Why water in Windsor's Grand Marais drain looks neon green
The neon colouring is because of a dye put into the system to test water system infrastructure, according to Enwin.
Back on earth, astronaut Chris Hadfield writes about space
The Canadian author discussed his book, Final Orbit, on Bookends with Mattea Roach.
Banff’s infamous grizzly ‘The Boss’ continues to dominate Bow Valley — but he’s got competition
Bears No. 122 and 136, known as The Boss and Split Lip respectively, are arguably two of the most famous grizzlies in Canada. The Boss is currently considered Banff National Park's dominant grizzly bear, while the younger Split Lip has been challenging him for the top spot.
Cormorants and their acidic poop are causing a stink on Toronto islands. What can be done?
Double-crested cormorants and their acidic poop are destroying habitats and driving people away from Toronto islands. But getting rid of them, or getting them to move, isn’t so easy. Plus, as its defenders point out, the problem bird is native to the area. So some people are thinking outside the box to get them to move.
Divers seeking lost shipwreck near Toronto find an even older mystery
An exploration dive team seeking the century-old wreck of the Rapid City has instead found a much rarer prize: a virtually undisturbed vessel, potentially dating back to the first half of the 19th century.
#TheMoment a seal escaped killer whales by hopping onto a boat
Smith Siromaskul tells The National about the moment a seal hopped onto his boat to escape a pod of killer whales.
Spacecraft designed to study the effect of solar storms delayed by a solar storm
Bob’s Blog: NASA’s latest mission, designed to study the effects of the solar wind on the atmosphere of Mars, was ironically delayed on the launch pad due to a solar storm affecting conditions here on Earth.
This First Nations horticulturist Indigenizes plant spaces in B.C.
Shayla Chalifoux Indigenizes plant spaces by including native plants when consulting for landscape architects, municipalities, and organizations.
Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket, with 2 Mars-bound satellites aboard
The giant New Glenn rocket from Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin launched from Florida on its debut mission for paying customers on Thursday, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars while also nailing the landing of its reusable booster for the first time.
IN PHOTOS | Stargazers treated to more northern lights
Solar storms brought colourful northern lights — a.k.a. aurora borealis — across much of Canada, the United States and parts of Europe for a second straight night on Wednesday.
Is there any point in getting a flu shot that's mismatched to the virus? Here’s what the science says
Some scientists say this year's flu shot isn't well matched to a key strain that could spread widely in the months ahead. So, is there still a point in getting it? Medical experts say: absolutely. Here’s why.
IN PHOTOS | Solar storms bring dazzling display of northern lights
Solar storms brought colourful auroras to unexpected southern places in Canada and the United States on Tuesday night — and there could be more to come.
P.E.I. company seeks approval to import disease-resistant oyster stock from the U.S.
A P.E.I. company is seeking approval to import disease-resistant oyster seed and broodstock from the United States. Some Island oyster growers support the idea, but many in the wild oyster industry do not.
Renowned exoplanet researcher Sara Seager is bringing her quest to find another Earth back home to Canada
Canadian astronomical research is getting a big boost with the return of Sara Seager to Canada after around 20 years at MIT. Her research includes looking for life in the clouds of Venus and searching for Earth 2.0.
Severe solar storm could trigger auroras across Canada and northern U.S. states tonight
Skygazers are spotting the lights deeper into Canada, the U.S. and Europe because the sun is going through a major facelift. Every 11 years, its poles swap places, causing magnetic twists and tangles along the way.
DFO investigating 3rd whale death off B.C.'s coast within weeks
Caitlin Birdsall, executive director of the Marine Education and Research Society, says the whale discovered Nov. 8 off Lasqueti Island in the Georgia Strait near the Sunshine Coast and is the third confirmed death since late September.
Thunderbird eggs returned to their 'nest' at Kettle and Stony Point First Nation
Two ancient stone spheres were returned to their home at Kettle and Stony Point First Nation on the shores of Lake Huron last Tuesday.
Wildlife traffickers moving ‘dirty money’ within web of organized crime, researcher finds
The illegal wildlife trade is deeply connected to other forms of organized crime, including arms dealing, drug trafficking and human smuggling, a new study has found.
Goats 'delight' at Hamilton property as they destroy invasive buckthorn one bite at a time
Goats in the City arrived at the Flamborough home last week with a trailer of goats ready to bleat around the bush.
Toxic 'forever chemicals' are in B.C. sea otters, new study finds
The research adds to a growing body of evidence that the chemicals are making their way into the environment with detrimental results.
