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What is the essence of cool? A global study narrows it down to 6 key traits

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 18:29

Researched surveyed nearly 6,000 people in 13 different countries about what makes a person cool, and found the answers to be surprisingly universal.

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Bezos-backed methane tracking satellite lost in space

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 13:36

The satellite was part of groundbreaking efforts to track methane pollution and make information public. Capping methane leaks is one of the quickest ways to tackle global warning, say scientists, and MethaneSAT was a publicly-available global map of emissions.

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These sea spiders use the bacteria on their bodies to turn methane into food

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 11:43

Scientists discovered three new species of sea spiders that live near the ocean floor and feast on bacteria that convert methane. Scientists say the finding gives them a deeper understanding of the methane cycle and the creatures far below the ocean's surface.

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Campaign launches to protect endangered badgers being killed on roads in B.C.'s Interior

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 09:00

In an effort to reduce the number of badgers killed on B.C.'s roads, the B.C. Badger Connectivity Initiative aims to create safer road crossings for badgers by designing new highway infrastructure and building passable culverts at five spots in B.C.'s Interior where badgers are most likely to be killed by road traffic. 

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Ancient Saskatchewan archaeological site falls victim to illegal scavenging

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 07:00

Âsowanânihk, which means "a place to cross" in Cree, is located near Prince Albert and is estimated to be around 11,000 years old. It holds a wealth of evidence of Indigenous settlements that likely existed there.

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Rats, beware: Toronto outlines new plan to attack its growing rodent problem

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 18:38

Toronto's city manager has outlined a plan to address the number of rats in the city as major construction projects and climate change are contributing to the growing pest problem. 

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Astronomers may have discovered 3rd-known interstellar visitor

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 17:55

It appears our solar system is getting more popular with out-of-towners. Astronomers have found a third interstellar object, something that has origins beyond our own solar system. The object, dubbed A11pl3Z, is not believed to pose any danger to Earth.

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U.S. delays cutoff of valuable satellite data for hurricane forecasting

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 16:50

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Monday it is delaying by one month the planned cutoff of satellite data that helps forecasters track hurricanes. Environment and Climate Change Canada does not expect the suspension to impact the quality of its forecasts.

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Decision to refill Lake Pisiquid coming with side-effects, say some Windsor residents

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 05:00

Some Windsor, N.S., residents say a two-year-old decision to close the gates of an aboiteau and keep Lake Pisiquid filled with water is unnecessary and causing other problems.

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Early departures: Climate change blamed as tiny Alberta bird alters its migration south

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 04:00

A tiny, insect-eating bird that breeds in Alberta is delaying its annual migration south, a change likely triggered by climate change that spells trouble for the fragile species.

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Orcas might be trying to learn 'who we are' when they share prey with humans, study suggests

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 10:06

The rare and awe-inspiring gestures were documented off the coasts of B.C., California, New Zealand and Norway. Researchers say their new study is the first documentation of these kinds of gestures by the whales.

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Snapping turtles show up at London man's home for yearly ride to Thames River

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 05:00

A snapping turtle clawing at the front door is not a regular occurrence for most Londoners, but at Alan Graham’s house, it happens nearly every year.

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Personality plays a role in whether you believe in climate change, Dalhousie study finds

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 05:00

People who rank higher on scales of narcissism, machiavellianism and psychopathy tend to have greater levels of skepticism about climate change, while people with stronger pro-social traits are less skeptical.

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What are the chances of Earth being hit by a big asteroid?

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 04:00

Earth lives in a shooting gallery, with small and large rocky bodies in abundance in our solar system. Are we in danger of being hit by something big?

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As this tiny frog disappears from Canada, conservationist warn fast-tracking bills put more species at risk

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 04:00

The Blanchard’s Cricket Frog, once found in the wetlands of Ontario's Pelee Island, is being reclassified from endangered to locally extinct. Some conservationists warn that recent legislation meant to fast-track development could remove environmental protections and put more species at risk.

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Meet the man using AI to clone his voice before he loses it to ALS

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 04:00

Dr. Alec Cooper is recording himself reciting common sayings, elaborate poems and his favourite books as part of the process to clone his voice before his condition deteriorates.

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First Nations have plan to move problem grizzly but need go-ahead from B.C.

Sat, 06/28/2025 - 10:00

A legislator with the Tla’amin Nation says there is a plan — and funding — to trap the grizzly on Texada Island and move it 100 kilometres away to Bute Inlet, so far that it wouldn’t be able to swim back. But so far, they don’t have a sign-off from the province to proceed.

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Islanders are being asked to help track the rare smooth greensnake this summer

Sat, 06/28/2025 - 05:00

If you spot a smooth greensnake in the wild on Prince Edward Island, the province’s Forests, Fish and Wildlife division wants to hear from you. Officials are hoping to gather data on the elusive reptile, considered the rarest snake on the Island.

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N.B. Museum set to add 1st rare owl specimen found in the province in over 100 years

Sat, 06/28/2025 - 05:00

A great grey owl that was previously in the care of the Atlantic Wildlife Institute will be joining the New Brunswick Museum as a scientific specimen. The museum's Greg Jongsma believes the addition of the owl is of great scientific value.

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U.S. government cuts key hurricane forecasting data from satellites

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 16:14

Weather experts are warning that hurricane forecasts will be severely hampered by the upcoming cut-off of key data from U.S. Department of Defence satellites, something a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration spokesperson called a routine data rotation and replacement.

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