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Location, location location: Why real estate's golden rule also applies to morel mushrooms April 30, 2024 - 4:00 AM

Spring has sprung and so have morel mushrooms, but hunters are warned to be cautious about where they're harvested. Morels have a tendency to absorb and concentrate toxins found in their environments, according to research.
Scientists warn Canada 'way behind the virus' as bird flu explodes among U.S. dairy cattle April 30, 2024 - 4:00 AM

While federal officials say there’s still no sign of a dangerous form of bird flu appearing in Canadian dairy cows, scientists warn limited surveillance means Canada might not be staying ahead of an explosive H5N1 outbreak impacting dairy cattle south of the border.
Bear-tracking study celebrates citizen science in Alberta's grizzly country April 28, 2024 - 7:30 AM

An Alberta study celebrates how citizen scientists can help researchers better protect populations of the elusive grizzly bear. But critics say that without more government action, the species will remain under threat.
Technology can detect wildfires. Do humans still have to? April 27, 2024 - 4:00 AM

If it takes humans out of towers, advanced technology like drones could eliminate the risk and cost of the job. But lookouts like Trina Moyles argue that technology can't entirely replace them, and the focus on the tech means they aren't getting the support they need.
What is a solar storm? April 26, 2024 - 8:20 PM

During the total eclipse earlier this month sun-gazers could see the outer ring of the sun— and bright filaments leaping from it. If they escape the fiery body’s pull, they will form solar storms, and a lot of them are expected in 2024. Radio-Canada’s Camille Vernet breaks down what that means for the Earth, and talks to people trying to predict and protect.
Ingenuity Mars Helicopter down but definitely not out April 26, 2024 - 4:27 PM

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, which vastly exceeded all expectations, has relayed its final transmission back to Earth. Now it's onto a new phase of its mission where it will continue to collect data for future explorers to retrieve.
Prehistoric giant 'sabre-toothed salmon' renamed after new discovery April 26, 2024 - 8:15 AM

The giant prehistoric 'sabre-toothed salmon' has been renamed the 'spike-toothed' salmon after scientists uncovered new information about its weird, giant tusks.
What are microplastics doing to human health? Scientists work to connect the dots April 26, 2024 - 4:00 AM

People unknowingly ingest microplastics from what we eat, drink and breathe. Some scientists fear exposure to microplastics could increase vulnerability to heart disease, cancer and other illnesses. While possible links between microplastics and disease are not definitive, researchers are exploring some concerning hints.
Chicago's famous sidewalk 'rat hole' has been removed, but its legacy lives on April 25, 2024 - 6:28 PM

City officials have removed the slab of sidewalk concrete with a rat-shaped imprint that had become both a source of both pride and consternation for residents.
Dubai deluge likely made worse by warming world, scientists find April 25, 2024 - 4:21 PM

A powerful rainstorm that wreaked havoc on the desert nation of the United Arab Emirates last week was likely made more intense because of climate change, a team of international scientists has found.
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THOMPSON: Why do so many Christian Evangelicals support Trump for president?
OPINION A large group of self-proclaimed religious people in the U.S. don't seem to be what they once were. When I was growing up in the ‘50s, Christians - about 99 per cent of my community - mostly lived up

As the climate changes, so too do Canadians' farm fields and dinner tables
Canada's farm fields are in the midst of a transformation. As the country rapidly warms from human-caused climate change, farmers are being pushed to reconsider conventional wisdom about what can and can't survive in this northern c

Kansas won't have legal medical pot or expand Medicaid for at least another year
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas will remain among the handful of states that haven't legalized the medical use of marijuana or expanded their Medicaid programs for at least another year. Republican state senators on Friday blocked effo

BC government seeks developers for former Kamloops hotel site
The former Northbridge Hotel in Kamloops is officially on the table for developers that want to rebuild the site. The City of Kamloops bought the property in 2021, with plans to sell it to a developer. After delays in getting the hotel tor

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