Other countries, like the U.K., the United States and the European Union have all dedicated funding and detailed roadmaps to replace animal testing in research settings. And while Canada has a strategy to replace animals used in chemical and toxicity testing, there is still no plan for those used in...
Artemis II astronauts prepare for experience of ‘riding a fireball through the atmosphere’ to get home
The Artemis II crew woke to the sounds of Queen and David Bowie's classic Under Pressure as they continued their journey through space Wednesday. Now preparing for Friday's re-entry, the astronauts also reflected on watching the eclipse of the Earth, the camaraderie of the mission and humanity's purpose on Earth. Read...
Air Canada is testing a new program to resolve customer complaints. Will it work?
Amid a backlog of complaints in the Canadian Transport Agency's complaints system, Air Canada is piloting a new program that will outsource complaints to a third-party arbitrator. Experts say it's good Air Canada is trying to find a solution, but oversight will be needed to make sure the new system...
How northern Ontario researchers are using bacteria-powered tech to extract critical minerals from mine waste
A new research facility in Sudbury, Ont., is testing whether bacteria could help solve two major challenges in mining: How to source critical minerals and what to do with the waste left behind. CBC recently toured the 10,000-square-foot pilot facility to speak to researchers and get a first-hand look at...
Oil and fuel prices to remain high throughout the year: Deloitte report
The ongoing war between Iran and the U.S. is expected to keep oil prices high for the remainder of the year, including gasoline, diesel and jet fuel prices too. Read More
Artemis II astronauts packing up to prepare for landing after lunar flyby
The Artemis II crew is packing up to prepare for landing after a successful loop around the moon. The capsule is pointed back toward Earth, with a splashdown planned for Friday around 8:06 p.m. ET in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, Calif., NASA officials say. Read More
Feds’ $412.9M renewal of Pacific Salmon Initiative cautiously welcomed
Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson made the announcement in North Vancouver Tuesday, saying in a statement that the first five years of the initiative has shown what is possible when partners work together to restore habitat, expand hatchery programs, improve management and find new ways to protect vulnerable stocks. Read More
Solar power in Africa is heating up — thanks in part to chili peppers
They're the chili peppers in the spicy chicken at a restaurant you might know. And they were an ingredient used by a Canadian company to build the first solar power plants in Malawi. Read More
Environment Canada to use AI in new weather forecasting model
Environment and Climate Change Canada will use artificial intelligence to make its weather forecasts more accurate, the federal department said Thursday. Read More
You can now get a prescription for nature access if you live in Hamilton, here’s how
The PaRx program, an initiative that allows healthcare providers to prescribe nature passes to patients, is now available for Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) sites. Read More