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At secluded sites across Alberta this summer, grizzly bears – enticed by the perfume of fresh berries, molasses, rancid fish or cow’s blood – will wander into corrals hemmed with barbed wire. Second edit done by EW. DNA profiles help researchers track the threatened species. At secluded sites across Alberta …

Experts say cognitive health is about much more than forgetting someone’s name or where you put your phone. But studies have shown there are lots of things we can do to help our brains stay sharp — from exercise to sleep to social connections. Exercise, sleep, social connections all key …

The market is growing for marine collagen, which is promoted for joint health and youthful skin. But with overfishing and climate change already threatening global ocean wildlife, is this a sustainable place to turn for anti-aging hope?  Market for marine collagen already more than $1 billion US and growing. It …

The European Space Agency released five images from its Euclid space telescope, revealing tens of thousands of galaxies and more. Astronomers hope that it will reveal more about two unseen substances that make up most of our universe: dark matter and dark energy. Telescope will conduct a large-scale survey of …

With thousands of satellites in orbit and record numbers of rocket launches, experts warn there’s a growing risk of space debris crashing into the Earth — and possibly hitting somebody  With more rockets launching each year, there’s more risk of falling debris causing damage — or hitting someone. In March …

Endangered shagreen snails have been found by a biologist in the Snake Woods Nature Preserve near Woodstock, Ont. says the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority.  Biologist Scott Gillingwater credits a citizen science app in helping identify shagreen snails near Woodstock. An endangered snail species thought to have disappeared from many …

Experts are expecting 2024 will be an active season with 17 to 25 storms, the most ever forecasted.  Near-record warm ocean temperatures will favour more tropical storms and hurricanes. All signs are pointing to a very busy hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration …

A new study into the evolutionary history of the most prevalent cockroach shows that it’s “a monster of our own creation.”  The German cockroach evolved alongside humans, and its only natural habitat is inside our buildings. Despite its name, the German cockroach isn’t from Germany. In fact, it’s not really …

An Ottawa tech worker is building on his brother’s experience with cerebral palsy to improve voice recognition software and help people with speech impairment connect with the world. Ottawa tech worker creates AI program to help brother with cerebral palsy connect with world. On his YouTube channel, Anand Munje interviews …

When Robbie Sherren died on May 7, he became the first Canadian adult to donate his heart after cardiac or circulatory death. The legacy is helping his parents cope and igniting a new approach to save lives in this country, doctors say. Donation advance will expand cardiac transplants, doctors say. …