Earliest outbreak of the plague killed hunter-gatherer kids 5,500 years ago
Scientists have solved a mystery that puzzled them for decades: Why were so many dead children buried by hunter-gatherers in Russia 5,500 years ago? It turns out they were killed by the earliest known outbreak of the plague, revealing new insights about the disease.
OceanGate's Titan submersible operated with complete lack of oversight, TSB report finds
OceanGate interacted with numerous federal departments and agencies in Canada, yet was not held to any standards by federal regulators. Canada's Transportation Safety Board has made six recommendations aimed at closing those gaps.
Archaeology field school near Fort St. John reflects 12,500 years of Indigenous history
An archaeological field school at a national historic site near Fort St. John, B.C., is offering a look into 12,500 years of First Nations history, finding pieces of ancient stone tools and animal bones.
Fire-loving fungi are nature's first responders after wildfire, readying the soil for rebirth
Within weeks of a wildfire, an orange crust coats deadwood and the charred forest floor, creating an otherworldly landscape that still seems to be smoking. But instead of continued destruction, it’s a signal of rebirth: tiny fungi are colonizing the wreckage.
Trump spent $14M US to make reflecting pool look blue. Now the water is green
U.S. President Donald Trump believed he had a solution to the reflecting pool's algae problems: painting its bottom a particular shade of blue. Less than two weeks after the repair work finished, the algae is back.
Risks of conflict, disease rise when homeless encampments encroach on urban coyote habitat, study cautions
Potential risks to human and animal health rise when people experiencing homelessness are forced to seek shelter in the same secluded, inner-city landscapes as urban coyotes, a new study cautions.
How sheep may make new apple orchards more environmentally friendly
Researchers in Kentville, N.S., are studying ways to establish new orchards in a way that relies less on machinery and chemicals — and more on four-legged assistants. The CBC's Frances Willick has the story.
We now know smooth green snakes still exist on P.E.I. — but is their population growing?
Prince Edward Islanders are again being asked to keep an eye out for smooth green snakes. They're the smallest of P.E.I.'s three snake species — and also the province's rarest reptile.
In good news for coral reefs, scientists identify where the toughest ones are
New research shows more than 150,000 square kilometres of coral reefs are resilient to the effects of climate change, far more than previously thought.
Why honeybees are now living in Ontario's legislature
Honeybees are now living in wooden houses on the roof of Queen's Park. CBC’s Lorenda Reddekopp spoke with Speaker Donna Skelly — the driving force behind the initiative — about how and why it came together.
Runaway marsupial on Montreal's South Shore sparks animal trafficking concerns
For the last few days, a small marsupial has been on the loose on Montreal’s South Shore, after it likely escaped from illegal captivity, say animal rights advocates and Quebec's Environment Ministry.
Kelp forests once covered part of the northern Salish Sea, UVic study finds
Research from the University of Victoria shows that an area of the Georgia Strait near Comox and Denman Island was once covered in 5.5-million square metres of bull kelp forests, ten times the amount previously thought to be the baseline.
Birdwatchers flock to Calgary park to catch glimpse of rare woodpecker
A red-headed woodpecker in the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary has left Calgary's birdwatching community in a frenzy, with countless birders coming to the popular park daily to catch a glimpse of the rare endangered bird.
Stoned rats get the munchies. Here's what that means for people with eating disorders, appetite loss
It turns out stoned rats get the munchies too. New research from the University of Calgary and Washington State University digs into the effects of cannabis on rats and humans, particularly when it comes to appetite.
The International Space Station is old and leaky. Should it be decommissioned sooner rather than later?
The International Space Station had a proposed lifespan of 15 years, but it has far exceeded that, and it's starting to show its age. Is it time to deorbit it?
Out-of-this-world medical tech could boost health care on Earth, researchers say
The shift toward deep space exploration is set to bring new developments for Earth’s health-care systems, researchers say, including innovations such as portable medical technology and robotic care.
Comox Valley residents come together to halt spread of invasive American bullfrog
A group of residents in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island are coming together to remove invasive American bullfrogs in local lakes and water bodies, with tadpole trapping workshops starting this weekend.
Bear wandering around with pipe stuck on head rescued by conservation officers
The B.C. Conservation Service is not sure how the yearling got its head stuck in a stove pipe, but adds it is an important reminder to call the service if you see an animal in distress.
SpaceX kicks off wave of monster IPOs: What to know about companies going public
IPOs like SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI have dominated headlines lately, as a number of high-profile private companies announced they will become publicly traded firms. The hype is hard to ignore — but could these IPOs fall flat?
El Niño is officially here, and scientists say it will be particularly strong with widespread impacts
El Niño, nature's chaotic climate agent, has formed in a warmed-up Pacific Ocean and is expected to grow to historic strength, meteorologists said Thursday.
