There's an entire cycle of life that helps some wildlife thrive when the boreal forest burns, but experts say climate change and human activity have led to larger, more intense wildfires, exacerbating the negative effects on some species.

When a sports fan watches a game, their brain may react differently to the action than a casual viewer's brain. That's the findings of a recent University of Waterloo study.

From tiny roundabout gardens filled with native plants to a three-year pollinator meadow research project, municipalities across the country are showing that even small changes to public spaces can improve pollinator diversity and help mitigate the effects of climate change.

Houston-based Axiom Space is preparing to launch four astronauts into space this Thursday. It's a mission that is emblematic of a new era in space exploration that has India and other countries with national space agencies hitching rides with commercial companies rather than spending time and money building their own rockets.

The Halifax-based Marine Animal Response Society says the remains of a large shortfin mako shark — considered the fastest shark in the ocean — were found Saturday along the shoreline near Port Dufferin, N.S., about 140 kilometres east of Halifax.

To improve water quality and prevent harmful algae growth, a nanobubble system is being installed in Killarney Lake in Manitoba. The pilot project uses technology that infuses water with ultra-fine oxygen bubbles.

Saskatchewan’s southwest is quietly emerging as the centre of Canada’s helium industry. But Canada does not have a helium liquefaction facility, meaning the product still needs to be sent to the U.S. for final processing.

UPEI biology student Julie Goodwin is spending the summer tracking watercress in freshwater streams across Prince Edward Island to better understand its spread and impact.

While many locals are thrilled to see the cub with its family, some worry too much attention will lead to it being killed.

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization has launched a two-year engagement process to refine the site selection approach for Canada’s second deep geological repository to manage radioactive waste in Canada.

Scientists are using AI to decode the meaning of animal communication. The Coller Dolittle Challenge for Interspecies Two-Way Communication awards researchers whose works brings humans closer to the possibility of communicating with animals.

Every spring, Quirks & Quarks features our ever-popular listener question show, where we find experts to answer your questions. But here are ten mysteries that science has yet to answer.

It's a perennial problem: trying to keep geese away from parks, paths, docks, boardwalks and other public places in northeastern Ontario.

One of the largest old elm trees in Toronto — possibly in all of southern Ontario — is on its last legs. But as the city finalizes plans to take down the Barton Street landmark next week, a University of Toronto tree expert is determined to ensure it will live again.