These animals can predict volcanic eruptions, massive storms and more
For thousands of years, humans have taken cues from animals that seem to have a sixth sense when it comes…
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No road salt? There are other options
There’s been a lot of ice this winter, making for slippery sidewalks and driveways. And it’s sometimes hard for people…
How a century-old Montreal invention changed snow removal in the city
The challenge facing Montreal snow-removal crews this week is without precedent: two big storms back to back have left more…
As biodiversity declines, researchers race to name millions of species unknown to science
Ideas53:59Naming Life: The Race to Classify Millions of Unidentified Species In a time of unprecedented biodiversity loss β what’s in…
Why your local meteorologist is now a climate expert | Interview with Ginger Zee
15 hours ago News Duration 7:34 Broadcast meteorologists used to focus only on short-term forecasts. But as climate change impacts…
What to do if there’s a moose at your door? This B.C. woman had to figure it out
When Chelsea Coles opened her door on Monday morning, it took her brain a while to figure out what was…
Orphaned cougar cubs temporarily taken in by Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Two young orphaned cougars were taken in by the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo on the weekend. The cougar kittens will stay…
Does ELIZA, the first chatbot created 60 years ago, hold lessons for modern AI?
Scientists recently resurrected the original computer code for ELIZA, considered the world’s first chatbot, and thought by many to be…
London tornado researcher concerned changes at U.S. weather centre could disrupt cross-border research
New, restrictive policy directives aimed at U.S. climate and weather scientists have some Canadian researchers concerned about the future of…
Under Trump, U.S. government scientists told they need clearance to meet with Canadian counterparts
Travelling for international meetings or even joining a call with Canadian counterparts has become impossible for some U.S. government scientists,…