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Spring goose hunters look to experts with questions about the spread of avian flu

Mon, 04/07/2025 - 07:00

First Nations in northeastern Ontario are preparing for the spring goose hunt, but while the deeply significant cultural tradition is eagerly anticipated, it’s tinged with anxiety this year as well thanks to reports of avian influenza in southern Ontario.

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2nd piece of space junk landed on Saskatchewan farmland in 2024

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 08:00

Space debris rained down on Saskatchewan farmland twice in 2024, and no one seems to know why the junk didn't burn up in the atmosphere during re-entry.

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Q&A: 1st-ever X-ray of an astronaut in space used technology developed in Waterloo region

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 06:00

The first-ever X-ray taken of an astronaut in space used new technology developed in Waterloo region. Startup KA Imaging’s new X-ray detector was part of a mission to study Earth’s polar regions from space. It is being used to track the effects of space travel on astronauts.

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Torpedo bat craze: Inside a Quebec factory churning out baseball's newest trend

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 04:00

Torpedo bats are all the rage right now in baseball, including with big Major League Baseball stars. Employees at the B45 Baseball factory in Quebec City are ramping up production to keep up with demand.

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As these kids get hands-on with food, they're also learning about climate change

Sat, 04/05/2025 - 04:00

Mixing hands-on lessons about food with environmental education has been a recipe for success for some Canadian educators and advocates, sparking valuable connections and offering students practical, personal steps to take to address climate change.

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Scientists believe an Alaskan volcano is about to erupt. Here’s how they’re preparing

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 19:30

Scientists say it's likely that the closest active volcano to the Alaskan city of Anchorage will erupt soon. If it does, the primary concern is ash, which could impact both residents and flights in the area. Here's how scientists are preparing.

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This bird's nest is made of candy wrappers and face masks. Here's what we can learn

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 18:07

Dutch doctoral student Auke-Florian Hiemstra excavated a bird nest, and made a startling discovery. From McDonald's lids to face masks, the nest was built with layers of human trash — the oldest piece dating three decades back.

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How chimpanzee tool use provides insight into early human behaviour

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 11:53

Chimps apply engineering skills to select tools with the right characteristic for hunting termites. This can teach us more about how ancient humans learned to use tools.

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Western sandpipers stop at this B.C. mudflat to fuel up during their 10,000-km migration

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 11:55

The tiny birds stop for a surprising snack at Roberts Bank near Vancouver. It’s one of their last meals on a long journey north.

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These sea stars were nearly wiped out — but B.C. researchers say fiords provided refuge

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 09:00

B.C. researchers have found that the fiords of the Central Coast may be providing refuge for the critically endangered sunflower sea star, a discovery that could have implications for wider ecosystems at risk due to warming seas.

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B.C. mining firm seeking U.S. approval to dig in international waters

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 04:00

A Vancouver-based mining company is looking to sidestep the international agency charged with regulating mining in international waters after lengthy negotiations it says have gone nowhere. 

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How a device called an exoskeleton is helping one N.B. man get back on his feet

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 05:00

The exoskeleton is a battery-operated, wearable device that gives patients with minimal movement in their legs the ability to walk.

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This N.L. man took a selfie with a beached whale, and took his photography to a whole new level

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 04:30

It’s hard to describe the sheer size of a whale when it washes ashore. That’s why Brendon Gould took to the beach with his drone in River of Ponds on the Northern Peninsula.

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NASA astronauts speak after unexpected 9-month stay on the International Space Station

Mon, 03/31/2025 - 17:45

After returning home earlier this month, NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spoke to the media about their extended nine-month stay on the International Space Station.

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It gave us the best map of the Milky Way. Now the Gaia spacecraft is orbiting into retirement

Mon, 03/31/2025 - 12:33

Astronomers bid an emotional farewell to Gaia, expressing their gratitude for its more than decade-long mission that gave us groundbreaking insights into our home galaxy, the Milky Way.

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Myanmar, Thailand rescuers race to find more survivors days after deadly earthquake

Mon, 03/31/2025 - 05:59

Rescuers freed four people from collapsed buildings in Myanmar on Monday, Chinese media reported, offering some hope three days after a massive earthquake killed over 2,000 as searchers raced to find more survivors in Myanmar and Thailand.

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Obsidian artifacts unearthed in Alberta offer new clues on prehistoric trade routes

Mon, 03/31/2025 - 04:00

Hand-carved arrowheads and jagged spears made of obsidian, a sharp rock formed by volcanic magma, are remnants of vast prehistoric trade networks that once cut across western North America. New research is shedding light on the artifacts unearthed in Alberta.

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#TheMoment a Canada goose hit by an arrow was released back into the wild

Sun, 03/30/2025 - 23:02

Tim Cyr recounts the moment he released Wilson the Canada goose into the wild after a journey that included having an arrow in its backside for seven months, having the arrow removed and undergoing three months of rehab."

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About 150 reported dead as major earthquake jolts Myanmar, Thailand

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 05:46

A powerful earthquake killed more than 140 people in Myanmar on Friday, authorities said, toppling buildings and wrecking infrastructure across a wide area, including a skyscraper under construction in neighboring Thailand.

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Partial solar eclipse to greet early risers in eastern Canada on Saturday

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 04:00

Attention those in eastern Canada: Do you still have those solar eclipse glasses from last year's total eclipse? If so, grab them and get up early on Saturday morning for a wonderful sight.

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