Innovation
“Retired Professor Challenges Mayor Over Data Center’s Water Impact”
On a scorching summer day, Kathryn Barnwell, a retired English professor, walked up the road from her residence in Nanaimo, B.C., to confront Mayor Leonard Krog, a long-time acquaintance...
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“Atmospheric CO2 Levels Soar to Unprecedented Highs”
Heat-trapping carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere surged to unprecedented heights last year, marking the largest increase on record and reaching a level not...
Innovation
“Ghost Town Hyena & Beetle Named Wildlife Photo Champions”
A brown hyena exploring an abandoned mining town and a beetle perched amidst its forest surroundings being destroyed have been named the champions of...
Innovation
“Personalized Organ Chips Predict Cancer Treatment Efficacy”
Scientists are now investigating the potential of using tiny proxy organs, known as organoids, to predict the effectiveness of cancer treatments. These organoids are...
Innovation
“Salmon Reintroduction Initiative Sees Success in Columbia River”
A project in British Columbia is celebrating the success of reintroducing salmon into the Columbia River, where two adult sockeye, previously released as juvenile...
Innovation
Former Trainer Urges Urgent Relocation of Marineland’s Belugas
Marineland's belugas are in a perilous situation due to deteriorating facilities, understaffing, and inadequate resources, according to a former beluga trainer who is calling...
Innovation
“Global Warming Pushes Coral Reefs to Tipping Point”
Global warming is progressing towards critical thresholds faster than anticipated, leading to a near irreversible decline of the world's coral reefs, signifying a significant...
Innovation
“Canada to Develop Nuclear Reactor for Moon Mission”
The upcoming Artemis II mission is preparing for launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, in February to journey to the moon and back, marking a...
Innovation
“Experts Urge Stricter Regulations for AI Development in Canada”
The Canadian government under Carney's leadership is actively promoting artificial intelligence (AI) to boost the country's economy. However, some AI inventors and experts are...
Innovation
“Canadian Scientists’ Visions for Next 50 Years”
LISTEN | Six Canadian scientists share their visions for the next 50 years:Quirks and Quarks54:00Celebrating 50 years of Quirks & Quarks!The past five decades...
Innovation
“Quirks & Quarks Celebrates 50 Years of Science and Innovation”
The renowned program, Quirks & Quarks, commemorates its 50th anniversary this week, reflecting on five decades of scientific exploration and peering into the future.
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