technology
Early earthquake warning system launched in Quebec, eastern Ontario
A network of sensors that can provide crucial seconds notice of a possibly serious earthquake is now up and running in Quebec and eastern Ontario. Source link
A rare photosynthesizing sea slug has been found off N.S. Here's why scientists are excited
Researchers believe Elysia chlorotica holds promise for medical advances, but it’s been too elusive to study. Source link
Is this actually the first image of dark matter?
What we see in our universe only accounts for roughly five per cent of what’s out there. The remaining 95 per cent is invisible. But now, a researcher at the University of Tokyo says he’s seen at least part of that invisible universe. Source link
Canada’s weather warning system has changed. Here’s how
Canada’s weather warnings have changed to a new colour-coded, risk-tiered system implemented by Environment and Climate Change Canada. The three alert levels — yellow, orange and red — are based on the potential impacts of a weather event and the forecast confidence. Source link
Live Q&A: Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen answers your questions
We’re taking your questions for Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen before he blasts off to space for the Artemis II mission where he’ll become the first Canadian to fly around the moon. Source link
ChatGPT may help you find information faster, but you learn less
Bob McDonald’s Blog: Recent studies show that using chatbots like ChatGPT may get us information faster than ever before, but we’re not gaining much knowledge by using it. Source link
Meet the B.C. residents hosting whale detection devices on their properties
From infrared thermal cameras to hydrophones, these B.C. residents offered up space on their properties as researchers look to help safeguard marine mammals. Source link
Endangered barn owl makes 'extremely rare' appearance in Calgary
The barn owl, one of Canada’s most endangered owls, isn’t native to Alberta and is considered extremely rare anywhere in the province, which is why wildlife photographers were shocked when one made a surprise appearance in a Calgary park. Source link
Why do bridges get slippery first in cold weather?
Why are bridges first to get slippery, even before a snowfall? Watch to learn as CBC’s Riley Laychuk explains why. Source link
After her study on trans athletes lost funding in the U.S., this Canadian researcher is starting over
Canadian-born researcher Joanna Harper has been studying the ways hormone therapy makes a difference in transgender athletes’ performance for nearly two decades. Her most recent study, which she was working on in the United States, lost its funding bringing her back to Canada. Source link