Warmer winters threaten Canada"s seasonal ice roads
Canadian Gilbert Cardin worries about the future of the ice road he maintains every winter on a frozen river west of Montreal......»»
Insights into moss growth under elevated carbon dioxide levels may benefit climate change models
Approximately 12,000 species of mosses exist and cover close to 4 million square miles of earth, equivalent to the size of Canada, and are ecologically and evolutionarily important. Mosses play an essential role in rainwater retention, decreasing pla.....»»
Analyzing the blood of fish can show us how healthy they are
The Gulf of St. Lawrence is an invaluable resource for Canada. Fish and shellfish fisheries that date to the 16th century have remained an essential source of income for many communities, including those on the North Shore and Gaspésie or the Îles-.....»»
Geese "keep calm and carry on" after deaths in the flock, says study
Canada geese strengthen existing friendships and forge a few new connections after losing close associates from their flock, new research shows. The paper, published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, is titled "Culling-induced perturbation of social.....»»
Magna, Unifor reach tentative deal at Stellantis seat supply factory in Canada
A Unifor strike at the Magna plant came on heels of a union ratification vote at Stellantis workplaces in Canada, which wrapped up three months of bargaining between Unifor and Ford, GM, and Stellantis......»»
New study shows ancient Europe was not all forest, half was covered in grassland
A team of ecologists, biologists, geographers, geologists and Earth scientists from across Europe, working with a colleague from the U.K. and another from Canada, has found evidence suggesting that Europe was not covered heavily by forest during the.....»»
The kids are alright: Aspiring political staffers are altruistically motivated, finds Canadian research
Young people who work as political staffers in Canada have long been derogatorily labeled by politicians and pundits as "the kids in short pants," a comment about their age and perceived inexperience coined by an adviser to former prime minister Step.....»»
Waze Adds Crash History Alerts to Warn You on Crash-Prone Roads
Waze remains one of the most useful tools for daily commuters and anyone who gets in a car during what could be a busy traffic hour. Its real-time, crowd-sourced info really can cut off significant amounts of time from a drive, help you avoid a speed.....»»
New analysis finds strong El Niño could bring extra floods this winter
An analysis by NASA's sea level change science team finds that if a strong El Niño develops this winter, cities along the western coasts of the Americas could see an increase in the frequency of high-tide flooding that can swamp roads and spill into.....»»
Red hot October almost guarantees 2023 will be the hottest year on record
This October was the hottest on record globally, 1.7 degrees Celsius (3.1 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than the pre-industrial average for the month—and the fifth straight month with such a mark in what will now almost certainly be the warmest year e.....»»
Cheetahs become more nocturnal on hot days. Climate change may up conflicts among Africa"s big cats.
Cheetahs are usually daytime hunters, but the speedy big cats will shift their activity toward dawn and dusk hours during warmer weather, a new study finds......»»
October obliterated temperature records, virtually guaranteeing 2023 will be hottest year on record
This October was the hottest on record globally, 1.7 degrees Celsius (3.1 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than the pre-industrial average for the month—and the fifth straight month with such a mark in what will now almost certainly be the warmest year e.....»»
Study shows willow bark extract has broad-spectrum antiviral effect
From a seasonal cold to a stomach bug, nobody likes catching a virus—and epidemics can be devastating. We need safe, sustainable antiviral options to treat the outbreaks of the future. Scientists in Finland have now shown that an extract of willow.....»»
Waze now warns drivers about roads prone to car accidents
Google-owned navigation app Waze has just launched crash history alerts to let drivers know when they're approaching a crash-prone road......»»
Study shows what kind of salt we use on the roads in winter can make a difference for plants
Increased salinity in soils is a global problem caused, for example, by ions leaching into soils from ice-melting salts used on roads in winter or from seawater seepage in coastal areas......»»
After big drop in ISP competition, Canada mandates fiber-network sharing
Bell claims it will cut fiber spending by $1 billion in protest of CRTC ruling. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) In an attempt to boost broadband competition, Canada's telecom regulator is forcing large ph.....»»
"Exceptional" floods hit northern France: authorities
Flooding has hit dozens of towns in northern France, leaving roads sometimes only passable in boats and dozens of schools closed, authorities said Tuesday......»»
Warmer, wetter winters bring risks to river insects
Research by Cardiff University has shown that the warmer, wetter winters in the U.K. caused by climate change are likely to impact the stability of insect populations in streams......»»
Researchers supply significant genomic insight into tar spot on corn
First reported in 2015, tar spot is an emerging disease on corn that has rapidly spread across the United States and Canada, causing tremendous yield loss estimated at $1.2 billion in 2021 alone. Tar spot gets its name from its iconic symptoms that r.....»»
Canadian man recovers stolen BMW in mere hours thanks to hidden AirTag
Apple’s AirTag item tracker is once again in the headlines for helping someone track down a stolen car. This time, a man in Canada says he woke up and realized his BMW had been stolen, but thanks to an AirTag, he had it back just a few hours later......»»
New study sheds light on Adélie penguins" reliance on declining sea ice during molt
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences underscores the pivotal role that seasonal Antarctic sea ice plays in the annual molting periods of Adélie penguins......»»