The Doomed Hitomi Telescope Had a Spectacular View of the Universe As It Died
It viewed a monster tangle of galaxies known as Perseus. Continue reading The Doomed Hitomi Telescope Had a Spectacular View of the Universe As It Died
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Why Two Decades of Brain Research Could Be Seriously Flawed
A new paper casts doubt on 40,000 studies. Continue reading Why Two Decades of Brain Research Could Be Seriously Flawed
Climate Change Is Turning the World’s Bogs into Tinder Boxes
Burns Bog in BC is on fire, prompting evacuations in the area. Continue reading Climate Change Is Turning the World’s Bogs into Tinder Boxes
60 Percent of Some Antarctic Penguin Colonies Could Decline by 2100, Study Says
Some parts of Antarctica will be a “refuge” to the species. Continue reading 60 Percent of Some Antarctic Penguin Colonies Could Decline by 2100, Study Says
Justin Trudeau Is on the Cover of a Marvel Superhero Comic
He gives some advice to Canadian superhero squad Alpha Flight. Continue reading Justin Trudeau Is on the Cover of a Marvel Superhero Comic
Hairy Humans and Scaly Lizards Have More in Common Than You Think
Hair, feathers and scales evolved from a common ancestor. Continue reading Hairy Humans and Scaly Lizards Have More in Common Than You Think
A Small Island With a Big Shark Problem
Between 2011 and 2015, this small island suffered 13% of the world’s fatal shark attacks. Continue reading A Small Island With a Big Shark Problem
Why Climate Change Could Benefit Parts of Canada’s Boreal Forest
It could be a refuge for plants and animals as temperatures warm. Continue reading Why Climate Change Could Benefit Parts of Canada’s Boreal Forest
One-Fifth of the Global Population Risks Malnutrition As Fish Stocks Decline
Scientists identified ‘bright spots’ where, against all odds, fish are thriving. Continue reading One-Fifth of the Global Population Risks Malnutrition As Fish Stocks Decline
An All-Star Panel Is Going to Tell Canada How to Fix Its Science Funding
Science Minister Kirsty Duncan told Motherboard about it. Continue reading An All-Star Panel Is Going to Tell Canada How to Fix Its Science Funding