Almost all of Nunavik’s communities are built on or surrounded by permafrost. As it thaws due to the warming climate, researchers and locals say adaptation is key to the new reality. Communities have 10 to 30 years 'at the most' to adapt, says researcher Camping in the rainy and foggy …
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Investigators doing DNA testing on human remains recovered from Titan submersible
Investigators in the United States are trying to figure out whose remains they have in their possession, as part of the massive investigation into the Titan submersible implosion. Massive investigation still in fact-finding phase, says U.S. Coast Guard Investigators in the United States are trying to figure out whose remains …
Read More »Some Lake Erie anglers consider algae blooms helpful — but what are the health implications?
Despite often being described as smelly and not nice to look at, some anglers say they find algae blooms helpful when it comes to catching more fish in Lake Erie. Scientists weigh in on possible human and fish health impacts from algal blooms. Anglers say fish gather under blooms. Scientists …
Read More »How does a male orca stay out of trouble? With a lot of help from mom
A new study has found that male southern resident killer whales are less likely to get scraped up by other whales when they have their post-menopausal mothers by their sides. Study finds post-menopausal orcas keep their adult sons from scrapping with other whales What do female orcas do when they're …
Read More »Instagram Posts About a 17th-Century King Are Getting People Arrested
Parth M.N. Business Jul 17, 2023 2:00 AM Instagram Posts About a 17th-Century King Are Getting People Arrested Right-wing groups in India are policing social media and reporting minorities for allegedly offending their religion. PHOTO-ILLUSTRATION: ANJALI NAIR; GETTY IMAGES Save this story Save Save this story Save Shafiq Bagwan was …
Read More »The Remarkable Resilience of Ukraine’s Tech Sector
Peter Guest Business Jul 17, 2023 2:00 AM The Remarkable Resilience of Ukraine’s Tech Sector Russia’s invasion was devastating for Ukrainian startups. But many have adapted to survive—and even grow—despite constant attacks. Andriy Dakhovskyy, founder of music-funding platform Djooky.Photograph: Sasha Maslov Ukraine: 500 Days of Resistance How a nation is …
Read More »6 Threads App Settings Worth Trying Out
Reece Rogers Gear Jul 16, 2023 8:00 AM 6 Threads App Settings Worth Trying Out From muting accounts to scheduling break reminders, here’s how to get the most out of Meta’s recent social media app. Illustration: Tetiana Lazunova/Getty Images Save this story Save Save this story Save Threads, Meta’s new …
Read More »The EU Urges the US to Join the Fight to Regulate AI
Paresh Dave Business Jul 16, 2023 2:00 AM The EU Urges the US to Join the Fight to Regulate AI On his way to meeting US officials, the EU’s justice chief, Didier Reynders, tells WIRED the US must deliver on talk of tighter regulation on tech: “Enforcement is of the …
Read More »EV Sales Hit a Record in the US. Now Their Popularity May Be Waning
Tik Root Business Jul 14, 2023 1:30 PM EV Sales Hit a Record in the US. Now Their Popularity May Be Waning US drivers are on track to buy a record 1 million electric vehicles in 2023. But stocks of unsold EVs are now growing, suggesting the rush of early …
Read More »What we can learn from elite athletes who adjust their workouts in poor air quality
While almost every resident in a province like B.C. is affected by periods of poor air quality exacerbated by extreme heat or wildfires, people committed to sports and physical performance are finding ways to try and safely continue doing what they love. Plan to exercise at the best times and …
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