
Wildlife
Racing for Survival: Ontario’s blue racer
One man’s endeavour to save the province’s most endangered snake
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Wildlife
One man’s endeavour to save the province’s most endangered snake
Wildlife
Jill Heinerth explores what can we learn from the lifecycle of freshwater mussels
Environment
Collaborative research is uncovering the secrets of coastal seagrass beds to help keep them healthy
Science & Tech
The new Canadian High Arctic Research Station is helping to create a positive working relationship between northern scientists and the local community
Environment
The discovery of microplastics in ice cores from Lancaster Sound highlights plastic pollution’s disturbing reach
Science & Tech
As its one-year anniversary approaches, the cryobank at the Canadian Museum of Nature is ready to grow its collection of plant and animal tissues
Science & Tech
A new study suggests Mars’ moons are actually chunks of the red planet itself, and not captured asteroids as previously believed
Science & Tech
Dr. Molly Shoichet discusses her new role and how she plans to restore the public’s trust in government science
Science & Tech
Dr. Mona Nemer, formerly of the University of Ottawa, steps into the highly-anticipated role
Science & Tech
How do you save an endangered species in the vastness of the open ocean? Listen for it.
Hope grows for one of Canada’s most endangered species as greater sage-grouse are released into the wild
02Migration in the time of climate change
03To effectively protect wilderness, Canada must get strategic, researchers say
04Can you hear me now? Prairie songbirds change their tune to cope with human noise
Environment
Studies conducted at the Experimental Lakes Area in northwestern Ontario have impacted environmental decision-making around the world
Wildlife
New research suggests that swarms of migrating crustaceans have a big impact on ocean mixing
Wildlife
Agricultural expansion, invasive species, climate change blamed for decline in bird species worldwide
Wildlife
Advocacy group says action plans are urgently needed for the recovery of 26 dangerously depleted fish populations
Wildlife
New research reveals these unique animals evolved a way to rid their systems of excess sediment — but the sponges may be having trouble keeping up with human activity in their habitat
Wildlife
Wildlife is figuring out that human infrastructure helps with the hunt
Wildlife
The innovative structures are heralded for having opened migration corridors and saved countless animals from vehicle collisions
Environment
Recent challenges to evidence-based policy in Canada and the United States highlight a need for more transparency and advocacy for government scientists, study authors say
Wildlife
Researchers suggest effects of climate change could increase number of attacks, which historically have been low
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How the drama of climate change is playing out on a small island in Hudson Bay
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Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found evidence that bowhead whales exfoliate their skin by rubbing against large rocks
Wildlife
To save whales, we first have to understand them. Here are three Canadian projects aimed at doing just that.
Wildlife
Live underwater webcam captures the antics of the lovable whales, but also provides important insight into beluga biology
Environment
I set out to create a historical documentation of the Arctic in musical form. In the process, I found myself developing a spiritual connection with the environment.
Science & Tech
Duncan will meet with climate change researchers and community leaders in Resolute, Nunavut
Science & Tech
A northern research expedition has been postponed until July due to unusually hazardous ice conditions
Environment
Microbes and mosses have demonstrated rapid growth in the last 50 years
Wildlife
For the past 140 years, Fowler's toads have been slowly shortening their underground winter hibernation
Environment
New data could help coordinate conservation efforts across three countries
Environment
Curators and research scientists at the museum’s Natural Heritage Campus in Gatineau, Que. share their favourite specimens ahead of annual open house