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Giant tadpole fossil is the oldest ever discovered November 01, 2024 - 8:25 AM

Scientists have discovered the oldest-known fossil of a tadpole, which lived among the Jurassic dinosaurs 160 million years ago.
Move aside, moose — a new study has found the most distinct animals in Canada October 31, 2024 - 4:00 AM

When we think of Canadian animals, the moose or beaver probably come to mind first — but according to a new study, the most distinct animals in Canada are creatures like the spiny softshell turtle and the mudpuppy, which both embody more than 150 million years of evolution.
Can a forest write a song? Ecuador copyright claim puts 'rights of nature' to the test October 30, 2024 - 6:35 PM

Four songwriters have petitioned Ecuador’s copyright to recognize the Los Cedros forest as their official co-author.
As the Arctic warms, some polar bears are being injured by painful ice buildup on their paws: study October 29, 2024 - 6:58 PM

Researchers observing polar bears in two different populations in northern Canada and Greenland found that some of the bears were experiencing hair loss, gashes and ice buildup on their paws that, in some cases, seriously affected their mobility.
Microsoft, Google and Amazon turn to nuclear energy to fuel the AI boom October 29, 2024 - 12:56 PM

Big Tech companies are investing in nuclear energy to meet the demands of generative artificial intelligence. But AI and climate change researcher Sasha Luccioni says it's actually the carbon footprint of AI that needs a closer look.
Referendum sees razor-thin support from South Bruce residents to hosting Canada's nuclear waste October 28, 2024 - 10:12 PM

A slim majority of voters in the Municipality of South Bruce say they're open to the idea of Canada's spent nuclear fuel being permanently entombed hundreds of metres below their community.
Scrap sick notes for minor illnesses like colds, says CMA October 28, 2024 - 8:31 PM

The Canadian Medical Association wants to eliminate sick note requirements by companies for employees with short-term minor illnesses, saying they burden physicians with unnecessary administrative tasks.
Would you ride a high-altitude balloon to the edge of space? October 28, 2024 - 5:59 PM

Aerospace company aims to offer a transformative 'perspective' for future explorers to get close to the edge of space with their high-altitude balloon and spaceship capsule
Self-driving tractors to robots: Farmers turn to automation to address labour shortage October 27, 2024 - 7:00 AM

One-third of jobs in Canadian agriculture — about 100,000 — are expected to be automated in the next decade, according to new research from The Conference Board of Canada. Technology is now being used for everything from killing weeds and tracking crop heath to self-driving grain carts and tillage equipment.
4 astronauts return to Earth after being delayed by Boeing's capsule trouble October 25, 2024 - 7:41 AM

Four astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after a nearly eight-month space station stay extended by Boeing's capsule trouble and Hurricane Milton. The two astronauts that arrived on Boeing's capsule remain on the space station.
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JONESIE: The lessons of free-range children long forgotten
OPINION When we were kids, we knew every inch of our neighbourhood. We ran around town till ten minutes before mom got home, which on weekends was often 2 a.m. Bad news for us when she got home early. We knew every vacant lot,

MATCHMAKING SERVICE: Young Agrarians hook up wannabe farmers with land in Okanagan
An organization that matches young, aspiring farmers to landholders has noticed fewer people are investing in orchards and vineyards in the Okanagan following the industry’s challenges this year. Young Agrarians is a national organiza

Growers and processors selected through a lottery for Kentucky's start-up medical cannabis program
Kentucky's start-up medical cannabis program should be positioned to ramp up quickly, but having products available for some patients at the outset will be a challenge, Gov. Andy Beshear says. Beshear's administration took a big ste

Kelowna trailer park residents face 'demoviction' from their affordable homes
Walking into Central Mobile Home Park in Kelowna you see well kept yards, towering evergreen trees, people walking their dogs and chatting with neighbours. The community of mostly seniors is slated to razed to make space for redevelopment but the

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