More belugas from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., head to new home in U.S.
Seven more whales are on the move from Marineland, headed to a new home at an aquarium in the United States.
Canadian astronaut prepares for International Space Station mission
Growing up on a cattle farm in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., Joshua Kutryk says he dreamt of going to space though he never thought it would happen.
One in 50 million: Oscar the two-coloured lobster lands in N.S. aquarium
In his 40 years as a lobster fisherman, Robert Wagner had never seen a critter like it: a half-blue, half-orange lobster, split down the middle from head to tail. "I said, 'Wow! I've never seen that like that in my life,'" said Wagner. Oscar is now calling the Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity in Halifax home.
Meet Saskatchewan's threatened 'butcher bird' that impales its prey
The songbirds appear to be soft-feathered and pudgy. But when it’s time to eat, they turn into ruthless killers.
A SpaceX rocket will slam into the moon on Wednesday, and astronomers will be watching closely
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, telescopes around the world will try to capture something never seen from Earth: an old rocket slamming into the moon's daylight side.
Relying on GPS for directions makes your brain lazy. Here's how to give it a workout
Getting lost is actually great exercise for your brain. As is putting limits on how much guidance you get from your mapping and GPS tools this summer, be it on a drive to the cottage or exploring a new city.
On Ukraine's front lines, female soldiers testing Canadian-designed body armour
Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines of Russia's war are testing new body armour designed by a Canadian company to fit women so that they no longer have to wear ill-fitting ballistic plates made for men.
As Trump rolls back endangered species protection, experts say Canadian wildlife is also at risk
The Trump administration is being sued by conservation groups over a change they say will weaken habitat protection for endangered species. In Canada, experts say the move could also harm animals that move between the two countries, including migratory birds and southern resident killer whales.
Ships stranded in Gulf could pose global invasive-species threat, study says
Ships stalled in the Gulf region due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could pose an 'immense' threat, according to a paper published last week. Experts say biofouling on hundreds of ships over several months could lead to the spread of invasive species.
Whales are dying in B.C. waters. Here's how 2 groups are trying to save them
An estimated 20,000 whales are killed worldwide by vessel strikes each year, according to the International Marine Mammal Project.
Is your windshield cleaner after road trips? It's a bad sign for bugs
Many people remember road trips back in the day that left windshields splattered with insects – and may get the uncomfortable feeling that things have changed. Here's what researchers are finding.
Calgary crypto exchange Catalyx permanently barred from operating
Former crypto exchange’s CEO, Hyuk Jae Park, will also pay a $90,000 fine to Alberta Securities Commission.
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U of T professor Jacob Tsimerman, who won math’s highest prize, to join OpenAI
Fields Medal winner says AI safety is the most important issue of our time.
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No product could have stopped OpenAI hack, Canadian cybersecurity firms say
Agentic threats are prompting innovation at companies like 1Password and Lastwall.
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NordSpace’s venture arm makes undisclosed strategic investment in North Vector Dynamics
Canadian aerospace companies have already been tackling defence and hypersonic research projects together.
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ProMIS Neurosciences (NASDAQ:PMN) is undervalued, this analyst says
Alithya Group is undervalued, this analyst says
Why are so many bears getting hit on Quebec highways?
More than 7,000 collisions involving large animals were reported in Quebec in 2025. In most cases, experts say large mammals, like bears and moose, are simply looking for food.
Questrade is remaking its platform for an AI-driven investing market
Digital brokerage showcased chatbot-driven investing, research, and trading options at summer product showcase.
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Cooling hot subways in NYC with Canadian tech
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at technology to cool steamy subway stations and 'mine' their heat for use elsewhere, learn how wildfires generate their own weather and dive into the problem of 'wishcycling.'
