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Tiny wasps that lay body-bursting eggs in invasive insects may be able to help B.C. berry growers protect their crops. Ronin and samba wasps find invasive spotted-wing drosophila and lay their eggs inside the fly’s larvae. Every year, invasive insects gnaw away at Canadian farms, gardens and wild plants, spreading …

Jacob the lion has survived poachers and a death-defying swim across crocodile-infested waters in Uganda, offering another example for conservationists of the need they see for more efforts to protect lions.  Conservationists say there needs to be more funding to protect lions. Jacob the lion is just 10 years old, …

When Kelly Haston emerged from NASA’s Mars simulation project, she was met with flashing cameras, beaming colleagues and rigorous applause. It was a stark change from the previous 378 days, during which she and her three crew members shared a 157-square-metre habitat meant to simulate an eventual mission to Mars. …

A handful of HIV patients have gone into remission after stem cell transplants for cancer treatment, but using these advances to scale up treatment for HIV remains elusive. However, the latest remission case involving a German HIV patient could help open up the donor pool and have promising implications for …

Paris is striving for an Olympic legacy of sustainability, but organizers have faced criticism for some of their strategies before the Games even begin.  Also: Brazil is a renewable energy superpower. Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. Keep up with the latest news on our Climate and Environment …

The surprising similarities between Mars and the North brought around 80 astroscientists to the Yukon this week, representing universities and space agencies from all over the world.  Around 80 astroscientists visited Yukon this week for polar science conference, Mars and the North have more in common than you would think. …

The ecologically unique ocean area is located about 150 kilometres off the west coast of Vancouver Island. Ecologically unique ocean area located 150 kilometres off west coast of Vancouver Island. First Nations along British Columbia’s coast and the federal government have announced the designation of the country’s largest marine protected …

Most of the fishing gear entangling a young whale for weeks was cut away on Wednesday by crews during an intervention in the St. Lawrence Estuary.  Female calf seems to be in good shape after being freed, says rescuer. A team of whale rescuers were hollering, screaming and high-fiving Wednesday …

The strategy aims to enable Atlantic salmon populations to thrive. A draft of it is now posted online. The deadline to make a comment on it is July 30.  ‘It’s been a long time coming,’ says Atlantic Salmon Federation spokesperson. Fisheries and Oceans Canada is seeking feedback on a draft …

NASA is marking the two-year anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope with a beautiful image of two interacting galaxies, which may look a little familiar. New image shows 2 interacting galaxies that lie 326 million light-years from Earth. NASA has released a stunning new image from the James Webb …