#TheMoment scientists got a look inside a glacier
Martin Froger Silva, a videographer for the Center for Oldest Ice Exploration, tells The National about the moment he filmed the inside of a glacier in Antarctica that’s millions of years old.
Veronika the cow has a scratching broom, and she knows how to use it
Veronika the brown cow's dexterous and graceful tool use upends long-held assumptions about the intelligence of cows, say scientists.
Timelapse video shows northern lights glowing in Yukon
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, put on a show in parts of Canada, the U.S. and Europe overnight Monday into Tuesday, with the vivid display seen much farther south than usual amid intense geomagnetic and solar radiation storms. Video that has been verified by Reuters shows shimmering green and pink hues in the sky over the Yukon hamlet of Mount Lorne.
IN PHOTOS | Dust storm turns Libya a surreal orange
A heavy dust storm swept across Libya on Tuesday, reducing visibility, forcing the temporary suspension of flights at two airports and shrouding cities there with a thick orange haze.
Penguins break records by moving breeding season in warming climate
Penguins in Antarctica are changing their breeding habits at record speed to survive rising temperatures from climate change, a decade-long study has found.
IN PHOTOS | Solar flare brings northern lights display
A solar storm brought colourful northern lights — a.k.a. aurora borealis — across Canada, the United States and parts of Europe Monday night.
As AI moves into the physical world, is Canada missing the boat on robotics?
Canada is lagging in robotics adoption, industry watchers say, especially outside of the auto sector. At the same time, robots are taking off, thanks to a boom in China and new approaches incorporating AI. At a time when Canada is concerned about productivity, are we missing the boat?
How technology keeps transportation moving through thick fog
While dense fog continues blanketed parts of the Lower Mainland to start the week, sea and air transportation pressed on. As Troy Charles finds out, a combination of old and new technology is helping crews navigate the low visibility.
How fog works in 90 seconds
Whether you call it radiation fog, ground fog, valley fog or a temperature inversion, it all comes down to the same physics: the atmosphere flipping upside down. CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe breaks down how a high-pressure system can turn our valleys into bowls of clouds.
Small modular nuclear reactor testing centre planned for Regina
The testing centre will be located next to the University of Regina at Innovation Saskatchewan's research and technology park. It will house two "test loops” that simulate a part of a small modular reactor.
The northern lights may be visible across Canada Monday night
If you're lucky enough to have clear skies tonight, you might want to go out and look up, as the northern lights could put on a decent show Monday night.
Nuclear fusion seems hot right now — but how close is fusion power?
Recent nuclear fusion news from Canada and China has created a buzz. Meanwhile, new fusion startups have been popping up around the world, and have drawn billions in private investment. But how close are we to having fusion power plants?
NASA rolls out giant rocket ahead of astronauts’ moon mission
NASA is preparing to send astronauts to the moon as early as next month, which will include Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen. But first they need to ensure the rocket and spacecraft are ready to fly.
These fully grown sea lions won't stop nursing, and scientists don’t know why
A new study documents the surprising prevalence of 'supersuckling' among Galápagos Islands sea lions.
Are you overpaying for a lab-grown diamond?
Marketed as an alternative to mined diamonds, lab-grown stones are growing in popularity among engaged couples, taking some of the shine from mined or “natural” diamonds, which have traditionally dominated the market.
Pet owners call for trapping signage, regulation near community trails
These pet owners want more trapping regulation near community areas and clearer signage about where traps are laid because their dogs got caught - and one was killed - in wildlife traps.
ISS astronauts return to Earth early due to illness of crew member
NASA's Crew-11 started a return journey to Earth on Wednesday, cutting short their six-month stint in space after an unknown crew member suffered an undisclosed medical condition.
To make New Year's resolutions stick, science can work in your favour
Most of us abandon New Year's resolutions within four months. But experts say it doesn’t have to be that way — and if you want to make your good intentions stick, there are ways to use science to work in your favour.
Hurricane hunter planes turn their sights to atmospheric rivers
Atmospheric rivers — and the flooding they bring — are intensifying with climate change. For the past decade, the same hurricane hunter planes used to study cyclones have been flying straight into these West Coast rain-makers. Why? Because the data they collect proves these flights can significantly improve forecasts. CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe looks at how that evidence is driving a major expansion of the program.
It's big, beautiful and — blue. But this 40-year-old iceberg is about to disappear for good
An iceberg that was once the biggest on the planet is floating off into the South Atlantic Ocean, where it will soon melt away into watery oblivion. But it's going out in style.
