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Spot solid science and avoid fake claims

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 16:05

Science is under attack. In an era of AI, instant misinformation and hidden agendas, how do you tell the difference between real science and well-packaged fraud? CBC News's Johanna Wagstaffe breaks down the peer review process — the critical filter that determines what science the public can trust.

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Alberta testing AI-powered drone technology in battle against wild boar

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 08:00

Researchers are turning to a new high-tech combination of drones, thermal cameras and artificial intelligence to get a new vantage point on Alberta’s wild boar problem.

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Conservation groups call for 'science-based' approach to Alberta grizzly bear hunt proposal

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 07:00

Conservation groups say recent calls for the provincial government to legalize the hunting of threatened grizzly bears in Alberta aren't justified by science due to a lack of up-to-date population studies.

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How McGill’s new greenhouse will help grow more climate change-resistant agriculture

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 04:00

McGill University’s Macdonald Campus has a new greenhouse, which features seven bays, a classroom and demonstration rooms. Staff explain how they plan to use these new facilities.

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Top 3 takeaways from the Artemis II mission and what's next

Sat, 04/11/2026 - 04:00

While their trip looked like fun during the numerous news conferences and videos we saw, the four astronauts were hard at work with scientific observations, medical experiments and exercise. And they also had to deal with unexpected issues.

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Other countries are looking to end animal testing. In Canada, there's a holdup

Sat, 04/11/2026 - 04:00

Other countries, like the U.K, the United States and the European Union have all dedicated funding and detailed roadmaps to replace animal testing in research settings. And while Canada has a strategy to replace animals used in chemical and toxicity testing, there is still no plan for those used in biomedical testing.

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Why freshwater migratory fish need ‘safe passage’ globally as numbers decline

Sat, 04/11/2026 - 04:00

A global assessment on migratory freshwater fish species, published in March, found that there are 325 species of migratory fish crossing international borders that need deliberate action in order to survive.

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Artemis II capsule will be a 'fireball' on re-entry. David Saint-Jacques knows what that’s like

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 13:27

After slingshotting around the moon, the Artemis II mission is expected to splash down in the Pacific Ocean tonight. Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques knows exactly what hurtling back to Earth feels like.

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Canada is coming off 3 consecutive severe fire years. There are concerning signs for 2026

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 12:05

The 2026 wildfire season may get off to a relatively quiet start in Canada but lingering drought and a warm summer could tip the scales towards another severe year, experts say.

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Protecting wildfire crews from the dangers of smoke exposure isn't as simple as it sounds

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 06:00

Manitoba's government has relied on disposable N95 masks and training to help its firefighters deal with heavy smoke billowing from wildfires, but protecting them from the noxious gases remains a significant challenge.

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What to expect ahead of Artemis II’s splashdown

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 04:00

Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, along with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, are returning to Earth after travelling around the moon. But before they get their feet on solid ground, they have to get their Orion spacecraft safely through Earth's atmosphere.

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Is the toilet the 'most important piece of equipment' aboard the Artemis II?

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 04:00

When we sent four humans 406,771 kilometres into space for the first time, we also sent a toilet with them. After all, if the plan is to go farther and farther, then it’s critical we test one of the non-negotiable parts of being human.

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The ostrich con: Arguments to save birds from cull in B.C. were based on falsehoods, evidence shows

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 04:00

The 10-month standoff on a B.C. ostrich farm last year was the most expensive poultry cull in Canada’s history. A fifth estate investigation reveals the campaign to save the ostriches was based on falsehoods.

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Environment Canada to use AI in new weather forecasting model

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 19:07

Environment and Climate Change Canada will use artificial intelligence to make its weather forecasts more accurate, the federal department said Thursday.

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Emperor penguins now endangered as climate change shrinks sea ice

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 17:25

Emperor penguins, the largest penguin species, are now listed as endangered following a new international assessment of how climate change is affecting their habitat and population.

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These condors may be incubating the species' 1st wild egg in Northern California in 130 years

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 16:47

If the egg hatches, the chick will be the first of its species to be born and raised in the wild in Northern California in more than a century.

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Nuclear heat keeps people warm in many countries. Why not ours?

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 14:00

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we see how some countries are using heat from nuclear power plants to heat homes; map the countries with the biggest potential to generate solar power; and learn about the government's new approach to protecting nature.

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You can now get a prescription for nature access if you live in Hamilton, here's how

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 04:00

The PaRx program, an initiative that allows healthcare providers to prescribe nature passes to patients, is now available for Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) sites.

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Why human eyes are better at observing the moon than cameras

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 04:00

Human eyes are a wonder of nature. While we've invented the camera to work like our eyes, it's not as good as the real thing, something that was highlighted during Artemis II's lunar flyby.

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Artemis II astronauts prepare for experience of 'riding a fireball through the atmosphere' to get home

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 15:36

The Artemis II crew woke to the sounds of Queen and David Bowie's classic Under Pressure as they continued their journey through space Wednesday. Now preparing for Friday's re-entry, the astronauts also reflected on watching the eclipse of the Earth, the camaraderie of the mission and humanity's purpose on Earth.

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