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Astronauts are ready to test out Boeing's new spacecraft — and a Canadian will be talking them through it
News/Science | Sat, 04 May 2024 04:00:00 EDTIt’s been a decade in the making, but Boeing’s commercial spacecraft is finally launching with its first passengers. Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk will be in mission control helping lead the way. read more
Running horizontally could help future lunar settlers stay in shape on the Moon
Radio/Quirks & Quarks | Fri, 03 May 2024 15:12:45 EDTScientists have taken a clue from a carnival stunt known as the Wall of Death to help future astronauts on the moon stay healthy. Instead of riding motorcycles, the moon colonists will simply run around the walls. read more
China blasts off on mission that could provide 1st samples of far side of the moon
News/World | Fri, 03 May 2024 08:54:52 EDTChina on Friday launched a lunar probe to land on the far side of the moon and return with samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side. read more
Honeybees invaded a reporter's home, and upended everything she thought she knew about them
Radio/As It Happens | Wed, 01 May 2024 18:17:04 EDTWhen honeybees invaded Sarah Kliff's house, nobody wanted to help her get rid of them. And she, too, wanted to save the bees. But when she started digging into it, she discovered something that shocked her — honeybees don’t need our protection. read more
How mapping tree genomes can help plant forests resilient to climate change
News/Canada/Edmonton | Thu, 02 May 2024 00:38:40 EDTA research team at the University of Alberta is looking into why some trees in Alberta are more resilient when faced with drought, disease and the risk of wildfires by sequencing tree genomes. read more
Scientists warn Canada 'way behind the virus' as bird flu explodes among U.S. dairy cattle
News/Health | Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:00:00 EDTWhile federal officials say there’s still no sign of a dangerous form of bird flu appearing in Canadian dairy cows, scientists warn limited surveillance means Canada might not be staying ahead of an explosive H5N1 outbreak impacting dairy cattle south of the border. read more
Location, location location: Why real estate's golden rule also applies to morel mushrooms
News/Canada/London | Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:00:00 EDTSpring has sprung and so have morel mushrooms, but hunters are warned to be cautious about where they're harvested. Morels have a tendency to absorb and concentrate toxins found in their environments, according to research. read more
Bear-tracking study celebrates citizen science in Alberta's grizzly country
News/Canada/Edmonton | Sun, 28 Apr 2024 07:30:00 EDTAn Alberta study celebrates how citizen scientists can help researchers better protect populations of the elusive grizzly bear. But critics say that without more government action, the species will remain under threat. read more
Technology can detect wildfires. Do humans still have to?
News/Science | Sat, 27 Apr 2024 04:00:00 EDTIf it takes humans out of towers, advanced technology like drones could eliminate the risk and cost of the job. But lookouts like Trina Moyles argue that technology can't entirely replace them, and the focus on the tech means they aren't getting the support they need. read more
What is a solar storm?
| Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:20:00 EDTDuring the total eclipse earlier this month sun-gazers could see the outer ring of the sun— and bright filaments leaping from it. If they escape the fiery body’s pull, they will form solar storms, and a lot of them are expected in 2024. Radio-Canada’s Camille Vernet breaks down what that means for the Earth, and talks to people trying to predict and protect. read more
Ingenuity Mars Helicopter down but definitely not out
Radio/Quirks & Quarks | Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:27:20 EDTNASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, which vastly exceeded all expectations, has relayed its final transmission back to Earth. Now it's onto a new phase of its mission where it will continue to collect data for future explorers to retrieve. read more
Choosing native plants for your garden has big benefits
News/Science | Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:00:00 EDTIn this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we learn how native plants help boost biodiversity in your garden, get an update on global and federal action on plastic pollution and get tips for making your wardrobe more sustainable. read more
Prehistoric giant 'sabre-toothed salmon' renamed after new discovery
News/Science | Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:15:44 EDTThe giant prehistoric 'sabre-toothed salmon' has been renamed the 'spike-toothed' salmon after scientists uncovered new information about its weird, giant tusks. read more
Chicago's famous sidewalk 'rat hole' has been removed, but its legacy lives on
Radio/As It Happens | Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:28:59 EDTCity officials have removed the slab of sidewalk concrete with a rat-shaped imprint that had become both a source of both pride and consternation for residents. read more
What are microplastics doing to human health? Scientists work to connect the dots
News/Health | Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:00:00 EDTPeople unknowingly ingest microplastics from what we eat, drink and breathe. Some scientists fear exposure to microplastics could increase vulnerability to heart disease, cancer and other illnesses. While possible links between microplastics and disease are not definitive, researchers are exploring some concerning hints. read more
Dubai deluge likely made worse by warming world, scientists find
News/Climate | Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:21:04 EDTA powerful rainstorm that wreaked havoc on the desert nation of the United Arab Emirates last week was likely made more intense because of climate change, a team of international scientists has found. read more
El Niño is nearing its end. Does that mean global temperatures will cool down in 2024?
News/Science | Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:00:00 EDTLa Niña is on its way, but global temperatures are so high already that some climate scientists say it may not have as much of a a cooling effect this year as in the past. read more
