From the discovery of helium to Einstein, solar eclipses are more than a jaw-dropping spectacle. While total eclipses are stunning to watch, there’s also a lot of science to be done — and you can contribute. In less than a week, the midday sky across a narrow swath of Canada, …
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Blind people can hear, feel April’s total solar eclipse
WASHINGTON, D.C.: While eclipse watchers look to the skies, people who are blind or visually impaired will be able to hear and feel the celestial event. Sound and touch devices will be available at public gatherings on April 8, when a total solar eclipse crosses North America, the moon blotting …
Read More »Who’s to blame for contaminated shellfish? Researchers follow the fecal matter to find out
Researchers have begun using molecular testing to determine, broadly, what sort of animal poop is polluting water, with the goal of making it easier to manage the problem, and hopefully reduce long harvesting closures. Molecular testing can help determine which type of animal poop is contaminating oyster-rich areas. For the …
Read More »2 more belugas dead at Marineland marking 17 whale deaths since 2019
The Niagara Falls, Ont. tourist attraction has been under investigation by Ontario’s Animal Welfare Services since 2020. Marineland says belugas died from torsion — or twisting of the stomach — after ‘valiant medical efforts.’ Two more beluga whales have died at Marineland, bringing the total number of whale deaths since …
Read More »Unlikely friendships: This cheetah-tortoise duo are inseparable and will melt your heart
One of the world’s most unlikely friendships between the world’s fastest land mammal and world’s slowest reptile is capturing the hearts of visitors attending a Florida conservation centre and social media users alike. Flocking from near and far, guests at Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation centre in Florida will stumble across …
Read More »Don’t believe your eyes — fake photos have been a problem for a long time
Can you ever really verify a photo? That’s a question media outlets are facing with renewed scrutiny in the wake of two ‘digitally enhanced’ images of the Royal Family. But they’re far from the only establishment to distribute handout images to the media, and they’re also not the first to …
Read More »Grizzlies get their bearings after emerging from winter slumber
Even with the heavy snowfall that just hit southern Alberta, it’s still springtime, and some well-known bears across the Canadian Rockies are emerging from hibernation. Experts say large males are the grizzlies that typically emerge from torpor first. Even with the heavy snowfall that hit southern Alberta this week, it’s …
Read More »What are the chances of clear skies for the total solar eclipse?
Though people are rushing to purchase eclipse glasses to witness the April 8 eclipse, one of the biggest questions remains: Will we have clear skies? April isn’t the best month for clear skies across Canada, but that doesn’t mean we’ll miss out. By now you’ve heard the buzz about the …
Read More »How to photograph the eclipse without frying your phone
You don’t need a ton of professional gear to capture an image of the total solar eclipse next month, but photographers and space agencies say it is necessary to use eclipse glasses or solar filters to avoid damaging your eyes and phones. You need to protect a camera just like …
Read More »Hundreds of photos show animal behaviour during COVID-19 lockdowns
Many animals — primarily predators — moved activity to night to avoid increase in hikers as some prey animals were more active during day, B.C.-led survey finds. Predators moved activity to night to avoid increased hikers as prey roamed more freely, B.C.-led study finds. A massive survey analyzing animal behaviour …
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