Norway is considered the world leader in electric vehicles, with roughly one-quarter of all cars on the road now electric. How did the country get here? And what can Canada learn from its experience? The nordic country aims to phase out gas vehicle sales by next year, and observers say …
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Record-smashing Tonga volcano sheds new light on how underwater volcanoes blow
Fresh volatile-rich magma triggered a chain reaction of explosions that led to the loudest, highest and most destructive underwater volcano ever recorded 60-million Olympic-sized swimming pools of saltwater shot upwards, making our climate even warmer. It was a record-breaking blast that swept the world — several times over, as it …
Read More »Sperm whales live in clan systems similar to early humans, Dalhousie study says
New research from a professor at Dalhousie University shows that sperm whales live in distinct clans with thousands of members. Researcher says clans are female-based and use different vocal dialects. Sperm whales live in structured clans similar to early humans, according to new research. Hal Whitehead, the sole author of …
Read More »Canadian-built underwater observatory transmitting data from around Antarctica
A cache of scientific equipment that could fit in the back of an SUV has been lowered into the sea north of the Antarctic Peninsula, and is already streaming open-source data for anyone wanting to monitor the Southern Ocean’s health. Data from Canadian-Spanish project could pick up changes to sea …
Read More »One small step toward solar power from space a success
As a recent space solar power mission comes to an end, more scientists are looking at this technology as a viable option that could help end our power woes. Recent space solar power mission comes to an end after beaming power to Earth for the first time. Scientists at the …
Read More »How scientists tracked the 1,000 km journey of a woolly mammoth using its tusk
The new study, published Wednesday in the peer-reviewed journal Science Advances, follows the journey of the mammoth, named Elma, from western Yukon to the interior of Alaska where she likely lived side by side with people. Tusk shows evidence that humans and mammoths coexisted in Alaska, says researcher. With nothing …
Read More »What do the beaver teaching and space have in common? A Canadian astronaut
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen shared the story he learned from a Sagkeeng First Nation knowledge keeper with students in 14 schools in remote areas of Canada on Tuesday. Jeremy Hansen shares what he learned from Sagkeeng knowledge keeper with students. When Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen heads to the moon, he …
Read More »Yes, frigid weather may reduce your EV battery range. Here’s how to prepare
Freezing temperatures can have a significant impact on an electric vehicle’s battery, but experts say there are ways to mitigate the effects of extreme cold. Some EVs can lose up to 30% of their range in freezing temperatures, studies show. Recent news reports out of the U.S. have recounted the …
Read More »Extreme cold and climate change: What’s the deal?
In the past week, extreme and, in some cases, record-breaking cold has hit many parts of Canada. That comes on the heels of the hottest year on record globally. So what’s going on? Is this evidence that the world isn’t warming as predicted? Or is global warming somehow causing the …
Read More »When it comes to climate change, we should be paying more attention to our oceans
2023 was a record-breaking year for the global temperature but it also saw new heat records set in our oceans. And as one climate scientist noted, ‘The oceans are the most important thing.’ Oceans absorb 90% of Earth’s excess heat. That will have long-term consequences. By now, most people are …
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