#TheMoment a 2-year-old became friends with a bird named Russell Crow
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Grizzlies get their bearings after emerging from winter slumber
Even with the heavy snowfall that hit southern Alberta this week, it’s still springtime, and bears across the Rockies are…
German zoo animals enjoy egg-cellent Easter treats
2 days ago News Duration 0:54 Bears, macaques, mongooses and more at the Gelsenkirchen Zoo in Germany are enjoying a…
A million mice are eating seabirds alive on a remote island. Conservationists have a plan
The Current15:00How to kill one million mice Warning: This story contains distressing images. Conservationists are hatching a plan to kill…
Low-cost sensors can point to solutions for world’s most polluted cities
In the megacity of Dhaka, Bangladesh, the air quality on some days can get downright dangerous. Levels of PM2.5, fine…
Lots of new animals are heading for your city, study suggests
When you look out the window or walk your dog in the year 2100, the animals you spot might be…
Who’s to blame for contaminated shellfish? Researchers follow the fecal matter to find out
For the shellfish industry, high fecal counts detected in areas where shellfish such as oysters are harvested can mean long…
New documentary shows gender diversity par for the course in nature
The natural world is full of gender diversity: female hyenas have pseudo penises used for sex and urination, many species of…
In wake of Winnipeg lab scandal, scientists say Canada benefits from new, high-security pathogen lab
Canada will soon have a second laboratory capable of working with the most dangerous pathogens in the world — home…
Beached orca in B.C. dies despite life-saving efforts
A female killer whale that beached on northern Vancouver Island died on Saturday despite efforts by the community to push…
What are the chances of clear skies for the total solar eclipse?
By now you’ve heard the buzz about the total solar eclipse happening on April 8. Though people are rushing to…
Hundreds of photos show animal behaviour during COVID-19 lockdowns
A massive survey analyzing animal behaviour during COVID-19 lockdowns has provided new insight into how humans can better co-exist with…
Niagara Falls, Ont., mayor, police and telecoms brace for eclipse day crowds as 1 million visitors expected
Niagara Falls, Ont., Mayor Jim Diodati says that when he goes out on April 8 to watch the total solar…
Spring is here — after Canada’s warmest winter on record
Spring has officially arrived, after a winter that didn’t feel much like one. The months of December, January and February…
How to photograph the eclipse without frying your phone
In a few weeks’ time, Philippe Moussette will travel thousands of kilometres from his home in chilly Quebec City to…
Can Flex PCBs Be Used in Medical Devices?
Flex PCBs Be Used in Medical Devices Whether they’re used for diagnostics or treatment, medical devices need to be reliable…
From AI dating to flirt coaches: How AI is changing dating, for better or worse
When Robert Winters was single back in 2017, he used artificial intelligence to find more matches on Tinder. He downloaded…
Moncton pair of peregrine falcons ready for their close-up
Two peregrine falcons living in a nesting box atop the Assumption Life building in Moncton for the past 13 years are about to…
Pioneering pig-to-human kidney transplant performed in U.S.
A 62-year-man with end-stage renal disease has become the first human to receive a new kidney from a genetically modified pig, doctors…
Climate change is bringing earlier springs, but it’s wreaking havoc on animals
With Canada coming out of its warmest winter on record, some may be enjoying the signs of spring that are…
Beware the buds of March: Why early tulips and cherry blossoms are a growing concern
Senior landscape architect Tina Liu is responsible for up to 700,000 tulip bulbs planted by the National Capital Commission (NCC) each year in Ottawa. Typically, those…
New orca population could be hunting ocean’s largest predators: researchers
Scientists at the University of British Columbia say they have identified a potentially new population of killers whales that hunt…
Family research, DNA and buttons identify British-Canadian lieutenant 107 years after his death
From his home office in West Yorkshire, England, Richard Hemsley flips through a folder of papers. He decides on one,…
Colombian biologist bridging songbird research gap in Canada’s southernmost region
Nelsy Nino says she’s always found it amazing how birds communicate through sound. So much so that the Colombian biologist…
North Bay, Ont., and DND move to remediate ‘forever chemicals’ site that contaminated drinking water
The City of North Bay, Ont., and the Department of National Defence (DND) are set to begin a $20-million project…
Guelph students among Canadian kids learning math concepts through Métis beading practices
An elementary school initiative that explores math concepts while incorporating Indigenous practices is making its way into classrooms across Canada.…
AI could have catastrophic consequences — is Canada ready?
Nations — Canada included — are running out of time to design and implement comprehensive safeguards on the development and deployment of advanced…
Chimpanzee moms play with their kids — even when they’re hungry and tired
As It Happens6:45Chimpanzee moms play with their kids — even when they’re hungry and tired Even when times are tough,…
How animals act as the circulatory system of our planet — by eating, pooping, and dying
Quirks and Quarks19:53Our planet’s circulatory system depends on animals eating, excreting and expiring From the tiniest insects to the largest…
Screen time can affect children’s language development, study suggests
You may have seen the sight of a very young child completely engaged in a handheld device while the parents…
Solar eclipse chasers travel the world for a few minutes in the shadow of the moon
For David Makepeace, falling in love with eclipses was just pure happenstance. It was 1991. He was 28, and in…
Third time’s the charm? SpaceX hopes rocket launch goes as planned
SpaceX will attempt to launch its 122-metre tall — or 37-storey — mega-rocket on its third test flight on Thursday. The Starship…
How technology is helping grain farmers adapt to weather woes
British Columbia grain farmer Malcolm Odermatt says all he can do is pray for rain this spring after repeated droughts…
What we can learn from Canada’s record wildfire season, as a new one approaches
Fire crews across much of Canada are already on high alert for the coming wildfire season, only months after the…
Why Windsor-Essex is one of the last regions in Canada where you can see baby sturgeon
At up to two metres long and weighing 200 pounds, sturgeon are some of the Great Lakes’ most enchanting fish. “I…
This rare loon brought the Bellagio hotel’s famous Vegas fountain show to a halt
As It Happens6:08This rare loon brought the Bellagio Hotel’s famous Vegas fountain show to a halt While it’s common to…
Human-caused climate change fuels hottest February on record, all-time high ocean warming
For the ninth straight month, Earth has obliterated global heat records — with February, the winter as a whole and…
Bald eagle nest found in Toronto for 1st time in recorded history, conservation authority says
When Jules McCusker came across a bald eagle nest near his Toronto home in December, he could hardly believe his…
Many of Ontario’s best eclipse events will be in Hamilton and Niagara on April 8. Here’s a list
You may have heard the joke by now: “How do you organize a solar eclipse party? You planet.” But you could…
Bottom-contact fishing banned near rare Central Coast coral reef
Federal authorities have closed Canada’s only known live coral reef in the Pacific Ocean to all commercial and recreational bottom-contact fishing. Fisheries and…
Endangered sage grouse could soon disappear from the Canadian Prairies
The greater sage grouse, which once numbered in the thousands in Western Canada, is coming perilously close to vanishing from…
How documenting the disappearance of the great auk led to the discovery of extinction
Quirks and Quarks17:24How documenting the disappearance of the great auk led to the discovery of extinction When species cease to…
Frozen sperm could help bring these giant sea stars back from the brink of extinction
As It Happens6:50Frozen sperm could help bring these giant sea stars back from the brink of extinction Melissa Torres spent…
Is Italy ready for cricket-powder pizza?
At the seafront pizzeria La Rambla in Maccarese, Italy, a short drive from Rome, chef Carlo Del Buono stood at…
Ontario nuclear plant to produce material for life-saving cancer treatment
Ontario announced plans Thursday to produce a nuclear medical isotope that forms the essential component in a life-saving treatment for…
These are the 1st images of humpbacks having sex, and they’re both males
As It Happens6:291st images humpback whale sex is between 2 males When biologist Stephanie Stack first saw the photographs of…
‘Nun cho ga,’ the rare baby mammoth found in Yukon, heads to Ottawa
After an estimated 30,000 to 35,000 years frozen in one spot, Nun cho ga is again on the move — this time,…
Goodbye, Anthropocene? Scientists vote against new epoch
For the past two decades, geologists have wrestled with whether humans have changed the planet enough to kick off a…
Years after scientists lost security clearances at top lab, there are still concerns about who has access
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) says it has tightened security of its Level-4 National Microbiology Lab (NML) in…
Humpback whale numbers fall 20% but scientists aren’t worried yet
A sprawling international study of humpback whales in the northern Pacific has found their population has shrunk significantly since 2012…
New satellite will track elusive methane pollution from oil and gas industry globally
A privately funded satellite is set to push methane tracking into a new era, once it launches into space on Monday. A…
In this flock of 20,000 flamingos, a father and his chick must find each other — before it’s too late
In a sea of bright pink feathers, soft trills emerge. A male flamingo rubs its beak against the grey-tufted head…
Scientist fired from Winnipeg disease lab intentionally worked to benefit China: CSIS report
One of the scientists who was fired from Canada’s top infectious disease laboratory “intentionally” shared scientific information with China — potentially putting people’s health…
More than 100 possible new marine species discovered in a single deepsea expedition
As It Happens6:13More than 100 possible new marine species discovered in a single deepsea expedition During a research expedition off…
We have leap years and leap seconds. Do we need a leap minute?
The Current10:20The case for a ‘leap minute’ The leap year is the most famous of the leap family, keeping our…
The big problem with the Winnipeg lab affair was obvious from the start: too much secrecy
The release of 623 pages of documents on the firing of two scientists from the National Microbiology Lab in 2019…
Space agency closing research lab key to International Space Station, Canadarm
A spare robotic hand for Canadarm2 tested at Ottawa’s David Florida Laboratory in 2015. The Canadian Space Agency says the…
You’ve likely never seen a total solar eclipse. Here’s where and how to watch April’s upcoming show
On April 8, the moon’s shadow will glide across Mexico, into the United States and finally into Canada, producing one of…
Why the Hamilton-Niagara area is the place to be in Ontario for the total solar eclipse
Robert Cockcroft’s advice for people in Hamilton on April 8? Don’t leave town — and expect some guests. “The Hamilton-Niagara area…
Climate change could cause ‘generational trauma’ in great apes
Some of Africa’s great apes — humanity’s closest cousins — face death and disruption as the planet warms, according to…
Odysseus spacecraft comms from moon expected to halt on Wednesday
Odysseus, the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon in half a century, was expected to go dark on…
#TheMoment a medical doctor delivered a baby gorilla
Gynecologist Jamie Erwin delivered a baby gorilla through a rare emergency C-section at Fort Worth Zoo in Texas.
Odysseus spacecraft on its side after landing on the moon, officials say
A private U.S. lunar lander tilted over at touchdown and ended up on its side near the moon’s south pole,…
Finding life on Saturn’s moon Titan may be more difficult than previously thought
“Are we alone?” It’s the age-old question about life in the universe, one that astrobiologists and astronomers around the world…
Canadian contribution to private lunar lander could lead to a telescope on the moon
The first private spacecraft to softly land on the moon carries a Canadian instrument that will test the possibility of…
World’s greatest mimic: this bird can perfectly replicate the sounds of 20 other birds
In the forests of eastern Australia, a unique annual ritual is underway. A male superb lyrebird fans out its large…
#TheMoment astronomers discovered the hungriest black hole in the universe
Australian scientists have discovered the most luminous object in the universe — a black hole that eats equivalent to a…
Whales struggle to hear each other. Guess whose fault that is
New research into how baleen whales make low, vibrating sounds is also highlighting the serious dangers these animals face from…
It’s mating season for coyotes. Here’s how to limit encounters and stay safe
It’s mating season for coyotes, which means they’re more likely to be out and about during the day. With that…
Which animals scavenge human remains in Alberta? This study used dead pigs to find out
People who search for human remains in Alberta say a new study identifying predominant scavengers in the region will help…
#TheMoment a pack of wolves dug a tunnel through the snow in China
A pack of wolves dug a tunnel to get out of snow that was nearly one-metre deep in China’s Xinjiang…
What’s the buzz? Alberta is the powerhouse of Canada’s honeybee industry
Richard Ozero operates a forklift in his warehouse, loading drums full of honey into a semi-trailer. His son uses a…
This scientist was paralyzed by the threat of climate change. How she found hope
It’s hard to be optimistic about the world when you see the devastating effects of climate change all around you. …
Getting to Devon Island in Canada’s Far North was so hard, it felt like traveling to the moon
I’ve been very fortunate as a documentary and adventure series filmmaker, having the opportunity to travel all over Canada and…
New study examines origins of toxic bacteria that killed 2 dogs at Halifax-area lake
Researchers investigating what led to the deadly poisoning of two dogs at a Halifax-area lake three years ago believe the…
From fashion to burials: How fungi can help fight climate change
Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. This weekly newsletter is part of a CBC News initiative entitled “Our…
White House confirms reports of Russia’s ‘troubling’ anti-satellite weapon capability
The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a “troubling” emerging anti-satellite weapon but said it cannot…
Great apes get a kick out of ‘playfully teasing’ each other, study finds
As It Happens6:24Great apes get a kick out of ‘playfully teasing’ each other, study finds What do you call it…
How to book some fine-feathered outdoor time and help science this weekend
The 27th annual Great Backyard Bird Count started Friday morning, and throughout the weekend, bird enthusiasts across Canada will be…
New exhibit unearths how the poorest people lived in ancient Pompeii
Off a narrow stone street and through several open-air rooms, a gate opens onto a garden that, 2,000 years ago,…
Lunar lander launched, separated successfully in latest U.S. moon attempt
A moon lander was launched from Florida early on Thursday on a mission to conduct the first U.S. lunar touchdown…
Looking for a soulmate? It’s a trap, researchers say
Yuan Thompson and her husband have been together since 2008, and while at first she believed they could be soulmates — they had…
Alaskapox death brings attention to small animal virus
For nine years, Alaska health officials have been aware of an unusual virus causing rare, relatively mild illnesses in the…
Taking it all in slide: Concrete toboggan race draws hundreds of engineering students
Marke Dickson, general manager of the White Hills Ski Resort, says it’s an honour to host the Great Northern Concrete…
How do polar bears eat when there’s no sea ice? Not well, study finds
For polar bears, summertime is definitely not when the living is easy. They are apex predators, mighty hunters, and as…
World’s globetrotting animals at risk due to habitat loss, climate change
During its nesting season, the marbled murrelet, known affectionately among bird watchers as a “strange, mysterious little seabird,” lays a…
Swordfish are moving north in Canadian waters
Canadian scientists and fishermen are tracking the northward movement of swordfish into Newfoundland waters, where the prized fish is being…
Iceland’s famous Blue Lagoon evacuated as volcano erupts for 3rd time
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted on Thursday for the third time since December, sending jets of lava into the…
Canadian astronaut unveils Indigenous-designed patch he will wear on upcoming moon mission
Children gathered at First Nations University of Canada in Regina Thursday watched in awe as astronaut Jeremy Hansen unveiled the patch, designed…
#TheMoment a moose chased skiers down a mountain in Wyoming
Skiers and snowboarders in Jackson Hole, Wyo., caught the terrifying moment a moose chased toward them at full speed down…
New NASA climate satellite will keep eye on plankton, clouds. Here’s why
NASA’s newest climate satellite rocketed into orbit Thursday to survey the world’s oceans and atmosphere in never-before-seen detail. SpaceX launched…
Canadian writer Mark Steyn ordered to pay climate scientist $1M US after defamation trial
A jury on Thursday awarded $1 million US to climate scientist Michael Mann, who sued a pair of conservative writers…
A walk in nature is good for your brain — a new study adds to the evidence
A walk in nature really is good for your mental health, including your ability to focus attention, according to researchers…
How an Alberta research team is working with Indigenous communities to reclaim land
A group of researchers are giving hands-on experience to members of Indigenous communities to teach them how to monitor remediation…
Spider webs catch more than prey. They’re also jam-packed with animal DNA
As It Happens6:05Spider webs catch more than prey. They’re also jam-packed with animal DNA Josh Newton probably isn’t very popular…
A shallow, salty lake in B.C. could point to origins of life on Earth
Scientists have mused for centuries over questions about the origins of life on Earth. As it turns out, the answer may lie…
With ‘superhuman’ artificial intelligence looming, Canada needs law now: AI pioneer
The federal government must move quickly to regulate artificial intelligence, said a top AI pioneer who warns the technology’s current trajectory…
Canadian astronauts prepare for Artemis II mission around the moon
Jeremy Hansen is slated to become the first Canadian astronaut to embark on a mission around the moon, when Artemis…
Scientists are calling for a new Category 6 for hurricanes — because they already exist
As climate change supercharges some hurricanes, scientists are exploring how to better communicate their force to the public — including adding…
Explorers think they’ve found Amelia Earhart’s long-lost plane. Not everyone’s convinced
The Current11:27Explorers say they’ve found Amelia Earhart’s plane A deep-sea exploration company says it may have found the wreckage of…
AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio urges Canada to build $1B public supercomputer
Yoshua Bengio has been thinking for a while about what happens if the technology he helped pioneer becomes smarter than…
How effective a climate solution is removing CO2 from the atmosphere?
Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. This weekly newsletter is part of a CBC News initiative entitled “Our…
Billions of litres of water are used yearly by Quebec’s mining and metal industry, data reveals
Quebec has lifted the veil of secrecy around the province’s biggest water users, revealing that billions of litres of water are…
New discoveries show early humans lived in the frigid north alongside Neanderthals
Quirks and Quarks17:37Understanding when (earlier), and how (cleverly), stone-age people lived in Europe Several recent discoveries unveiled this week are…
James Webb telescope provides new clues into the nature of our Milky Way galaxy
The James Webb Space Telescope continues to astound astronomers with new images of the universe not possible with other instruments.…
Weird ancient tree from before dinosaurs found in Canadian quarry
Forests of giant, scaly-stemmed club mosses rose from ancient swamps in Atlantic Canada 350 million years ago. But below the…
Without them we’d be dead. Why microbes play a major role in climate change
There are more microbes in the human body, than there are people on Earth. The tiny organisms help digest food, neutralize…
Purple haze, don’t know why? Here’s the science behind the colourful fog seen in B.C.’s Okanagan
Some residents of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley were briefly enveloped in shades of pink and purple this morning. In Kelowna, a pink-hued fog…
1st human has received Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain implant, billionaire says
The first human patient received an implant from Elon Musk’s computer-brain interface company Neuralink over the weekend, the billionaire says.…
Hungry, hungry otters may help marshes with climate change
Watching sea otters sleep and cuddle as they float may be cute. Watching them eat — jaws cracking and tearing…
Texas alligators on ice … or under it?
Gary Saurage, owner of Gator Country Adventure Park/Sanctuary, sees his gators ‘freeze’ in a peculiar position to survive the winter…
I’d become complacent around wildlife working in parks — until a predator stole my supper
Chad Dupuis has worked for Alberta Parks since 2017. He says living and working in the forest had let him…
James Webb telescope captures luminous images of 19 spiral galaxies
A batch of newly released images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope show in remarkable detail 19 spiral galaxies…
Japanese moon lander revived by sun, regains contact with Earth
A Japanese moon explorer is up and running Monday after several tense days without the sunlight it needs to generate…
Report raises questions around growing mining exploration in northern B.C.
A new report by the U.S. branch of the non-profit Environmental Investigation Agency says that investment interest and government tax incentives…
Yes, there are great white sharks in Canada
Did you know there are great white sharks in Canadian waters? If you said no, you’re not alone. These fearsome…
#TheMoment a diver captured an underwater battle of seal vs. octopus
A scuba diver near Vancouver Island’s Nanoose Bay caught a rare encounter between a seal and a Pacific octopus. The…
AI is increasingly being used to deal with climate change, but it has its own emissions problem
On a farm in St. Peters Bay, P.E.I., a black four-wheeled rover with two extended arms trundles through a row of thigh-high…
Record-smashing Tonga volcano sheds new light on how underwater volcanoes blow
Quirks and Quarks19:09The aftermath of a record-smashing volcano: Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai two years later It was a record-breaking blast that…
A new gold rush? The search for the natural hydrogen motherlode is coming to Canada
After helping to discover the world’s first deposit of natural hydrogen in West Africa, which kick-started a search for the buried gas…
Alberta’s oilsands pump out more pollutants than industry reports, scientists find
Alberta’s oilsands operations produce far more potentially harmful air pollutants than are officially reported, with the daily output on par with…
Pop the bubble wrap and let kids play outdoors, pediatricians say
Climbing a tree, tobogganing or rough-and-tumble play are all outdoor activities that children should be encouraged to do to promote…
Deep in the Amazon, researchers have uncovered a complex of ancient cities — using laser technology
The Current16:20Huge ancient city discovered in Amazon “Wow” was all archaeologist Stéphen Rostain could say when LiDAR (light detection and…
How scientists tracked the 1,000 km journey of a woolly mammoth using its tusk
As It Happens6:35How scientists tracked the 1,000 km journey of a woolly mammoth using its tusk With nothing more than…
Sperm whales live in clan systems similar to early humans, Dalhousie study says
Sperm whales live in structured clans similar to early humans, according to new research. Hal Whitehead, the sole author of…
Island ‘mushroom nerds’ selling locally prepared at-home grow kits
Mushrooms have taken off in popularity in the past few years, and P.E.I.-based fungi forager René Lombard has seen it happen first-hand.…
These fast food jobs are going to robots
Flippy is making burgers, Chippy is cooking french fries, and Remy is serving up salads. Customers may not even notice…
George Carlin AI comedy special is ‘ghoulish’ and ‘creepy,’ his daughter says
As It Happens6:44AI used to create comedy special of dead comedian George Carlin A new comedy special starts with the…
The key to capturing wildlife images? Patience, says Canadian Geographic’s Photographer of the Year
Windsor, Ont.-born photographer Brandon Broderick drives tens of thousands of kilometres each year, crisscrossing the backwoods of British Columbia and capturing photos…
Canadian-built underwater observatory transmitting data from around Antarctica
A cache of scientific equipment that could fit in the back of an SUV has been lowered into the sea…
One small step toward solar power from space a success
Scientists at the California Institute of Technology are celebrating after a successful test flight of the technology needed for generating…
What does the beaver teaching and space have in common? A Canadian astronaut
When Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen heads to the moon, he will take the teachings of an an Anishinaabe tale with him.…
Butts are amazing! 4 surprising facts about backsides
Butts come in all shapes and sizes, but that’s not the half of it. In fact, the world of rear…
When it comes to climate change, we should be paying more attention to our oceans
By now, most people are well aware that 2023 was the hottest year on record, coming in at 1.48 C…
In new film I.S.S., space is the next frontier for U.S.-Russia tensions
Gabriela Cowperthwaite is the first to admit her new film, I.S.S., is out of step with her career to date. The…
Launch day is finally close for these students and their teensy, climate-measuring satellite
Daniel Dolomont, Muneeb Azher, Victoria Vaters and C-CORE vice-president of remote sensing Desmond Power are just a few members of…
Lava sets Icelandic town on fire
A lava flow poured into the Icelandic fishing town of Grindavik, destroying several homes and damaging others. Officials say efforts…
Why scientists say Canada’s logging industry produces far more emissions than tallied
Canada’s forestry sector is responsible for far more greenhouse gas emissions than show up in official tallies, potentially leading to…
Scientists work to stop self-cloning crayfish in Burlington, Ont., pond after 1st detection in Canada
An invasive species of crayfish that reproduces by cloning itself was discovered last summer in a Burlington, Ont., park — the…
Volcano erupts in Iceland, forcing another evacuation for fishing town
A volcano erupted in southwest Iceland on Sunday, posing an immediate threat to a nearby fishing town that had been…
New study investigates threat of ‘watermelon snow’ to mountain glaciers
The Rocky Mountains conjure up images of grey rugged peaks capped with white. But within the upper reaches of the…
Why Canada has ordered lobster pounds to kill all egg-bearing female lobsters
In an effort to reduce the spread of marine invasive species, Canada ordered lobster pounds to euthanize all egg-bearing female…
The newest garbage trucks may still smell, but not like diesel exhaust
Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. This weekly newsletter is part of a CBC News initiative entitled “Our…
We swabbed GoodLife, Planet Fitness and Anytime Fitness locations to find the germiest piece of equipment
Sweat, heavy breathing, warm temperatures and lots of people — the gym is the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive…
Fossilized tracks of rare 320-million-year-old animal found in Cape Breton
People could be making tracks to see an impressive new exhibit of 320-million-year-old footprints at the Cape Breton Fossil Centre…
After 15 years, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen’s wait to go to space gets a little longer
After 15 years of waiting, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen will have to wait at least one more year before his…
NASA moon mission delays are nothing to worry about, says astronaut Chris Hadfield
As It Happens6:31NASA moon mission delays are nothing to worry about, says astronaut Chris Hadfield Retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield…
‘Cutting the heck’ out of Canada’s boreal forest has put caribou at risk
Canada is home to the largest boreal forest in the world, a vast expanse of wilderness rich in biodiversity that…
Lunar lander issue complicates privately led U.S. moon mission
A robotic lander built by a private company suffered a technical problem on its way to the moon on Monday,…
When you drink bottled water, you’re drinking lots and lots of plastic particles
The average litre of bottled water has nearly a quarter million pieces of ever-so-tiny nanoplastics, detected and categorized for the…
2023 was the hottest year on record — by a long shot
After a year of record-breaking wildfires across Canada and the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth, it likely comes as…
Small-brained hominid species challenges human exceptionalism, says paleoanthropologist
Quirks and Quarks18:53Unearthing a small-brained hominid species that challenges human exceptionalism In 2013 renowned paleoanthropologist Lee Berger sent a couple…
How artificial intelligence can help beavers fight floods, droughts and wildfires
A few years ago, a couple of Google employees reached out to a Minnesota scientist with an unusual proposal: What…
Paleontologists discover rare fossils of a Cretaceous-era lizard near Grande Prairie, Alta.
Not far from the bank of Wapiti River, just 11 kilometres from Grande Prairie, there’s a paleontological goldmine: an ancient…
Moon missions, meteors, a solar eclipse and more: Reasons to keep your eyes on the skies in 2024
This year, outer space is going to be a busy place. We’ve got the launch of the Europa Clipper, which…
This UBC grad has discovered thousands of likely planets across our cosmos
At 30 years old, Michelle Kunimoto already has more than 3,000 planet candidates under her belt. Inspired by science fiction…
B.C. bat experts say the ‘misrepresented’ mammals need ‘condos,’ not rooms
Small wooden tree-mounted boxes for bats are an increasingly common sight in B.C.’s urban parks, often resembling birdhouses except with entrances underneath.…
Why scientists are hoping landscaping gravel can help restore Nova Scotia’s kelp
In a converted shipping container perched oceanside in Ketch Harbour, N.S., a group of people gather to peer into tanks…
Teen computer whiz saves researchers decades of processing time
Dylan Bucci worked tirelessly on pushing cancer research forward even as he struggled with the disease himself. Watch his family,…
At least 127 killed in China’s deadliest quake in nearly a decade
A strong overnight earthquake rattled a mountainous region of northwestern China, authorities said Tuesday, destroying homes, leaving residents out in…
A volcano is erupting in Iceland, and it’s pretty stunning to watch
A volcano that had rumbled for weeks erupted in southwestern Iceland, spewing semi-molten rock into the air in a spectacular…
NASA streamed its 1st video from deep space via laser. More important, it’s of a cat
It’s not every day that a video of a cat goes viral. OK, it’s not every day that a video of…
Would you buy a diamond made in a lab? Consumers are taking a shine to them
When Evelyn Schaffer first saw her engagement ring, she was speechless. It was a 0.76-carat, oval-cut stunner — and she said…
Olive oil is getting more expensive — and these Italian farmers can tell you why
On a warm, blustery December afternoon outside the De Laurentis olive oil-producing co-op in the white hilltop town of Ostuni,…
Bob picks 10 significant science stories for 2023
2023 was a busy year in science. Here are 10 stories worth revisiting as we wind up the year. 1.…
Chimps and bonobos remember friendly faces even after decades apart, study finds
As It Happens6:18Chimps and bonobos remember friends and families’ faces, even after decades apart When Laura Simone Lewis visited Kendall…
Dress code: How a Winnipeg codebreaker cracked one of the ‘world’s top unsolved messages’
University of Manitoba research computer analyst Wayne Chan holds a copy of the Silk Dress cryptogram. (Trevor Brine/CBC) “Bismark Omit…
Canada’s top 10 weather stories of 2023: Wildfires, smoky skies, a record hot summer and more
Every year, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) ranks the top 10 Canadian weather stories. Senior climatologist David Phillips compiles…
California OKs new rules for turning wastewater directly into drinking water
When a toilet is flushed in California, the water can end up in a lot of places: An ice skating…
World’s largest iceberg now drifting in open water
1 day ago News Duration 1:50 The world’s largest iceberg, known as A23a, is on the move in open water…
Atlantic halibut thrive in warming Maritime waters, study finds
Warming ocean temperatures caused by climate change will provide favourable conditions for Atlantic halibut, according to a new study, although…
Colonialism contributed to extinction of woolly dogs valued by Indigenous people, study suggests
For thousands of years, a breed of white, woolly dog played an important and cultural role for Coast Salish people in Western…
Minor 4.9-magnitude earthquake rattles B.C.’s Coast Mountains
Residents in many areas of B.C. reported feeling the effects of a minor earthquake that struck in B.C.’s Coast Mountains, about…
Why do these mosquitoes keep perching on the nostrils of frogs who want to eat them?
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How bio detectives track a salmonella outbreak
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Christmas trees have the potential to spread unwanted critters
Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. This weekly newsletter is part of a CBC News initiative entitled “Our…
In case you weren’t aware, outdoor cats are stone-cold killers
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Foul-smelling ginkgo seeds wreak havoc after city plants female tree in error
When the borough of Saint-Léonard planted a ginkgo tree on Dino Delisi’s lawn, he liked the distinctive, fan-shaped leaves and…
Squirrels just wanna have fun: Thieving rodents steal outdoor lights in East Vancouver
‘Tis the season for squirrels to supplement their winter stores — and for some, that appears to include Christmas lights.…
Artist redraws the world with 1,642 free-roaming animals — and no humans
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#TheMoment a photographer got the perfect shot of a 'sunstar'
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Bear euthanized after Imperial Oil unintentionally bulldozes den
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Can smearing snail slime on your face make you look younger?
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30 years ago, astronauts completed the Hubble telescope’s first repair. Here’s how
Thirty years ago, an 11-day space shuttle mission involving seven veteran astronauts performed the first servicing mission to correct the…
Bundle up and look to the sky: It’s time for one of the best meteor showers of the year
The weather is colder and the nights are longer, which makes it a great time to look for “shooting stars.” And…
Ships could capture energy from waves by imitating whales
In an effort to reduce the environmental impact of commercial ships, a group of U.K. researchers has scoured through the…
Mating dance of sea fireflies is ‘the coolest fireworks show that you’ve ever seen’
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Want to hear the wonder of deep space? This music is made from NASA’s telescope data
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Long-term plan in the works for baby mammoth found last year in Yukon
Nun cho ga, the baby wooly mammoth whose extraordinarily preserved remains caused a sensation after they were dug up by a…
Young tyrannosaur found with baby dinosaurs in its stomach
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Researchers used Hurricane Larry to prove ocean microplastics can be swept inland as air pollution
As Hurricane Larry lashed Newfoundland in 2021, university students from Halifax headed to a rural area in its track to find…
Mini-satellite constructed by N.B. university students set to orbit Earth
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‘It scared the hell out of me,’ says lead plaintiff in proposed class-action suit over data breach at 23andMe
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Celestial surprise: Edmonton man discovers meteorite in his rain gutter
Doug Olson heard a loud thud on his roof while folding laundry in October last year. When he went out to…
‘A story of hope’: Scientists find elusive golden mole for the 1st time in 87 years
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As temperatures rise, dengue fever infections keep surging around the world
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Local groups say new funding will help promote living shorelines in N.S.
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How this Canadian producer is using AI to allow artists to sing in different languages
When Canadian producer Jordan Young started playing around with AI voice-cloning technology — ultimately creating a fake Kanye West song that sounded,…