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Have you seen a wasp nest like this? These researchers want to study it
A Dalhousie University student is collecting wasp nests to analyze them for the presence of heavy metals such as copper and chromium. Source link
SpaceX wants to launch a million satellites. Here's how that could impact the atmosphere and the night sky
Scientists are deeply concerned about SpaceX’s recent proposal to launch one million satellites into orbit around Earth. Their concerns range from a loss of the natural night sky and our access to space, to the environmental impact on our atmosphere. Source link
Astronomers are capturing video of a black hole for the first time
Astronomers are working to capture the first-ever video of a black hole — a groundbreaking effort that could shed light on how these enigmatic cosmic objects behave and offer clues about the origins of our universe. Source link
Warm storm raising avalanche risk across B.C. during historically deadly month
Forecasters say a warm storm sweeping across British Columbia this weekend has heightened risks at a time of year that is historically the deadliest for avalanches in Canada. Source link
Canadian tourist drowned in Australia as a result of a dingo attack, authorities say
Authorities in Australia have determined that 19-year-old Canadian tourist Piper James of Campbell River, B.C., who died in January drowned after sustaining injuries from a dingo attack. Source link
#TheMoment an Aussie saved a crocodile
Billy Collett, Park Manager at the Australian Reptile Park, tells The National about the moment he jumped into a river to save a crocodile more than 2,000 km from its habitat in Newcastle, Australia. Source link
'Scientifically not a good idea,' says researcher whose work informed B.C.'s daylight-time decision
Scientists who study sleep are warning B.C.’s decision to adopt permanent daylight time will disrupt sleep patterns and have a negative effect on overall health, especially for children, for whom adequate sleep is critical for brain development. Source link
Bright light seen in B.C.'s night sky was a 'fireball' meteor, NASA confirms
Residents around B.C. reported hearing a loud boom and seeing a bright flash of light in the sky Tuesday evening. Experts say it was it was a meteor entering earth’s atmosphere. Source link
Polar bears aren't hunting people, they're just out of ice: Scientists
“Nutritional stress does play a role. It’s just that it doesn’t appear to be the role that we thought it was, just driving bears en masse desperately into communities,” said Douglas Clark, a professor in the University of Saskatchewan’s School of Environment and Sustainability. Source link
Alaska Natives, advocates hail state's new restrictions aimed at helping chum salmon recover
The Alaska Board of Fisheries has announced a reduction in fishing opportunity for chum salmon by 30 per cent in southwest Alaska. Alaskan Natives, facing increasing food insecurity from a lack of salmon in the Yukon River for years, say it’s a good first step to help the species recover. Source link