Canada’s first small modular reactor
Premier Doug Ford’s government has given Ontario Power Generation the green light to start construction on Canada’s first small modular…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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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.…
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…
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P.E.I. watershed group hopes fish like this are ready for a close-up, in the name of science
6 hours ago News Duration 2:08 The Central Queens Branch of the P.E.I. Wildlife Federation is launching a new project…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
‘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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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#TheMoment a rare colossal squid was captured on video for the first time
It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual,…
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…
Could your microphone be affecting your job prospects?
evEn IF yOU cAN UNdersTanD eVEry OnE oF tHese WORdS, HOW thiS SEntENce lOOks, MaTTeRs. Beyond being an affront…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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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…
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…
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,…
All-female crew, including singer Katy Perry, set to blast off on Blue Origin rocket
Pop star Katy Perry and journalists Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez, who is also billionaire Jeff Bezos’s fiancée, underwent final preparations…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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#TheMoment a Canada goose battled a fox on the streets of Toronto
It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual,…
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…
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…
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,…
‘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…
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…
With 8.7M 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…
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People getting dangerously close to sea lions in Nanaimo
It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual,…
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…
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…
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…
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Scientists believe an Alaskan volcano is about to erupt. Here’s how they’re preparing
2 hours ago News Duration 3:04 Scientists say it’s likely that the closest active volcano to the Alaskan city of…
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#TheMoment a Canada goose hit by an arrow was released back into the wild
It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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,…
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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…
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…
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…
‘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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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Shipwrecks litter the N.S. coast. Now we can see some in 3D
Michael Schwinghamer has a passion for shipwrecks and is on a mission to capture them in their watery graves —…
IN PHOTOS | See rare ‘blood moon’ during total lunar eclipse
Canada People around the world got to witness a rare total lunar eclipse coinciding with a full moon, dubbed a…
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…
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…
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…
Confused about where trash goes? This workshop feels you
Hello, Earthlings! This is our weekly newsletter on all things environmental, where we highlight trends and solutions that are moving…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Who’s going to fill the U.S.-sized hole in climate diplomacy?
Hello, Earthlings! This is our weekly newsletter on all things environmental, where we highlight trends and solutions that are moving…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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,…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
How Does Speech-to-Text (STT) Affect AI Voice Agent Performance?
Speech-to-Text (STT) Affect AI Voice Agent Performance Speech-to-text (STT) technology plays a crucial role in determining the performance of AI…
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…
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…
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…
Co to jest Dell SafeBIOS?
jest Dell SafeBIOS Dell SafeBIOS to technologia zabezpieczająca, opracowana przez firmę Dell w celu ochrony integralności systemu BIOS w komputerach…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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…
Can this ‘burnt toast’-like substance be a key tool in the fight against climate change?
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What to do if there’s a moose at your door? This B.C. woman had to figure it out
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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…
As biodiversity declines, researchers race to name millions of species unknown to science
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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…
American scientists say their work is under attack and ask Canadians for help
Hello, Earthlings! This is our weekly newsletter on all things environmental, where we highlight trends and solutions that are moving…
Baby seal found on city streets is learning to eat fish so he can swim free
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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…
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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…
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…
Czy mogę uzyskać rozszerzoną gwarancję na komputer Dell?
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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…
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Coyotes causing problems in downtown Toronto neighbourhood
2 days ago News Duration 1:48 Coyotes are a regular presence in many Canadian cities, causing few problems and preying…
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,…
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…
Czy monitor Dell obsługuje FreeSync?
monitor Dell obsługuje FreeSync FreeSync to technologia, która działa na wielu monitorach Dell, redukując rozrywanie ekranu i zacinanie się obrazu…
Behold the fungus that turns spiders into zombies and marches them to their deaths
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#TheMoment a photographer captured some of the world's biggest waves and bravest surfers
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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,…
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…
Plain pasta? No, thank you. Study finds cockatoos dunk their snacks in dip for flavour
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Gigatonnes of carbon are stored in under-protected areas
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Electrified slime with real-world potential
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Paddleboarder ordered to pay $2,500 for getting too close to orcas near Ucluelet, B.C.
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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…
New remote scale helps weigh biscuit-eating endangered marmots
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Less acid rain has actually posed problems for Maritime corn crops
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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…
Whale song shows ‘hallmarks’ of human language
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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…
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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…
UBC researchers say space junk has increasing potential to disrupt air travel
Large, uncontrolled space junk reentering Earth’s atmosphere has the increasing potential to disrupt air travel, if affected airspace is closed…