2020-08-17 15:56
AquaEye is a handheld, underwater scanner that uses sonar and artificial intelligence to detect human bodies underwater. Search and rescue groups and the RCMP tested the device on Saturday m… Read More
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Federal Officials Provide Details On Cyberattacks That Targeted Government Of Canada Online Services
2020-08-17 14:56
Federal officials from a number of government departments are providing details today on a series of cyberattacks that compromised the personal information of thousands of Canadians and allo… Read More
2020-08-17 12:56
For only the second time in 12 years, Marc-Andre Bernier and his underwater archeology team at Parks Canada will not be heading north this month to explore the wrecks of the doomed Arctic ex… Read More
2020-08-17 12:56
The Chronic Homelessness Artificial Intelligence model – or the CHAI model for short – is giving social services in London, Ont. a glimpse into the future so they can better serv… Read More
2020-08-17 12:56
Greenland's ice sheet is likely to melt away no matter how quickly the world reduces climate-warming emissions, new research suggests Read More
2020-08-17 12:56
University of Waterloo science student Ridhi Patel has developed a 'quarantrivia' game to help teach people about COVID-19 and debunk misinformation Read More
2020-08-17 12:31
Reducing the cobalt content in lithium-ion batteries is good for the environment, human rights, and maybe even the performance of the battery itself Read More
2020-08-17 11:56
A thermometer at Death Valley's Furnace Creek in the Southern California desert has soared to 54.4 C (130 F), the highest global temperature in more than a century, the U.S. National Weather… Read More
2020-08-17 11:56
The Canada Revenue Agency has temporarily shut down its online services after the agency confirmed it was recently hit by two cyberattacks that compromised thousands of accounts li… Read More
2020-08-17 11:31
Network neuroscience could revolutionize how we understand the brain—and change our approach to neurological and psychiatric disorders Read More
2020-08-17 11:31
In the first of a two-part Get WIRED podcast series, we look at the radical, virtual-reality-based tactics of animal-rights group Direct Action Everywhere Read More
2020-08-16 13:56
Nearly 2,000 turtle eggs are in the process of hatching at a turtle nursery in Cambridge, Ont. The eggs were collected from the sides of roads to protect the baby turtles from being hit by c… Read More
2020-08-16 12:31
Two mathematicians have proved the first leg of the Hungarian scholar's all-time favorite problem about number patterns Read More
2020-08-15 12:31
As temperatures soar into the the triple digits, the Extreme Heat Resilience Alliance says such names will spark public awareness and encourage safety measures Read More
2020-08-14 18:31
The destructive storms, with winds over 75 miles per hour, are often compared to inland hurricanes. But unlike a hurricane, a derecho can come out of nowhere Read More
2020-08-14 15:38
Payloads Astrobee: The crew powered up the Astrobee free flyers and cleared away and stowed items within the JEM module in preparation for Astrobee flyer operations. Astrobee is made up of t… Read More
2020-08-14 15:38
Payloads Space Studio KIBO: The crew performed the KIBO studio setup with the X305 camera setup and recorded a live stream session for a JAXA TV show. The Space Frontier Studio KIBO is a bro… Read More
2020-08-14 12:56
Tony Andersen didn't realize his net had caught something much, much bigger than Arctic char, until he hauled it to the surface Read More
2020-08-14 11:56
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at how speed limits affect emissions and examine how many countries have net-zero targets Read More
2020-08-14 11:56
A B.C. conservation group is worried about a herd of California bighorn sheep after a lethal bacterial disease was identified in two lambs in the South Okanagan Read More
2020-08-14 11:31
As researchers deepen their understanding of children’s role in the pandemic, some argue they are being overlooked in the race to a vaccine Read More
2020-08-14 08:56
Alphabet Inc.'s Google has said it will no longer provide data in response to requests from Hong Kong authorities following the enactment of a new national security law imposed by China Read More
2020-08-14 02:56
Apple Inc. on Thursday removed popular video game Fortnite from its App Store for violating the company's in-app payment guidelines — prompting developer Epic Games to sue the iPh… Read More
2020-08-13 21:56
Almost all the remaining oil has been pumped from a Japanese ship that ran aground off the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, but its initial spill of 1,000 tons of fuel has sever… Read More
2020-08-13 11:31
A group of ecologists and biologists say the world's ticks, leeches, and tapeworms need love and conservation, too. Now they've got a 12-point plan Read More
2020-08-13 08:56
The government's COVID Alert app has received positive reviews from privacy advocates, but myths persist about what data it collects. Experts stress the more people who use it, the more effe… Read More
2020-08-13 08:56
The tech industry in the Waterloo, Ont., region hopes a provocative billboard campaign in Silicon Valley will entice tech workers worried about their U.S. visa or immigration status to consi… Read More
2020-08-12 17:56
The key to saving endangered North Atlantic right whales could come from space, says a Nova Scotia researcher who's developing technology that would scan satellite imagery and… Read More
2020-08-12 16:31
A cable cut a large gash into the radio telescope this week and it’s uncertain when it will be back in working order Read More
2020-08-12 15:38
Payloads Cell Biology Experiment Facility-L (CBEF-L): The crew replaced the CO2 Regulator for controlling the CO2 supply pressure on the Saibo Rack in support of future CBEF-L operations. Th… Read More
2020-08-12 14:56
A broken cable caused severe damage at Puerto Rico's Arecibo Observatory, causing a suspension of operations for one of the world's largest single-dish radio telescopes, officials said Tuesd… Read More
2020-08-12 14:56
Mauritius says it is seeking compensation from the owners of a Japanese ship that spilled oil after it grounded in the shallow waters off the Indian Ocean island nation, while urgent efforts… Read More
2020-08-12 14:56
The not-for-profit company behind the free Firefox web browser and a growing number of internet privacy products is cutting about 250 people from its global workforce, including an undisclos… Read More
2020-08-12 12:31
Denis Shiryaev uses algorithms to colorize and sharpen old movies, bumping them up to a smooth 60 frames per second. The result is a stunning glimpse at the past Read More
2020-08-12 11:56
The in-season Fraser sockeye salmon run is forecast at 283,000 this year, according to the Pacific Salmon Commission, an extremely low number following years of record low runs Read More
2020-08-12 11:31
When it comes to blocking germs, not all cloth masks are created equal. A new, low-cost testing device literally illuminates which ones won’t get the job done Read More
2020-08-11 15:38
Payloads Biological Experiment Laboratory (BioLab): The crew performed health checks of the BioLab Glovebox seals and gloves including sensors for the fan status, delta pressure, temperature… Read More
2020-08-11 15:31
A Stanford University report shows that teens and young adults who use e-cigarettes are five to seven times more likely to test positive for the virus Read More
2020-08-11 14:56
Russia has become the first country to grant regulatory approval to a coronavirus vaccine, after less than two months of human testing, a move hailed by Moscow as evidence of its scient… Read More
2020-08-11 14:56
Singapore started crushing nine tonnes of elephant ivory on Tuesday as part of its ongoing fight against illegal trade in wildlife Read More
2020-08-11 13:56
The Canadian Space Agency says growing food in the North is similar to growing food in space. It's training people in Gjoa Haven to help research food production in harsh environments Read More
2020-08-11 13:56
The Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nation in Yukon wants moose hunters to stay away from its traditional territory, but two hunting associations say there's no need Read More
2020-08-11 11:56
New Gold Inc. is turning to a new test that can diagnose COVID-19 cases in as little as one hour outside a lab setting in the hope of keeping its gold and silver mine in northern Ontario fre… Read More
2020-08-11 11:56
Biologists at Fundy National Park are excited that eight salmon have been spotted in the Upper Salmon River, and hope it means there will be a good salmon run in the fall. Read More
2020-08-11 11:56
Canmore-based wildlife photographer John E. Marriott was just out for a bit of camping with his family when an epic grizzly showdown between Split Lip and The Boss began right next to his ca… Read More
2020-08-11 11:56
Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, is an "ocean world" with a big reservoir of salty water under its frigid surface, scientists said in findings that ra… Read More
2020-08-11 11:31
For decades, governments and private organizations like Xprize have put up prizes to spur scientific innovation. But how much can contests help in a crisis? Read More
2020-08-11 10:31
Why did an American city beset by inequality and dysfunction face the onset of the pandemic so well? Because history left it ready for this moment Read More
2020-08-10 16:56
Kristy Legge said her daughter, Maria, was brought to the hospital on Sunday after being stung by a Portuguese man-of-war, which are popping up at beaches around Nova Scotia because of warme… Read More
2020-08-10 15:38
Payloads Droplet Formation Study (DFS): The crew performed the setup and initiation of recording for additional runs of the DFS investigation. Data will be archived by an alterna… Read More
2020-08-10 13:56
The Arctic Energy Alliance and the City of Yellowknife are launching a pilot project this summer to help 26 homes reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and cut their energy bills Read More
2020-08-10 13:56
An army of volunteers will take to the streets to measure temperatures in neighbourhoods across Vancouver Read More
2020-08-10 12:56
Beaver lodges with satellite dishes on top of them dot the Canadian landscape. CBC searches for their source Read More
2020-08-10 12:31
Solar facilities kill tens of thousands of birds every year, and no one is quite sure why. An artificial-intelligence-powered birder is on the case Read More
2020-08-10 11:56
Alberta is joining three other provinces to support the advancement and deployment of nuclear energy through small modular reactors (SMRs) Read More
2020-08-10 11:56
A first-of-its kind study from the University of British Columbia has found that melting glaciers will bring water shortages to one-in-four people living in Alberta Read More
2020-08-10 11:56
In a shaded, mossy hemlock stand in Kejimkujik National Park, trees span generations — from young hemlocks with spindly trunks to multi-centenarians thicker around than two people can… Read More
2020-08-10 11:56
Long distance swimmer Debbie Collingwood got the experience of a lifetime Sunday morning while swimming in the ocean off of West Vancouver Read More
2020-08-10 11:56
The loss of the St. Patrick's Bay ice caps, located on Ellesmere Island, is a warning that "everything is changing up there," says scientist Mark Serreze Read More
2020-08-10 11:31
On the Get WIRED podcast, the philanthropist and Microsoft cofounder tackles everything from Covid-19 vaccine development to TikTok Read More
2020-08-10 11:31
Scientists have been studying treatments for the disease for half a year. Lack of coordination and a broken system mean they still don’t know very much Read More
2020-08-09 12:31
New computer simulations model an alternate way of thinking about the cosmos: as a cyclic universe that has no beginning or end Read More
2020-08-09 08:56
Looking for a fun, physical-distancing activity in the coming days? The best meteor shower of the year is upon us Read More
2020-08-08 23:56
Alberta will switch from its provincial COVID-19 notification app to the national app Read More
2020-08-08 12:31
Good news! An orbiter saw signs of almost a dozen previously uncounted colonies in Antarctica, boosting known numbers for a threatened species Read More
2020-08-08 08:56
Artists call it painting "en game air" - using the virtual landscapes of video games as a source of inspiration for painters of all levels. And while it has been going on for years, the isol… Read More
2020-08-07 20:56
We know from witnesses and reporting that the Beirut explosion earlier this week caused massive damage within about a three-kilometre radius of the blast. What if such an explosion happened… Read More
2020-08-07 18:56
A nebula and a pair of galaxies will now be referred to by a string of numbers as NASA reviews “insensitive” and “actively harmful” nicknames Read More
2020-08-07 18:56
Two years ago, geologist Laura MacNeil discovered the fossilized footprints of a 300-million-year-old reptile on a P.E.I. beach. Now she wants to show others how it's done Read More
2020-08-07 15:38
Payloads Handhold Experiment Platform (HXP2): The crew retrieved and packaged ten Exposed Experiment Handrail Attachment Mechanism (ExHAM2) samples for return to the ground. The ExHAM… Read More
2020-08-07 12:31
Your takeout may come with a dose of chemicals known as PFAS—but the FDA’s push to get rid of some of them will take five years Read More
2020-08-07 11:56
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the downside of urban beekeeping and whether 2020 might end up being the hottest year on record Read More
2020-08-07 11:56
A Toronto woman thought she had taken all the right steps to avoid a job scam. She didn't know that the company that hired her, which she thought was Canadian, was fake and using a stolen Uk… Read More
2020-08-07 11:56
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled sweeping bans on U.S. transactions with China's ByteDance, owner of video-sharing app TikTok, and Tencent, operator of messenger app WeC… Read More
2020-08-07 11:31
The techie-turned-philanthropist on vaccines, Trump, and why social media is “a poisoned chalice.” Read More
2020-08-07 10:56
There are federal codes and rules around the sale, transportation and storage of ammonium nitrate; it would be an extraordinary regulatory violation to have thousands of tonnes of the c… Read More
2020-08-07 10:56
COVID-19, plus an anticipated "extremely active" hurricane season, are among the reasons why the Canadian Hurricane Centre is encouraging people to be prepared for a major storm before there… Read More
2020-08-07 09:31
The drop in carbon pollution will only cool the planet a tiny bit. So how about this: Revive the economy and the Earth by pouring money into green tech Read More
2020-08-06 19:56
Already smashing records, this year's hyperactive Atlantic hurricane season is about to get even nastier, forecasters predict. In the coming months, they expect to run out of traditional hur… Read More
2020-08-06 19:56
The U.S. Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a bill from Sen. Josh Hawley banning federal employees from using video-sharing app TikTok on government-issued devices, amid… Read More
2020-08-06 18:56
A new report from the University of Waterloo says provincial governments aren't moving fast enough to protect homes and other buildings from the ravages of flooding. On average, the report g… Read More
2020-08-06 18:31
An MIT team tackled the mystery of why something as soft as hair can erode a steel blade, hoping to figure out how to make shaving tools last longer Read More
2020-08-06 17:31
With infections rampant in parts of the nation, backlogs are preventing people from getting timely test results, hampering efforts to contain the virus Read More
2020-08-06 16:38
Payloads Droplet Formation Study (DFS): The crew performed the setup and initiation of recording for additional runs of the DFS investigation. Data will be archived by an alterna… Read More
2020-08-06 12:31
Meet the hackers who, this weekend, will try to commandeer an actual orbiter as part of a Defcon contest hosted by the Air Force and the Defense Digital Service Read More
2020-08-06 11:56
First of all, don't call them murder hornets, says provincial apiarist Read More
2020-08-06 11:56
Kayakers at St. Martins say they were surprised to spot a shark swimming about 50 feet from them in the water near the sea caves on Wednesday Read More
2020-08-06 11:56
Conservation officers rescued the animal found in Maple Ridge in a bit of a jam (jar) Read More
2020-08-06 11:56
The dwindling witnesses to the world's first atomic bombing marked its 75th anniversary Thursday, with the mayor and others noting the Japanese government's refusal to sign a nuclear weapons… Read More
2020-08-06 11:56
Canadian wildlife conservation photographer Shane Gross has won awards for capturing ocean life and humanity’s impact on it. He tells The National’s co-host Andrew Chang about hi… Read More
2020-08-06 11:56
Researchers from three Maritime universities are hoping microbes collected from the bottom of a lake near an abandoned gold mine in Dartmouth, N.S., will provide a model for how to clean up… Read More
2020-08-06 11:31
Indoor air experts think: Sure, maybe. Why the hell not? We convinced the CEO of an air filter company to give it a try Read More
2020-08-06 00:56
Facebook has deleted a post by U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time, saying it violated its policy against spreading misinformation about the coronavirus Read More
2020-08-05 23:56
The chemical compound ammonium nitrate is believed to have been the cause of the devastating explosion in Beirut on Tuesday. But how can such a chemical cause such a massive and destructive… Read More
2020-08-05 19:56
Facebook's Instagram is officially launching its answer to the hit short video app TikTok — Instagram Reels Read More
2020-08-05 16:56
Video-sharing app TikTok has updated its content policies to curb misinformation on its platform ahead of the presidential election in the United States, the company said on W… Read More
2020-08-05 15:38
Payloads Astrobee: The Astrobee system was powered on in support of additional free-flight and checkout operations. Astrobee will be used in the Kibo Robot Programming Challenge… Read More
2020-08-05 14:56
Indigenous leaders in the N.W.T. and northern Alberta are "angry" about a joint decision between the federal government and the province of Alberta to slash the budget for environmental moni… Read More
2020-08-05 11:56
At least four people were killed as tropical storm Isaias spawned tornadoes and dumped rain Tuesday along the U.S. East Coast after making landfall as a hurricane in North Carolina, where it… Read More
2020-08-05 11:31
America's rich used to move around more than the poor. When Covid landed, that flipped: The wealthy now work remotely, while essential workers toil Read More
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