Yukon River chinook and chum salmon in the Old Crow region are being hit with the perfect storm — not only are this year's runs expected to be dismal, but the life cycle of the salmon is being broken. 'What we have been seeing … is that dewatered area was …
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This scientist shaped a new law that moves Canada away from toxicity testing on animals
This week, Bill S-5 was passed by the Senate and given royal assent. It includes language that brings Canada closer to “modernized toxicity testing," according to researcher Dr. Charu Chandrasekera from the University of Windsor. Bill S-5 was passed by the Senate and given royal assent this week For decades, …
Read More »Quantum partnership: Alberta universities collaborate on study of nature’s smallest objects
Three Alberta universities are pooling their resources to investigate the fundamentals of quantum science, with a focus on driving innovation decades from now. Research to examine the fundamentals, seek new answers about Earth and space Three Alberta universities are pooling their resources to investigate the fundamentals of quantum science, with …
Read More »Bugged by mosquitoes? Blame it on the rain, beer and babies
Natural odours from your skin, perfumes, having Type O blood, being pregnant and drinking alcohol can all make you smell more attractive for all the hungry new mosquitoes, says one expert. Residents in Waterloo region are reporting an increase in mosquito sightings this summer Mosquitoes in Waterloo region are creating …
Read More »SEC’s ‘Scathing’ Charges Against Binance Deal a Big Blow to US Crypto
Joel Khalili Business Jun 5, 2023 4:45 PM Binance Is in Deep Trouble The SEC alleges that the world’s largest crypto exchange and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, lied to regulators and put customers and investors at risk. Photograph: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Getty Images Save this story Save Save this story Save …
Read More »Why recent water temperatures in the North Atlantic have scientists buzzing
Sea surface temperatures in the North Atlantic have never been so warm at this time of year. CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon takes a closer look at some of the factors and what it means for hurricane season. Sea surface temperatures in the North Atlantic are now at record levels as …
Read More »B.C. university partners with local rancher to breed heat-wave resistant cattle
Joanne Nicklas says it's exciting to think that, in future, ranchers like her may not have to worry about constant shade or turning on sprinklers around the clock to cool their cattle if summer temperatures soar like they did in B.C.'s last heat dome. Angus-Senepol hybrid cattle have a natural …
Read More »Inside 4chan’s Top-Secret Moderation Machine
Justin Ling Security Jun 5, 2023 6:00 AM Inside 4chan’s Top-Secret Moderation Machine Internal company documents reveal how the imageboard’s chaotic moderation allowed racism and violence to take over. ILLUSTRATION: ANJALI NAIR; GETTY IMAGES Save this story Save Save this story Save On May 14, 2022, 18-year-old Payton Gendron sent …
Read More »How AI Protects (and Attacks) Your Inbox
Reece Rogers Security Jun 3, 2023 7:00 AM How AI Protects (and Attacks) Your Inbox Criminals may use artificial intelligence to scam you. Companies, like Google, are looking for ways AI and machine learning can help prevent phishing. Photograph: Javier Zayas Photography/Getty Images Save this story Save Save this story …
Read More »Bluesky’s Custom Algorithms Could Be the Future of Social Media
Chris Stokel-Walker Business Jun 3, 2023 7:00 AM Bluesky’s Custom Algorithms Could Be the Future of Social Media The option to choose the algorithms that power your feed is taking off on Bluesky—and there’s a good chance it will catch on elsewhere too. Illustration: Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images Social media algorithms …
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