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N.B. researchers find lichen species in most eastern place on record
The Nature Trust of New Brunswick has found a scaly fringe lichen east of Fundy National Park, which one researcher says is the easternmost occurrence for the species on record. Source link
After 10 years of delay, the controversial Thirty Meter Telescope may finally get built — in Spain
Bob’s Blog: A long-delayed project to build the largest telescope in the Northern Hemisphere atop Mauna Kea in Hawaii has been given new life, as Spain has offered new funding and a new location on the island of La Palma. Source link
Paulatuk using acoustic tags to track whereabouts of Arctic char amid changing climate
The Paulatuk Hunters and Trappers Committee and Fisheries and Oceans Canada implanted acoustic tags in nearly 40 Arctic char this past summer. The intent is to better understand where char are spending their time and when they’re migrating, as they respond to a shifting climate. Source link
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