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Search teams detected underwater sounds while scanning the North Atlantic for a tourist submersible that vanished with five people aboard during a deep-sea voyage to the century-old wreck of the Titanic, the U.S. Coast Guard said early on Wednesday. Search operations diverted to area but still no sign of missing …

Phosphorus, in the form of phosphates, is generally considered the ultimate limiting nutrient in Earth oceans that’s necessary for life.  The Cassini spacecraft discovered phosphates in Enceladus at least 100 times more concentrated than on Earth. Another piece of evidence suggests life may be thriving beneath the icy surface of …

Worldwide temperatures briefly exceeded a key warming threshold earlier this month, a hint of heat and its harms to come, scientists worry.  Temporary breach of 1.5 degree threshold is a climate hazard warning: scientists. Worldwide temperatures briefly exceeded a key warming threshold earlier this month, a hint of heat and …

Three Alberta universities are pooling their resources to investigate the fundamentals of quantum science, with a focus on driving innovation decades from now. Research to examine the fundamentals, seek new answers about Earth and space. Three Alberta universities are pooling their resources to investigate the fundamentals of quantum science, with …

Science is a Drag is a performance meant to challenge stereotypes about who belongs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, where scientists present their work in a novel way and perform in drag.  At Science is a Drag, researchers share their work and then perform in drag. In front of …

This week, Bill S-5 was passed by the Senate and given royal assent. It includes language that brings Canada closer to “modernized toxicity testing,” according to researcher Dr. Charu Chandrasekera from the University of Windsor.  Bill S-5 was passed by the Senate and given royal assent this week. For decades, …

In this week’s issue of our environment newsletter, we speak to three generations of an Indigenous family about what climate activism means in an era of ecological breakdown.  Also: What’s a rain garden? Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. This weekly newsletter is part of a CBC News …

Natural odours from your skin, perfumes, having Type O blood, being pregnant and drinking alcohol can all make you smell more attractive for all the hungry new mosquitoes, says one expert.  Residents in Waterloo region are reporting an increase in mosquito sightings this summer. Mosquitoes in Waterloo region are creating …

Sea surface temperatures in the North Atlantic have never been so warm at this time of year. CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon takes a closer look at some of the factors and what it means for hurricane season.  Sea surface temperatures in the North Atlantic are now at record levels as …

Canada’s boreal forest will look different in the years to come. Scientists say the changing climate and increased severity of wildfires are altering their makeup.  Increased severity of wildfires and dryer, warmer weather means different species are growing back. In 2015, scientist Ellen Whitman set out on a visit to …