technology
This moss survived 9 months outside the International Space Station in the harshness of space
Space is a harsh environment: it’s a vacuum with freezing temperatures, super high ultraviolet radiation and, of course, almost no oxygen. But Japanese researchers have found a type of moss that doesn’t really care about much of that. Source link
Have you seen spotted lanternfly eggs in Windsor-Essex? Invasive Species Centre urges vigilance
Canada’s Invasive Species Centre held a workshop at Windsor’s Ojibway Nature Centre to raise local awareness of the spotted lanternfly — and its egg masses. The Asian plant-eating insect is expected to have a major impact on Canada’s wine and fruit-farming industries. Source link
Thousands of bald eagles descend on B.C.’s Fraser Valley for winter migration
Every winter, tens of thousands of bald eagles descend on the lower Fraser Valley — a migration biologists say forms the world’s largest congregation of eagles. Source link
Why Ontario researchers want more people to eat fermented food
A first-of-its-kind Canadian network launched in London, Ont., this week aims to help Canadians better understand the health benefits of fermented foods, and even make them part of daily diets, hospital meals and national nutrition guidelines. Source link
They are growing the world's most expensive spice in Canada. Here's how
As golden hour settles over Avtar Dhillon’s farm in Abbotsford, B.C., rows of delicate purple flowers are in full bloom. Inside lies an ancient spice some Canadian farmers are beginning to get excited about. Source link
Why the world's largest-known spider web surprised this scientist
Serban Sarbu, a cave scientist, thought he’d seen everything — until he entered a pitch-black cave along the Albania–Greece border. Inside, he found the world’s largest known spider web, and he explains how the enormous colony came to be. Source link
Why water in Windsor's Grand Marais drain looks neon green
The neon colouring is because of a dye put into the system to test water system infrastructure, according to Enwin. Source link
Back on earth, astronaut Chris Hadfield writes about space
The Canadian author discussed his book, Final Orbit, on Bookends with Mattea Roach. Source link
#TheMoment a seal escaped killer whales by hopping onto a boat
Smith Siromaskul tells The National about the moment a seal hopped onto his boat to escape a pod of killer whales. Source link
Spacecraft designed to study the effect of solar storms delayed by a solar storm
Bob’s Blog: NASA’s latest mission, designed to study the effects of the solar wind on the atmosphere of Mars, was ironically delayed on the launch pad due to a solar storm affecting conditions here on Earth. Source link