Scientists captured rare video of a sperm whale birth. What they learned from that remarkable moment
Rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth has offered scientists a window into the behaviour of these large, elusive mammals.
SBQuantum wants to help the world navigate in a post-GPS era
Quebec deeptech startup will send quantum sensor into space to monitor Earth’s magnetic field.
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Evacuated NASA astronaut says he couldn't speak in space. Why remains a mystery
The astronaut who prompted NASA's first medical evacuation earlier this year said Friday that doctors still don't know why he suddenly fell sick at the International Space Station.
More than $6 million in federal defence funding bound for Alberta
Funding will support Edmonton’s Wyvern and the establishment of a new commercialization centre at the U of A.
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Feds put nearly $29 million toward cleantech projects across Canada
Funded projects include Red Deer solar research and two Saskatchewan projects studying carbon capture technology.
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Feds reveal streams behind $1-billion VC initiative as budget becomes law
Government’s commitments to defence, financial services, VC, and more pass royal assent after months of debate.
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Xanadu makes solid debut as it begins trading on TSX and Nasdaq
Toronto-based quantum company the first new Canadian tech firm to list on the TSX since 2021.
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Canadian VCs are starting to fear an AI-driven “SaaSpocalypse”
At CIX Summit’s Investor Forum, VCs grappled with AI's impact on an already tough market.
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Canada loaning millions to proposed Nunavik rare earth mining project linked to Trump White House
Amid Prime Minister Mark Carney’s calls that the Canada-U.S. relationship is ruptured, Ottawa has committed $175-million to a mining project in northern Quebec whose major U.S. investor is closely linked to the Trump administration.
TheMoment a bear cub was saved by B.C. volunteers
Angelika Langen, co-founder of the Northern Lights Wildlife Society, tells The National about the moment her shelter rescued an abandoned bear cub near Kamloops, B.C.
Mila teams up with Mozilla to build open-source AI tools
Firefox maker investing initial $1 million into partnership with Montréal AI institute.
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Millions of birds are being killed by outdoor cats
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we get the latest scientific estimate of how many birds cats kill each year; check out the forecast for this year's El Niño; and find out what's in the e-waste Canadians throw out (hint: a lot of good stuff).
This spider looks like the victim of a zombie fungus. But scientists say it's a big faker
Alexander Bentley, a herpetologist, is unfazed by cordyceps' presence in the Amazon. But after a finger poke of a fungi-covered mass showed movement, Bentley soon realized that one spider had a couple of tricks up its eight sleeves.
Defence tech founder warns Canada is getting “wishy-washy” about defining sovereignty
At CIX Summit, Sentinel R&D CEO argued Canada must do more than onshore other companies’ capabilities.
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This investor explains why Amphenol is an appealing stock
This Canadian company is making advances in septic shock treatment
Kinaxis won’t be killed by AI, National Bank says
Opendoor hiring in Canada as it looks to make Toronto a “major hub”
Up to 100 people could join Toronto team, but company has no immediate plans to enter Canadian market.
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Snowy owls, giant otters, hammerhead sharks considered for greater protection at UN conference
Migratory species such as the snowy owl, hammerhead shark and others are being considered for additional protections at global talks in Brazil. Here's what is endangering them and what is being proposed to help.
