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2025-04-22 11:03:09

Tsunami towers proposed for Tofino, B.C.
The Vancouver Island community of Tofino could face serious risk if an earthquake and tsunami hit, according to Katsu Goda, an Earth sciences professor at Western University. Goda spoke to CBC's On The Coast about how tsunami towers — made of strong metal — could help prevent fatalities in the event of an emergency in small communities along the B.C....
#tsunami #earthquake #safety #engineering #Tofino #BC
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6729396?cmp=rss
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2025-04-13 12:53:05

Can Canada grow more of its own food? Greenhouses, vertical farming make it possible, experts say
Our suddenly rocky relationship with the U.S. has a lot of Canadians rethinking our dependence on our southern neighbor, especially fruit and vegetable imports. Could Canada grow more of what we eat? And what would it cost us?
#food #agriculture #economy #politics #Canada #US
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/costofliving/canada-tariffs-food-grow-buy-canadian-1.7508121?cmp=rss
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2025-04-07 14:22:06

Western sandpipers stop at this B.C. mudflat to fuel up during their 10,000-km migration
The tiny birds stop for a surprising snack at Roberts Bank near Vancouver. It’s one of their last meals on a long journey north.
#bird #migration #nature #travel #BC #RobertsBank
https://www.cbc.ca/documentaries/the-nature-of-things/western-sandpipers-stop-at-this-b-c-mudflat-to-fuel-up-during-their-10-000-km-migration-1.7494901?cmp=rss
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2025-03-28 10:53:19

Strong earthquake strikes central Myanmar, shakes buildings in Thailand
A strong earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, and several buildings collapsed in Mandalay, the country's second-largest city, witnesses said. Buildings shook as well in Bangkok, the Thai capital about 1,000 km to the south, and hundreds of people rushed out in panic.
#earthquake #disaster #buildings #Myanmar #Thailand #Mandalay
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/myanmar-earthquake-thailand-1.7495795?cmp=rss
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2025-03-12 08:16:09

North America will have a blood worm moon this week. Here's how you can see it
Late Thursday night or Friday early morning, North Americans with clear skies can look up to see a full moon with a beautiful reddish hue — also known as a "blood worm."
#astronomy #weather #NorthAmerica #News #Science
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/blood-worm-moon-lunar-eclipse-1.7480507?cmp=rss
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2025-03-07 14:22:09

SpaceX's latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion
Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but it lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down and broke apart.
#SpaceX #Starship #rocket #explosion #TurksandCaicos #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/spacex-starship-1.7477356?cmp=rss
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2025-03-07 11:59:14

Cuts to U.S. weather forecasting, climate science create dark clouds for Canadian counterparts
Cuts to the U.S. agency responsible for weather forecasting and climate science have left scientists on this side of the border concerned about the reliability of data Canada needs to predict dangerous events, conduct accurate flood forecasts and understand b...
#weather #science #climate #politics #US #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/united-states-weather-service-cuts-1.7476756?cmp=rss
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2025-03-07 11:59:07

Who's going to fill the U.S.-sized hole in climate diplomacy?
In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, we get some opinions about which countries will lead on climate now that the U.S. has stepped back, look at a Montreal factory's plans to share its warmth, and check out a taste test of native seaweeds on the East Coast.
#climate #diplomacy #environment #politics #US #Montreal
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/what-on-earth-us-climate-diplomacy-1.7476170?cmp=rss
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2025-03-06 19:12:10

Scientists brought to tears by huge loss of U.S. butterflies
Scientists calculated just how much U.S. butterfly populations have declined in the past 20 years. The results brought some scientists to tears, and have them warning about dire implications for other species – not just in the U.S.
#science #environment #nature #species #US #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/butterfly-loss-1.7476479?cmp=rss
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2025-03-06 15:40:06

The global race for critical minerals is on. Here's why they're the lifeblood of the new tech era
What does your smartphone have in common with a solar panel, or an EV battery, or a piece of military equipment? They're all made using critical minerals — an essential ingredient in powering the modern technology we use every day.
#minerals #technology #globalization #race #News #Business
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/critical-minerals-explainer-1.7473183?cmp=rss
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2025-03-06 12:45:18

Canada looking to help develop sensors for 'Golden Dome' missile defence, U.S. general tells conference
Canada's participation in U.S. President Donald Trump's planned "Golden Dome" missile defence system for North America is limited to research involving the detection of incoming threats, the U.S. commander for NORAD told a defence conference on Wednesday.
#military #defense #politics #technology #NorthAmerica #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/golden-dome-norad-1.7475989?cmp=rss
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2025-03-06 12:45:12

Canada will add PFAS, which are linked to cancer and other health problems, to toxic substances list
The federal government is moving to add PFAS, a class of thousands of chemicals used in a wide range of products from food containers to clothing, to the official list of toxic substances, in light of growing scientific and public concern about the substances in Ca...
#environment #health #politics #chemicals #Canada #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/pfas-restriction-canada-1.7475443?cmp=rss
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2025-03-06 00:11:07

World's biggest iceberg appears to have run aground near remote British island
The world's largest iceberg appears to have run aground off the coast of a remote British island home to millions of penguins and seals — potentially threatening local wildlife, but also providing an opportunity for research into such rare "megabergs."
#iceberg #wildlife #research #island #Britishisland #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/a23a-iceberg-south-georgia-1.7475767?cmp=rss
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2025-03-05 12:07:18

By 6, kids think boys are better than girls at computer science. These programs aim to change that
At age six, kids are typically building up their reading skills and starting to discover interests, but some also already hold the stereotypical belief that boys are better than girls at computer science and engineering, according to a recent study. Initiatives both inside and outsid...
#education #gender #STEM #bias #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/compsci-girls-stem-1.7473378?cmp=rss
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2025-03-05 12:07:09

Fight between bald eagle and Canada goose in Burlington bay 'very symbolic,' says photographer
A bald eagle may have thought it spotted an easy lunch in a Canada goose sitting on an icy bay in Burlington, Ont., but according to Mervyn Sequeira — who watched and photographed a 20-minute battle between the two birds — the goose held its ...
#animals #photography #nature #Burlington #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/canada-goose-bald-eagle-burlington-bay-brawl-1.7473477?cmp=rss
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2025-03-04 13:17:06

How a Yukon entomologist's fascination with beetle genitalia inspired an art project
A retired Yukon-based entomologist is finding artistic inspiration in the tiniest and most private of places: beetle genitalia.
#art #science #nature #entomology #Yukon #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/entomologist-beetle-genitalia-art-whitehorse-1.7470932?cmp=rss
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2025-03-04 12:53:18

Take a look inside this giant satellite dish
CBC’s Giacomo Panico visited a former NATO radome that's now privately owned and used by a local group of radio astronomers.
#technology #space #science
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6666871?cmp=rss
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2025-03-04 12:53:10

Want to see a planet parade this weekend? Here’s how
It’s the last weekend for stargazers to spot a planet parade. Curt Nason, president of the New Brunswick chapter of the Royal Astronomical Society, explains what to look for when you look up on Saturday night.
#astronomy #weekend #planet
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6667230?cmp=rss
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2025-03-04 12:32:08

Repeat human-induced earthquakes rattle ranchers in northeastern B.C.
A series of at least four earthquakes ranging in magnitude from 3.1 to 4.3, struck the Peace Region of northeastern B.C. between Feb. 8 and 12. The British Columbia Energy Regulator has confirmed fracking caused the most powerful quake overnight on Feb. 11.
#earthquake #fracking #energy #northeasternBC #PeaceRegion #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fracking-earthquakes-b-c-1.7472657?cmp=rss
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2025-03-04 12:28:27

Rare dolphin sighting delights West Vancouver onlookers
A pod of Pacific white-sided dolphins swimming near Ambleside Beach was caught on film by Vancouver resident Imaan Jiwa, who was out for a walk on Friday night. The encounter follows another sighting in Howe Sound earlier this week.
#Animals #Nature #Sightseeing #WestVancouver #AmblesideBeach #HoweSound
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/dolphins-vancouver-1.7472744?cmp=rss
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2025-03-04 12:28:18

Why are plants leaking water when it gets too hot?
A new study from the University of British Columbia has found that plants are leaking more water than initially thought — a discovery that could change the way scientists model climate change.
#plants #water #climate #science
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6667376?cmp=rss
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2025-03-04 12:28:06

This First Nation is recruiting its members to do archaeology and prove their oral history is true
An archaeological field school hosted by Chipewyan Prairie First Nation in Alberta is proving the community's oral history true and teaching other Indigenous people how to do the same in th...
#archaeology #history #community #school #Alberta #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/this-first-nation-is-recruiting-its-members-to-do-archaeology-and-prove-their-oral-history-is-true-1.7471595?cmp=rss
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2025-03-04 12:01:22

Multiple earthquakes in a short time. Should you be worried?
Southwestern British Columbia has experienced several small but noticeable earthquakes over the past few weeks. Seismologist Johanna Wagstaffe explains why these tremors do not increase or decrease the likelihood of a larger earthquake.
#earthquake #geology #science #SouthwesternBritishColumbia
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6670278?cmp=rss
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2025-03-03 15:12:06

4.5-magnitude earthquake strikes near Sidney, B.C.
A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck 42 km east of Sidney, B.C., Monday morning.
#earthquake #nature #disaster #Sidney #BC #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sidney-earthquake-1.7472941?cmp=rss
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2025-03-03 13:36:06

Blue Ghost becomes 1st private spacecraft to land successfully on moon
A private lunar lander carrying a drill, vacuum and other experiments for NASA touched down on the moon Sunday, a success for the latest in a string of companies looking to kickstart business on Earth's celestial neighbor ahead of astronaut missions.
#space #technology #NASA #moon #News #Science
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/blue-ghost-lunar-landing-1.7472896?cmp=rss
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2025-02-28 18:22:06

For the 1st time in Canada, surgeons put teeth in patients' eyes to restore sight
When Brent Chapman’s doctor first pitched him on the idea of having one of his own teeth surgically embedded in his eye to restore his sight, he says he felt “a little apprehensive.”
#surgery #medicine #teeth #eyesight #Canada #Radio
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/tooth-in-eye-surgery-canada-1.7470626?cmp=rss
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2025-02-28 17:10:10

Asteroid's chance of hitting Earth in 2032 not high after all
New observations of a small asteroid discovered in December have led astronomers to conclude that the chances of it striking Earth are almost zero, after earlier data had indicated a higher risk of a collision with this space rock about 40 to 90 metres wide.
#space #astronomy #science #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/asteroid-2024-yr4-1.7471347?cmp=rss
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2025-02-28 12:57:07

Pop star Katy Perry, news personalities Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez to go into space
Pop star Katy Perry and journalists Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez, who is also billionaire Jeff Bezos's fiancée, are set to blast off into space on a Blue Origin rocket, marking the first all-female flight crew in more than six decades.
#space #entertainment #flight #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/katy-perry-going-to-space-1.7470183?cmp=rss
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2025-02-27 14:44:10

Canadian scientists head to Antarctica to search for climate clues
CBC News joins Canadian scientists aboard HMCS Margaret Brooke on a mission to Antarctica to unlock climate clues from the southern pole that they hope will shed light on what’s happening in the Arctic.
#science #climate #Antarctica #research #Arctic
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6662838?cmp=rss
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2025-02-27 13:56:14

Captain 'lost for words' after witnessing a super pod of more than 2,000 dolphins
Evan Brodsky, captain and videographer for a private boat tour company, was out on the Monterey Bay coast in California Friday morning, when he found himself surrounded by thousands of dolphins as far as the eye could see.
#animals #ocean #wildlife #MontereyBay #California #Radio
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/dolphin-super-pod-1.7469441?cmp=rss
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2025-02-27 03:21:19

NASA launches satellite for mission to map water on the moon
A dishwasher-sized NASA satellite was launched into space from Florida on Wednesday to identify places on the moon's surface where water exists — for example, in the permanently shadowed craters at the lunar poles.
#space #NASA #water #science #Florida #moon
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/nasa-lunar-trailblazer-launch-1.7469707?cmp=rss
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2025-02-26 17:05:18

A competing theory to 'dark energy' suggests the universe has different time zones
New measurements of a certain type of supernova seems to indicate that our expanding universe isn't accelerating at all, negating any need to invoke a mysterious 'dark energy' to explain supernovae observations.
#physics #astronomy #science #universe #Radio #QuirksQuarks
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/dark-energy-time-zones-1.7465116?cmp=rss
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2025-02-26 13:31:07

Climate change is shrinking glaciers faster than ever, with 6.5 trillion tonnes lost since 2000
A peer-reviewed study published in the journal Nature this week says the world's glaciers lost ice at the rate of about 231 billion tonnes annually from 2000 to 2011, but that quickened to about 314 billion tonnes annually over about the next decade.
#climate #glacier #environment #science #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/climate-change-glaciers-shrinking-1.7464840?cmp=rss
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2025-02-26 13:26:15

U of S study pits pea milk against dairy in the fight against osteoporosis
Kinesiology professor are studying the effects of pea milk on osteoporosis in men and women over 50.
#health #food #science #study #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/osteoporosis-dairy-pea-milk-pulse-growers-1.7467235?cmp=rss
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2025-02-26 12:51:15

New bans target 'forever chemicals' in clothing. Here's how to avoid exposure
There's less toxic PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' in raincoats and other products sold in Canada, thanks to new rules elsewhere. But where is PFAS still found? What are the rules here anyway? Should you throw out your old Gore-Tex jacket? And what should you do to avoid products with PFAS?
#clothing #environment #health #regulation #Canada #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/pfas-clothing-bans-1.7467058?cmp=rss
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2025-02-26 12:51:09

Here's how artificial intelligence is levelling the playing field for workers with disabilities
More than 35 per cent of New Brunswickers have a disability, according to Statistics Canada, and only 46 per cent of them are employed. But recent advancements in technology are levelling the playing field f...
#artificialintelligence #disabilities #technology #employment #NewBrunswick #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/ai-levelling-playing-field-for-disabled-workers-1.7464131?cmp=rss
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2025-02-26 12:38:24

Google says it's updating Canadian parks listed as state parks in its search and maps
The categorization pre-dates 51st state rhetoric but is getting fresh attention with concerns over sovereignty. The categorization is also used by other services including Bing and TripAdvisor.
#technology #politics #tourism #Canada #News #BritishColumbia
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/why-are-provincial-parks-listed-as-state-parks-on-google-maps-1.7466824?cmp=rss
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2025-02-26 12:38:14

New wildfire-monitoring satellite system will be 'game changer' in North, officials say
Wildfire officials in Yukon and the N.W.T. are heralding the Canadian Space Agency's plans for a new $72-million WildFireSat constellation, announced earlier this month.
#wildfire #technology #space #Canada #North #Yukon
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/wildfire-satellite-game-changer-north-1.7464181?cmp=rss
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2025-02-26 12:38:06

These animals can predict volcanic eruptions, massive storms and more
From goats that can sense upcoming volcanic eruptions to wildlife that can prevent poaching, scientists are tapping into the “secret knowledge” of animals
#Animals #Science #Nature #Prediction #Documentaries #TheNatureofThings
https://www.cbc.ca/documentaries/the-nature-of-things/these-animals-can-predict-volcanic-eruptions-massive-storms-and-more-1.7274990?cmp=rss
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2025-02-25 13:47:21

Why you shouldn’t run outside during an earthquake
If you’re one of the people who ran outside during the B.C. earthquake last week, you’re not alone. But it’s not the safest choice. Here's why.
#safety #earthquake #BC
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6661231?cmp=rss
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2025-02-25 13:47:09

Students put their engineering skills to the test at national robotics competition
High school and CEGEP students from across Canada spent months building their robots to face off in a giant game of tick-tack-toe for the 24th edition of the CRC Robotics Competition.
#school #engineering #robotics #competition #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6660502?cmp=rss
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2025-02-24 12:57:06

Can this 'burnt toast'-like substance be a key tool in the fight against climate change?
Courtenay, B.C. resident Greg Porteous started making biochar for his neighbours as a way of taking action on climate change. The black, charcoal-like substance holds onto a lot of the carbon in the organic matter it's made from, and can be added to soil to make it heal...
#climate #change #environment #science #CourtenayBC #Radio
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/whatonearth/biochar-climate-change-1.7461819?cmp=rss
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2025-02-24 12:51:26

Seal 'Fitbits' aim to understand how pups survive on Sable Island
Researchers hope a pilot project that monitors the heart rate of baby seals will help them understand how the pups prepare for life in harsh conditions.
#Animals #Research #Technology #SableIsland #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/seal-fitbit-sable-island-heart-monitor-1.7463803?cmp=rss
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2025-02-24 12:51:18

Shaking felt across southwest B.C. after 4.7-magnitude earthquake hits coast
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck B.C.'s Sunshine Coast on Friday, shaking homes and prompting a number of emergency alerts across the Lower Mainland but stopping short of any major damage.
#earthquake #tsunami #BC #News #Canada #BritishColumbia
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/earthquake-rattles-b-c-1.7465598?cmp=rss
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2025-02-24 12:51:09

European Paralympic athlete in line to become the first disabled astronaut in space
British Paralympian John McFall has formally completed his astronaut training, and is now on the waiting list for a spot to fly to the International Space Station, which would make him the first disabled person to reach orbit.
#space #disability #sports #Radio #QuirksQuarks
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/john-mcfall-international-space-station-1.7465180?cmp=rss
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2025-02-21 13:31:06

American scientists say their work is under attack and ask Canadians for help
In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, CBC's Jaela Bernstien gives us an inside look at how U.S. President Donald Trump's crackdown is affecting science, we admire a new highly commended wildlife photo, and we discover what beautiful things can be crafted from trees killed by...
#science #politics #environment #wildlife #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/what-on-earth-us-scientists-1.7463617?cmp=rss
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2025-02-21 13:19:24

Baby seal found on city streets is learning to eat fish so he can swim free
When animal rescuer Sarah Callan found out there was a baby seal flopping around the busy streets of downtown New Haven, Conn., she was surprised to say the least.
#animal #rescue #NewHaven #Radio #AsItHappens
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/seal-rescue-connecticut-1.7464127?cmp=rss
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2025-02-21 13:19:16

Earthquake shakes parts of B.C. and Alberta, cause being investigated
The Thursday morning quake was felt in Prince George, B.C. and Grande Prairie, Edson and Whitecourt, Alta., according to Earthquakes Canada. No damage has been reported.
#earthquake #weather #news #BC #Alberta #PrinceGeorge
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/earthquake-prince-george-1.7463921?cmp=rss
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2025-02-21 13:19:07

What to do if there's a moose at your door? This B.C. woman had to figure it out
When Chelsea Coles opened her door on Monday morning, it took her brain a while to figure out what was going on.
#animal #wildlife #safety #BC #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/moose-door-fort-st-john-1.7463075?cmp=rss
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2025-02-20 16:57:06

As biodiversity declines, researchers race to name millions of species unknown to science
In 2023, scientists discovered thousands of unknown life forms in the Pacific Ocean. The discovery highlighted an unsettling fact: 86 per cent of land species and 91 per cent of marine species remain undiscovered. Are we running out of time to cl...
#science #biodiversity #species #research #PacificOcean #Radio
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/ideas/discover-of-unidentified-species-classification-1.7462726?cmp=rss
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2025-02-19 13:43:18

London tornado researcher concerned changes at U.S. weather centre could disrupt cross-border research
Restrictive policy directives aimed at U.S. climate and weather scientists have some Canadian researchers concerned about the future of a field that relies heavily on open data and cros...
#research #weather #politics #climate #London #US
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/london-tornado-researcher-concerned-changes-at-u-s-weather-centre-could-disrupt-cross-border-research-1.7461987?cmp=rss
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2025-02-19 13:43:09

Nation to Nation collaboration sees Yellowstone bison come to Canada for the 1st time
Last month Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Montana, an original signatory of the Buffalo Treaty, gave Mosquito-Grizzly Bear's Head-Lean Man First Nation in Saskatchewan 11 plains bison from t...
#animals #environment #politics #collaboration #YellowstoneNationalPark #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/nation-to-nation-collaboration-sees-yellowstone-bison-come-to-canada-for-the-1st-time-1.7459869?cmp=rss
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2025-02-19 12:53:31

Orphaned cougar cubs temporarily taken in by Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
The cougar kittens will stay temporarily with the animal care, health and welfare team at the zoo until a permanent home at another facility in Canada is determined.
#animal #rescue #zoo #Calgary #Canada #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/orphaned-cougars-calgary-zoo-1.7462287?cmp=rss
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2025-02-19 12:53:25

How Mexican cartels and Chinese criminal networks are moving 'cocaine of the sea' through Canadian ports
Chinese crime networks and Mexican cartels are using Canadian ports to trade highly lucrative fish bladders for the precursor chemicals needed to produce fentanyl.
#crime #drugs #trade #ports #Canada #Mexico
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fish-bladders-traded-for-fentanyl-precursors-1.7458395?cmp=rss
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2025-02-19 11:47:09

Does ELIZA, the first chatbot created 60 years ago, hold lessons for modern AI?
Using code that was thought to be lost for nearly 60 years, scientists brought the world's first chatbot back to life for anyone to try.
#artificialintelligence #technology #history #Radio #QuirksQuarks
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/eliza-chatbot-1.7459487?cmp=rss
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2025-02-18 16:31:14

Coyotes causing problems in downtown Toronto neighbourhood
Coyotes are a regular presence in many Canadian cities, causing few problems and preying on pests. But people in one downtown Toronto neighbourhood say they’re being terrorized, something experts say can be a bigger problem during mating season and if the animals get too used to human food.
#animals #city #problem #Toronto
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6651918?cmp=rss
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2025-02-18 11:58:09

Under Trump, U.S. government scientists told they need clearance to meet with Canadian counterparts
Some U.S. government scientists have been told they can no longer travel for meetings or even join virtual calls with international counterparts, putting a hold on Canadian research and sending a deep chill across the scientific community.
#science #politics #travel #research #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/trump-american-scientists-international-engagements-1.7461238?cmp=rss
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2025-02-13 16:58:06

Plain pasta? No, thank you. Study finds cockatoos dunk their snacks in dip for flavour
Cockatoos are real problem solvers, and sometimes their problem is that their food is too bland.
#food #animals #science #Radio #AsItHappens
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/cockatoos-dip-study-1.7457607?cmp=rss
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2025-02-13 16:42:26

How one community in Guatemala lives off the forest, while protecting it for the future
In this community, the income from cutting down one tree can feed a family for six months. But money isn’t the only thing that matters here.
#community #forest #money #environment #Guatemala #Documentaries
https://www.cbc.ca/documentaries/the-nature-of-things/how-one-community-in-guatemala-lives-off-the-forest-while-protecting-it-for-the-future-1.7457222?cmp=rss
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2025-02-13 16:42:17

Why major countries can't agree on how to regulate artificial intelligence
More than 60 nations gathered in Paris this week to pledge a responsible approach to regulating artificial intelligence. The AI summit was meant to bring world powers together to set a global agenda on the rapidly developing technology — instead, it showed that some...
#technology #politics #regulation #Paris #News #Business
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/paris-summit-artificial-intelligence-explainer-1.7456222?cmp=rss
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2025-02-13 16:42:09

Chronic wasting disease has exploded through Alberta's deer population. Can it be stopped?
Researchers are now racing to come up with strategies to at least slow the spread of the disease in deer and reduce the chances of it spreading to more vulnerable caribou populations — or, worse, humans.
#disease #wildlife #research #Alberta #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/cwd-chronic-wasting-disease-alberta-2025-story-1.7193755?cmp=rss
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2025-02-13 15:51:03

Canadian residents are racing to save the data in Trump's crosshairs
As U.S. President Donald Trump's administration removes access to government websites and databases with critical medical and environmental data used around the world, some Canadian residents are playing key roles in the effort to preserve copies.
#politics #technology #environment #law #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-us-medical-environmental-data-1.7457627?cmp=rss
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2025-02-13 09:07:16

Gigatonnes of carbon are stored in under-protected areas
A new study finds only 17 per cent of the world’s peatlands are in protected areas, a vast under-protection considering how critical they are to carbon storage, biodiversity and water regulation. But it also highlights gaps in data about this vital ecosystem.
#environment #climate #science #conservation #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/climate/peatland-study-carbon-storage-environment-1.7457632?cmp=rss
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2025-02-12 19:18:09

Electrified slime with real-world potential
Researchers at the Canadian Light Source in Saskatoon are working hard to develop an electrified slime with real-world applications. Erica Pensini joined Saskatoon Morning to talk about how this slime could work and what it could be used for.
#research #science #technology #Saskatoon #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6645807?cmp=rss
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2025-02-12 13:48:04

How bear penises, a dead porcupine and a late-night 'citizens arrest' featured in poaching probe
The investigation began with gunshots in the middle of the night, a wounded deer and attempts by alarmed locals in the tiny community of Bridge Lake, B.C., to effect the "citizen's arrest" of a hunter allegedly deserted by his friends. It led to a...
#hunting #crime #investigation #BridgeLake #Richmond #BC
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/wildlife-poaching-bear-penis-1.7456519?cmp=rss
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2025-02-12 12:04:25

Why Canadians don’t have to worry about soaring egg prices – for now
The price for a carton of eggs has remained relatively stable in Canada, despite high egg prices afflicting the U.S. in the midst of an avian flu outbreak. Experts say that’s because of smaller Canadian farms and how outbreaks are managed here.
#economics #agriculture #food #Canada #US
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6645172?cmp=rss
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2025-02-12 12:04:15

#TheMoment a photographer captured some of the world's biggest waves and bravest surfers
Photographer Ben Hartley recounts the moment he risked his life to capture some of the world's bravest surfers riding some of the world's biggest waves in Nazaré, Portugal.
#photography #surfing #sports #Nazaré #Portugal
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6645274?cmp=rss
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2025-02-11 19:25:09

Misleading weather forecasts are popping up online. Here’s how to spot them.
Bogus weather forecasts are popping up on social media, making it difficult for meteorologists to get the facts out when it really matters. Here's how to tell if a forecast is unreliable and how to actually source good info.
#weather #internet #socialmedia
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6643061?cmp=rss
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2025-02-11 16:57:09

Ever been bitten by a tick? A scientist wants to know
A research lab focusing on ticks has embarked on a project to assess how effective preventive Lyme disease measures are and hopes people who have been bitten will help.
#science #research #health #News #Canada #NewBrunswick
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/vett-lloyd-tick-bites-1.7445716?cmp=rss
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2025-02-11 16:06:24

#TheMoment researchers tagged a 4.2-metre long male shark — their largest ever
Harley Newton, chief scientist for Ocearch, recounts the moment her team captured, measured, tagged and released their largest-ever male great white shark at 4.2 metres long and 750 kilograms.
#research #animal #ocean
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6643646?cmp=rss
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2025-02-11 16:06:16

Bird flu case confirmed, 5 more suspected at Rouge National Urban Park: provincial agency
Parks Canada says it has found a confirmed case of bird flu in a Canada goose at Rouge National Urban Park and suspects five more. Here’s how you can protect yourself and your pets.
#bird #flu #RougeNationalUrbanPark #health #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/bird-flu-rouge-park-1.7452738?cmp=rss
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2025-02-11 16:06:09

Parade of planets: Multiple celestial bodies will be visible to the naked eye in February
According to NASA, four to five planets being visible across the sky at the same time happens only once every few years.
#astronomy #space #planets #News #Canada #Calgary
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/parade-planets-night-sky-1.7453904?cmp=rss
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2025-02-11 15:14:32

Local angler catches nearly metre-long muskie in Toronto Harbour
Dylan Sampson could have never imagined a muskie would be at the end of his line in the Toronto Harbour. It was only the second recorded muskie catch in Lake Ontario fronting Toronto in the last 30 years.
#fishing #animals #nature #TorontoHarbour #LakeOntario #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/local-angler-catches-nearly-one-metre-muskie-1.7454007?cmp=rss
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2025-02-11 15:14:24

Researchers try to engineer yeast to eat the way out of plastic pollution
Microplastics make their way into the soil, waterways and the food chain. Researchers at Carleton University are taking their inspiration from bread and beer to find a natural way to break down plastic pollution.
#research #plastic #pollution #environment
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6640572?cmp=rss
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2025-02-11 15:14:09

Paddleboarder ordered to pay $2,500 for getting too close to orcas near Ucluelet, B.C.
A video of the woman approaching the whales was posted to YouTube and later used as evidence in court. The judge ruled it didn't matter that the paddleboarder didn't know she wasn't allowed to get so close.
#paddleboarding #wildlife #lawsuit #court #Ucluelet #BC
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/paddleboarder-fined-close-whales-1.7453124?cmp=rss
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2025-02-11 13:00:07

Behold the fungus that turns spiders into zombies and marches them to their deaths
A newly discovered species of fungus takes control of cave-dwelling spiders in Ireland and Northern Ireland, similar to the exploding zombie ant fungus that inspired The Last of Us.
#fungus #spiders #zombies #nature #Ireland #NorthernIreland
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/zombie-spider-fungus-1.7455559?cmp=rss
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2025-02-10 12:46:06

Researchers studying cold weather endurance at Yukon Arctic Ultra vexed by extreme cold weather
A wave of competitors dropping out of the Yukon Arctic Ultra this week might be frustrating for racers and organizers, but it's also turning into a headache for one German researcher.
#research #weather #sports #Yukon #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/researchers-studying-cold-weather-endurance-at-yukon-arctic-ultra-vexed-by-extreme-cold-weather-1.7453570?cmp=rss
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2025-02-10 11:53:14

Less acid rain has actually posed problems for Maritime corn crops
Less sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere has had an impact on corn quality in the Maritimes. Researchers are looking into it.
#agriculture #environment #research #Maritimes #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/sulphur-corn-weight-agriculture-1.7453760?cmp=rss
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2025-02-10 11:53:06

New remote scale helps weigh biscuit-eating endangered marmots
Researchers say they have noticed anecdotally that providing biscuits to the marmots has increased breeding. They hope being able to weigh the marmots regularly will provide more concrete data.
#research #animal #science #conservation #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/biscuit-eating-marmots-1.7453609?cmp=rss
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2025-02-08 09:33:16

Whale song shows 'hallmarks' of human language
Two new studies have found that whale song has structural similarities to human languages, especially when it comes to efficiency and brevity. It’s leading researchers to believe that evolutionary pressures might affect other complex communicators in similar ways.
#communication #animals #research #evolution #News #Science
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/whales-humpback-song-linguistics-1.7453891?cmp=rss
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2025-02-07 13:07:06

Another bird flu strain found in U.S. dairy cattle, USDA says
U.S. dairy cattle tested positive for a strain of bird flu that previously had not been seen in cows, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday, ramping up concerns about the persistent spread of the virus.
#agriculture #health #virus #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/avian-flu-cows-h5n1-d1-1-1.7451680?cmp=rss
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2025-02-07 12:21:10

Robo-dog can be programmed to be industries' best friend
Saskatchewan Polytechnic has purchased a state-of-the-art robotic dog, also known as a quadruped, which students and partners can program for various industrial applications.
#technology #education #industry #Saskatchewan
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6638772?cmp=rss
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2025-01-29 17:14:09

Asteroid rubble scooped by spacecraft contains new clues about origin of life
Scientists have finally had a close look at the rubble collected by a spacecraft from the asteroid Bennu. Here's what they found inside and what it could tell us about the origin of life on Earth.
#space #science #astronomy #biology #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/asteroid-bennu-chemistry-1.7444567?cmp=rss
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2025-01-29 16:11:16

France says no to retiring 2 orcas at proposed N.S. whale sanctuary
A proposed retirement home for marine park whales on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore has hit another hurdle. France has denied an application to transport two orcas from Marineland Antibes to the site being proposed by the Whale Sanctuary Project near Sherbrooke, N.S.
#animals #politics #law #France #NovaScotia #Sherbrooke
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/whale-retirement-home-eastern-shore-1.7443545?cmp=rss
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2025-01-21 12:55:08

Scallop fishers scoop invasive sea vomit from Bay of Fundy in aid of science
Scallop fishers in the Bay of Fundy are keeping an eye out for a creamy-white species that grows on the seafloor and would be described by some as gross.
#fishing #science #environment #BayofFundy #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/fishers-collect-sea-vomit-bay-of-fundy-1.7427806?cmp=rss
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2025-01-20 15:45:05

P.E.I. homeowner captures sound and video of meteorite strike on camera, and scientists believe it's a first
A man in Prince Edward Island got doubly lucky last July, recording a meteorite's impact on his home security cameras. The space rock also landed in the exact spot he'd been standing minutes earlier.
#science #meteorite #space #PrinceEdwardIsland #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-charlottetown-meteorite-strike-first-audio-1.7430018?cmp=rss
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2025-01-20 14:57:07

Need a simple way to destress? Stop and notice nature, experts say
On those dreary winter days, it's easy to feel low, but experts recommend a simple way to boost your mood: take notice of nature. Doing so can spark moments of joy called "glimmers."
#health #nature #stress #Radio #TheCurrent
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/noticing-nature-experts-1.7434315?cmp=rss
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2025-01-20 13:45:17

Hot tub hangout crashed by wild cougar
Natalee Dennis was sitting in an outdoor hot tub with her father, Steve Dennis, in their backyard hot tub when they heard an animal nearby.
#animal #accident #News #Canada #BritishColumbia
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cougar-hot-tub-tofino-1.7431325?cmp=rss
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2025-01-20 13:45:09

Colorado to capture 15 B.C. wolves to reintroduce the population to the state
Colorado officials plan to capture up to 15 grey wolves from British Columbia's hinterlands to help the Centennial State re-establish the predators' long-lost population.
#wildlife #conservation #government #Colorado #BritishColumbia #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/colorado-bc-wolves-reintroduce-1.7431512?cmp=rss
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2025-01-20 13:14:13

As fruit buds swell, B.C. farmers hit by 2024 deep freeze hope for better harvest
This week marks one year since the deep freeze that sent temperatures plummeting to about -30 C in some fruit-growing regions.
#weather #agriculture #farming #BC #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/as-fruit-buds-swell-b-c-farmers-hit-by-2024-deep-freeze-hope-for-better-harvest-1.7431969?cmp=rss
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2025-01-20 12:52:16

Experts, advocates make case for smartphone-free childhood
It’s a question parents across the globe are grappling with: should my child have a smartphone? Some advocates and experts say the answer is clear — they shouldn’t.
#childhood #technology #smartphones #parenting #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/experts-advocates-making-case-for-smartphone-free-childhood-1.7429632?cmp=rss
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2025-01-20 12:52:08

Timelapse shows surprisingly active life of sea sponge
Four years of timelapse footage from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean have given Canadian scientists a rare glimpse into the busy life of a sea sponge named Belinda.
#Animals #Science #Nature #Ocean
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6613973?cmp=rss
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2025-01-20 11:57:07

Wild rice took a hit in 2024, but it's the perfect ingredient for this grown-up rice pudding
Cozy, comfort food is the best food, and decidedly one of the best things about the weather getting colder. A rice pudding dish made with wild rice is a perfect example.
#food #recipe #weather #News #Canada #Saskatoon
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/renee-kohlman-wild-rice-pudding-1.7433059?cmp=rss
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2025-01-18 15:18:08

Starship explosion raises questions about risk to public, environment
The most powerful rocket ever made had a partial disintegration, causing a spectacular display caught on cameras. But what is the environmental impact of such failures over the ocean?
#accident #environment #technology #space #News #Science
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/spacex-starship-debris-environment-1.7434971?cmp=rss
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2025-01-17 15:49:05

Lavish 2,000-year-old bathhouse revealed in new Pompeii excavation
Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by ash and lava in AD 79, has unearthed a new treasure — a private bathhouse built 2,000 years ago, decorated with sumptuous mosaics and equipped with a series of hot, warm and cold rooms in the manner of a spa.
#archaeology #history #architecture #Italy #Pompeii #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/pompeii-bathhouse-excavation-1.7434201?cmp=rss
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2025-01-17 14:37:05

SpaceX loses Starship rocket minutes after liftoff from Texas launchpad
A SpaceX Starship rocket broke up in space minutes after launching from Texas on Thursday, forcing airline flights over the Gulf of Mexico to alter course to avoid falling debris and setting back Elon Musk's flagship rocket program.
#Space #rocket #accident #Texas #GulfofMexico #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/spacex-starship-explosion-1.7434001?cmp=rss
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2025-01-16 16:04:06

Stranded NASA astronaut gets change of pace with spacewalk, after 7 months in orbit
One of NASA's two stuck astronauts got a much welcomed change of scenery Thursday, stepping out on her first spacewalk since arriving at the International Space Station more than seven months ago.
#space #NASA #astronaut #News #Science
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/spacewalk-suni-williams-1.7432891?cmp=rss
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2025-01-16 15:49:15

Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin reaches orbit in 1st New Glenn launch, misses booster landing
Thirty storeys tall with a reusable first stage filled with liquid oxygen and methane, New Glenn launched around 2 a.m. ET from Blue Origin's launchpad at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
#space #technology #launch #CapeCanaveral #Florida #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/blue-origin-new-glenn-jeff-bezos-1.7432785?cmp=rss
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2025-01-16 10:34:08

What is the pink powder fire crews are dropping on L.A., and how does it work?
Some of the visuals coming out of Los Angeles County over the past week show a vivid pink substance coating streets, cars and plants. This is fire retardant, dropped by aerial firefighting tankers in massive plumes of red or pink to slow down fires. But how does it work, and is it safe?
#fire #retardant #safety #LosAngeles #LA #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/fire-retardant-explained-1.7432157?cmp=rss
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2025-01-15 14:40:15

Japan, U.S. lunar landers go separate ways after being launched together from SpaceX rocket
In a two-for-one moonshot, SpaceX launched a pair of lunar landers on Wednesday for U.S. and Japanese companies looking to jumpstart business on Earth's dusty sidekick.
#space #business #technology #News #Science
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/spacex-japan-us-dual-lauch-1.7431581?cmp=rss
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