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Beech leaf-mining weevils are small. But researchers say they shouldn’t be underestimated

The beech leaf-mining weevil isn't very big at only two millimetres in length.But Acadia University biology professor Kirk Hillier says it shouldn't be underestimated...

Whooping cranes were almost extinct — until Canadian ornithologist George Archibald learned to dance with them

In 1954, an eight-year-old George Archibald was sitting in a one-room school in Nova Scotia when he heard a CBC radio program about whooping...

Ancient mammals had mostly dark brown coats during the dinosaur era, new study reveals

Ancient mammals that lived in the time of dinosaurs were mostly the same dark-brown colour, according to a new study providing clues about how...

Space crew docks at ISS to replace 2 astronauts stranded for 9 months

A SpaceX capsule delivered four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) early Sunday in a NASA crew-swap mission that will allow a pair of...

Confused about where trash goes? This workshop feels you

Hello, Earthlings! This is our weekly newsletter on all things environmental, where we highlight trends and solutions that are moving us to a more...

U.S. weather agency cuts will be felt in Canada — especially in hurricane season

A meteorologist who made a life-saving call to a Newfoundland mayor urging him to evacuate residents from the path of post-tropical storm Fiona in...

NASA SPHEREx telescope launched to study universe’s origins

A NASA telescope was launched into space from California on Tuesday for a mission to explore the origins of the universe and to scour...

North America will have a blood worm moon this week. Here’s how you can see it

This week, robed in twilight, a "blood worm" will pierce the night sky. As ominous as that sounds, don't think leeches — think lunar.Late Thursday...

Cuts to U.S. weather forecasting, climate science create dark clouds for Canadian counterparts

Cuts to the U.S. agency responsible for weather forecasting and climate science have left scientists on this side of the border concerned about the...

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