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This spider looks like the victim of a zombie fungus. But scientists say it's a big faker

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 13:14

Alexander Bentley, a herpetologist, is unfazed by cordyceps' presence in the Amazon. But after a finger poke of a fungi-covered mass showed movement, Bentley soon realized that one spider had a couple of tricks up its eight sleeves.

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Snowy owls, giant otters, hammerhead sharks considered for greater protection at UN conference

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 04:00

Migratory species such as the snowy owl, hammerhead shark and others are being considered for additional protections at global talks in Brazil. Here's what is endangering them and what is being proposed to help.

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Canadian orangutan scientist Biruté Galdikas dead at 79

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 13:30

Biruté Mary Galdikas, a Canadian scientist who dedicated her life to the study and conservation of orangutans, has died. She was the last living member of the renowned primatologists known as "trimates," alongside Jane Goodall and Diane Fossey.

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Invasive species threat spurs paddling ban in some waterways in Jasper, other national parks

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 07:00

Parks Canada has announced restrictions on paddling in some rivers and lakes in Alberta to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Some paddlers are voicing concerns with the new policy, but urge their community to comply.

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A kitchen party at the bottom of the world: N.S. scientists return from Antarctic research trip

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 05:00

Three Nova Scotian geoscientists have returned from a month-long expedition to Antarctica and now hope to inspire other women to enter their field of work.

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NASA plans $20B moon base, but pauses lunar space station project

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 12:27

NASA is pausing plans to deploy a space station in lunar orbit and will instead use its components to construct ‌a $20 billion base on the moon's surface over the next seven years, its new chief Jared Isaacman said on Tuesday.

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Trout catch at Kejimkujik decimated by invasion of voracious predator

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 05:00

Kejimkujik National Park is pausing its annual brook trout census because an invasive species is devastating the local ecosystem.

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Turns out these sharks can make friends and have social lives, new study finds

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 14:57

New research is suggesting that not all sharks are the lone, cold, ruthless predators as many films so often depict them. Some species, it turns out, can even be friendly — at least among their own kind.

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Arborist rescues cat from 8-storey-tall tree in east Ottawa

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 12:55

Arborist Tyler Sirrs saw social media posts about a cat stuck for days in a tall tree in Orléans and decided to help. He described the rescue to CBC Ottawa Morning host Rebecca Zandbergen.

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Alberta poultry farmers brace for spring migration after last year's surge in avian flu cases

Sun, 03/22/2026 - 07:00

Spring is heralded by the return of geese, but to many in Alberta's poultry industry, migration means something different. With last year's avian flu season considered the worst in years, farmers are being mindful to avoid their flocks contracting the disease.

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Banff National Park breaks visitation record — again

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 09:00

The national park in Alberta saw 4.5 million visitors in the 2025-26 fiscal year, surpassing the previous high of 4.28 million in 2023-24, in what’s become almost annual increases over the last decade.

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New study finds artificial turf fields in Metro Vancouver releasing chemicals harmful to salmon

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 08:00

A new study from the University of British Columbia is raising concerns about the environmental impact of artificial turf fields across Metro Vancouver, which, it says, is leaching a chemical into municipal stormwater systems that’s deadly to coho salmon.

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Q&A | U of A researcher on battery-free sensor to track vital signs in extreme cold

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 06:00

University of Alberta and Department of National Defence researchers have developed a tiny battery-free sensor that can be used to track vital signs of soldiers in the field, including checking for risk of frostbite in extreme cold.

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Alberta grizzly found dead with gunshot wound, investigators seek public help

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 06:00

Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services is investigating the death of a grizzly bear found with a gunshot wound last November. Through the province's Report A Poacher program, a tipster who provides information leading to charges being laid could be eligible for a cash reward.

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Canadian Space Agency cancels lunar rover mission

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 11:22

As part of its 2026-2027 departmental plan, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has cancelled its ambitious lunar rover that would have landed at the moon's south polar region.

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‘Hundreds’ of rats have taken over this Dartmouth parking lot. Now they’re damaging vehicles

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 05:00

Rats have taken over a parking lot in the middle of several apartment complexes in north Dartmouth. Residents say the problem is so bad the rats are chewing through the wires of parked vehicles, causing thousands of dollars in damages.

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'Change your life' by falling in love with a big dog, Toronto Animal Services campaign says

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 20:54

Big dogs are loyal canines, affectionate and sweet, but often overlooked when it comes to pet adoption, according to a city agency.

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This bear just came out of hibernation fashionably late

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 17:08

The animal care team at Montreal’s Ecomuseum Zoo usually picks the spring day Genie the bear will come out of hibernation based on her activity. But they had no idea strong winds on March 17 would make the black bear hit the snooze button.

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Coquitlam mudslide knocks out power as heaviest rainfall expected on parts of B.C.'s South Coast

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 10:12

Environment Canada says the heaviest rainfall from the "prolonged atmospheric river event" in parts of Metro Vancouver, the Sea-to-Sky region and western Vancouver Island is expected Thursday night into Friday morning.

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Are we in for a super El Niño this year? Early projections say maybe, and this worries climate scientists

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 04:00

After a year and a half of La Niña conditions, it looks like we could end up with an El Niño later this year. And early models suggest it could be a strong one, which could push global temperatures to record highs.

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