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Astronaut wants Canadians to help design NASA posterScience | 206815 hits | 8:06 PM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is heading back to space, and this time he wants a little help from local artists.
Hadfield says he wants Canadians to help design a poster to commemorate his upcoming mission to the International Space Station. Study finds fit, confident men most at risk from avalanches
Physically fit men who are young, confident and travel in packs are the backcountry enthusiasts most likely to get caught in deadly avalanches, according to the work of a University of Calgary researcher.U.K. astronomers discover hottest planet ever found
A team of astronomers in Britain believe they have discovered the hottest planet ever found
A team of astronomers in Britain believe they have discovered the hottest planet ever found Cosmic dust busters aim to clear stellar views
Cosmic dust is fogging up attempts to study light left over from the Big Bang, and Canadian scientists aim to clear up the problem. Experts find killer whales return for cache of food days after the kill
VANCOUVER - Who knew squirrels and killers whales had so much in common? New research by a team of experts reveals that orcas in Alaskan waters leave a cache of their kill and return later to feed, like the furry forest dwellers.Giant U.S. crayfish is new species
A new species of giant crayfish literally crawled out from under a rock in Tennessee, proving that large new species of animals can be found in highly populated and well-explored places, researchers said Wednesday.
A new species of giant crayfish literally crawled out from under a rock in Tennessee, proving that large new species of animals can be found in highly populated and well-explored places, researchers said Wednesday.Fossil female pterosaur found with preserved egg
For fossil hunters, it represents one of those breakthrough moments. A pterosaur has been found in China beautifully preserved with an egg.
For fossil hunters, it represents one of those breakthrough moments. A pterosaur has been found in China beautifully preserved with an egg.Rare western Pacific grey whale continues east, south, from Russia waters toward Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A highly endangered whale is making good time as it continues its journey east from Russian waters toward Alaska. U.S. and Russia researchers have tracked the 13-year-old male western Pacific grey whale to a location about 80 miles (13
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A highly endangered whale is making good time as it continues its journey east from Russian waters toward Alaska. U.S. and Russia researchers have tracked the 13-year-old male western Pacific grey whale to a location about 80 miles (13Monks' diaries aid understanding of 500 years of climate change
LONDON — Centuries-old monks' diaries are helping scientists understand and predict climate change, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh found that historical written records on weather from the past 500 years broadly match
LONDON — Centuries-old monks' diaries are helping scientists understand and predict climate change, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh found that historical written records on weather from the past 500 years broadly matchWoolly Mammoth 'could be reborn in four years'
The woolly mammoth, extinct for thousands of years, could be brought back to life in as little as four years thanks to a breakthrough in cloning technology.
The woolly mammoth, extinct for thousands of years, could be brought back to life in as little as four years thanks to a breakthrough in cloning technology.Roman rise and fall 'recorded in trees'
An extensive study of tree growth rings says there could be a link between the rise and fall of past civilisations and sudden shifts in Europe's climate.
An extensive study of tree growth rings says there could be a link between the rise and fall of past civilisations and sudden shifts in Europe's climate. Habitable planet find doubted by B.C. scientist
An Earth-like planet orbiting a star 20 light years away may not exist after all, according to a new study by a B.C. astronomer.Solar flares on dwarf stars could threaten alien life
Red dwarf stars have surprisingly frequent flare-ups, scientists say, and these solar flares' effects could be deadly to life on nearby planets.
Red dwarf stars have surprisingly frequent flare-ups, scientists say, and these solar flares' effects could be deadly to life on nearby planets.Galaxy clusters' ancient light shows young cosmic city
Astronomers have revealed the most distant cluster of galaxies ever observed, caught at a never-before-seen stage of development.
Astronomers have revealed the most distant cluster of galaxies ever observed, caught at a never-before-seen stage of development. B.C. salmon deaths may be linked to virus
A pattern predicting which sockeye salmon will likely die on their way to spawn in B.C.'s Fraser River basin — possibly linked to a viral infection — has been uncovered by researchers.Planck telescope observes cosmic giants
The Planck space telescope has identified some of the largest structures ever seen in the Universe. These are clusters of galaxies that are gravitationally bound to each other and which measure tens of millions of light-years across.
The Planck space telescope has identified some of the largest structures ever seen in the Universe. These are clusters of galaxies that are gravitationally bound to each other and which measure tens of millions of light-years across.Ball of fire turns out to be meteor near Oklahoma
The Sebastian County Sheriff's Office says it was a meteor and likely hit near Poteau Mountain, Oklahoma.
The Sebastian County Sheriff's Office says it was a meteor and likely hit near Poteau Mountain, Oklahoma.Earliest known winery found in Armenian cave
The earliest known winery has been uncovered in a cave in the mountains of Armenia. A vat to press the grapes, fermentation jars and even a cup and drinking bowl dating to about 6,000 years ago were discovered in the cave complex by an international team
The earliest known winery has been uncovered in a cave in the mountains of Armenia. A vat to press the grapes, fermentation jars and even a cup and drinking bowl dating to about 6,000 years ago were discovered in the cave complex by an international team Hubble telescope zeroes in on green blob in space
The Hubble Space Telescope got its first peek at a mysterious giant green blob in outer space and found that it's strangely alive. The bizarre glowing blob is giving birth to new stars, some only a couple million years old, in remote areas of the universe Most ocean species still unknown after census
At least three-quarters of the world's ocean species remain unknown following a 10-year census of marine life, Canadian researchers say.Thunderstorms proven to create antimatter
Scientists think the antimatter particles were formed in a terrestrial gamma-ray flash (TGF), a brief burst produced inside thunderstorms and shown to be associated with lightning. It is estimated that about 500 TGFs occur daily worldwide, but most go und
Scientists think the antimatter particles were formed in a terrestrial gamma-ray flash (TGF), a brief burst produced inside thunderstorms and shown to be associated with lightning. It is estimated that about 500 TGFs occur daily worldwide, but most go und Planet faces great glacier meltdown by 2100: Study
A fifth of the ice in the world's mountain glaciers and ice caps will disappear by 2100, with some regions losing as much as 75 per cent of their ice, according to an international study.Rocky exoplanet milestone in hunt for Earth-like worlds
Astronomers have discovered the smallest planet outside our solar system, and the first that is undoubtedly rocky like Earth.
Astronomers have discovered the smallest planet outside our solar system, and the first that is undoubtedly rocky like Earth. B.C.'s 1st pterosaur fossil identified
A new species of prehistoric flying reptile has been identified from a fossil found on B.C.'s Hornby Island. Music releases feel good chemicals
There's a reason Rock n' Roll is right up there with sex and drugs. New Canadian research shows music triggers the same feel-good response in the brain.Egypt unearths missing pieces from 3,400-year-old statue
Archaeologists have unearthed six missing pieces from a 3,400-year-old colossal double statue of a powerful pharaoh and his queen.
Science | 206542 hits | 7:23 PM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Archaeologists have unearthed six missing pieces from a 3,400-year-old colossal double statue of a powerful pharaoh and his queen.Has a U.S. psychologist uncovered proof of ESP?
In a move that few in the field of psychology could have seen coming, a top journal is slated to publish new research supporting the idea that extrasensory perception (ESP) could actually exist.
Science | 206698 hits | 9:35 AM on Saturday | posted by wildrosegirl
In a move that few in the field of psychology could have seen coming, a top journal is slated to publish new research supporting the idea that extrasensory perception (ESP) could actually exist.Crab Nebula gets erratic with gamma-ray outbursts
The Crab Nebula is the result of a supernova observed by Chinese astronomers in 1064, making it one of the more recent remnants available to study.
The Crab Nebula is the result of a supernova observed by Chinese astronomers in 1064, making it one of the more recent remnants available to study.Partial solar eclipse visible over Mideast, Europe
Wintry skies darkened over Switzerland on Tuesday morning, but Romanians were treated to a pinkish ethereal light and Swedes to a beautiful sunrise, as a partial solar eclipse that began over the Mideast extended across much of Europe.
Science | 206724 hits | 6:17 PM on Tuesday | posted by wildrosegirl
Wintry skies darkened over Switzerland on Tuesday morning, but Romanians were treated to a pinkish ethereal light and Swedes to a beautiful sunrise, as a partial solar eclipse that began over the Mideast extended across much of Europe. 10-year-old N.B. astronomer becomes youngest person to discover supernova
FREDERICTON - A young amateur astronomer from Fredericton has become the youngest person to ever discover a supernova. The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada says 10-year-old Kathryn Aurora Gray of Fredericton made the discovery on the weekend under theIndian growers blame climate change for weak tea
In this humid, lush region where an important part of the world's breakfast is born, the evidence of climate change is -- literally -- a weak tea.
Science | 207815 hits | 6:22 PM on Friday | posted by wildrosegirl
In this humid, lush region where an important part of the world's breakfast is born, the evidence of climate change is -- literally -- a weak tea. B.C. bird watchers find views at Reifel Bird SanctuaryScience | 208051 hits | 5:19 PM on Tuesday | posted by wildrosegirl
Paparazzi wielding cameras fitted with long lenses collectively hold their breath to get the best shot of their preening subject. Canadian astronauts could take commercial flight to ISSScience | 207875 hits | 7:21 PM on Monday | posted by wildrosegirl
The head of the Canadian Space Agency says a Canadian astronaut may end up hitching a ride to the International Space Station on board a commercial vehicle. Light shines in High Arctic darknessScience | 208083 hits | 6:02 PM on Monday | posted by wildrosegirl
People in the High Arctic say their 24-hour darkness isn't as dark as it used to be, and a weather researcher says it's because of the warming climate.Teeth may provide oldest evidence of human remains
Israeli archaeologists say they may have found the earliest evidence yet for the existence of modern man.
Science | 207751 hits | 10:39 AM on Monday | posted by wildrosegirl
Israeli archaeologists say they may have found the earliest evidence yet for the existence of modern man.Study ties brain structure size to socializing
Do you spend time with a lot of friends? That might mean a particular part of your brain is larger than usual.
Science | 207640 hits | 9:41 AM on Monday | posted by wildrosegirl
Do you spend time with a lot of friends? That might mean a particular part of your brain is larger than usual. Ottawa scientist builds a better concrete
An Ottawa scientist has developed a new, stronger type of concrete that may adds years to the lifespan of Canada's bridges.Ancient humans, dubbed 'Denisovans', interbred with us
Scientists say an entirely separate type of human identified from bones in Siberia co-existed and interbred with our own species. The ancient humans have been dubbed "Denisovans" after the caves in Siberia where their remains were found.
Scientists say an entirely separate type of human identified from bones in Siberia co-existed and interbred with our own species. The ancient humans have been dubbed "Denisovans" after the caves in Siberia where their remains were found.Siberian Fossils Were Neanderthals' Eastern Cousins, DNA Reveals
Scientists have succeeded in extracting the entire genome of the Denisovans from these scant remains. An analysis of this ancient DNA, published on Wednesday in Nature, reveals that the genomes of people from New Guinea contain 4.8 percent Denisovan DNA.
Scientists have succeeded in extracting the entire genome of the Denisovans from these scant remains. An analysis of this ancient DNA, published on Wednesday in Nature, reveals that the genomes of people from New Guinea contain 4.8 percent Denisovan DNA.
Hot on the heels of finding arsenic-loving life-forms, NASA astronomers have uncovered amino acids—the fundamental foundation for life—in a place where they shouldn't be. Earthlings treated to 2010's only total lunar eclipse
One thing about Monday night's rare lunar eclipse: skywatchers had to crane their necks higher than usual to catch a glimpse of the celestial showcase. Eclipse best seen online on cloudy B.C. coast
Monday night could present a rare treat for B.C. stargazers — a lunar eclipse that will occur on the same day as the winter solstice for the first time in 456 years. Promiscuous squirrels sleep with every potential mate
There's a reason female squirrels are so promiscuous and it can't be blamed on their mothers. As it turns out, the randy rodents mostly sleep with whoever shows up, according to researchers at the University of Guelph. Eclipses: Shadows in the sky
On Dec. 21, 2010, the moon will pass through the darkest part of the Earth's shadow, and for the first time in 372 years, the spectacle will take place during the winter solstice. Cryosat ice mission returns first science
Radar data from the European satellite has been used to make a map of ocean circulation across the Arctic basin. Cryosat's primary mission is to measure sea-ice thickness, which has been in sharp decline in recent decades.Space laser spies for woodpeckers
US scientists are developing techniques to monitor woodpeckers from space.
US scientists are developing techniques to monitor woodpeckers from space. Chemists alter periodic table of elementsScience | 206822 hits | 10:53 AM on Saturday | posted by wildrosegirl
Researchers have rewritten one of the basic building blocks of science: the periodic table of elements. Mummified Arctic forest may yield climate clues
A newly unearthed mummified forest on a remote island in the Canadian Arctic where no trees currently grow is giving researchers a peek into how plants reacted to ancient climate change.Back to Canada News
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