Tech News - Kelowna and Area

Canadian astronomers seeking potentially dangerous space rocks in nearby 'swarm' May 25, 2019 - 4:00 AM

Over the past few decades, astronomers have wondered if a nearby swarm of material — one through which Earth crosses — may hold rocks that could pose a danger to humans. Now a team from Western University in London, Ont., are calling for closer examination of the Taurid meteor swarm.
Despite more packaging, meal kits are greener than groceries, study suggests May 25, 2019 - 4:00 AM

A new study suggests that meal kits from companies like HelloFresh and Chef's Plate produced about 33 per cent less greenhouse gas than the same meal made from groceries bought in a store.
In the High Arctic, researchers find permafrost thaws are changing the landscape May 24, 2019 - 7:55 PM

In the Eureka Sound Lowlands on Ellesmere and Axel Heiberg islands, the permafrost is more than half a kilometre deep, and the average air temperature is –19.7 C. But higher summer temperatures have caused the earth to collapse.
Apple confirms ECG app for smartwatch coming to Canada but timing isn't known May 24, 2019 - 4:52 PM

Apple Inc. confirms that previously announced software that enables its latest smartwatch to perform electro-cardiograms has received Canadian approval but declines to predict when it will be available for download.
From high overhead, a sobering look at a moose population in deep trouble May 24, 2019 - 3:22 PM

Aerial survey results obtained by CBC show the endangered mainland moose is in steep decline in Nova Scotia.
Looking for work in health care, tech or retail? You could be in luck May 24, 2019 - 4:00 AM

What do a registered nurse, a sales clerk and a software engineer have in common? They're all qualified for the jobs that are most likely to go unfilled in Canada.
How effective is carbon capture technology? May 24, 2019 - 4:00 AM

In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we examine the state of carbon capture technology and introduce you to some invasive insect species you might see on your travels this year.
How a suspected Iran-based campaign tried to get Canadian media to spread fake news May 24, 2019 - 4:00 AM

An online disinformation campaign believed to originate from Iran tried to get Canadian media to amplify fake news, a CBC/Radio-Canada analysis has found. And in at least one instance, it was successful.
Scientists say Chile's Southern Patagonia Ice Field has 'split in two' May 23, 2019 - 7:41 PM

Chile's 12,000 square kilometre Southern Patagonia Ice Field has split in two and is likely to continue to fracture amid climate change, according to a team of Chilean scientists who were in the region in March.
Icebergs off N.L. coast 'very dangerous,' sign of climate change: federal environment minister May 23, 2019 - 6:18 PM

"We will see more of that, more multi-year ice that is separating and coming south," said Catherine McKenna, who was in St. John's.
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