technology
As the Gulf of St. Lawrence warms, whales are switching up the menu and may be sharing lunch
New Canadian research, using decades of samples from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, shows that as Arctic krill becomes scarce, fin and minke whales are eating more of the kinds of fish that humpback whales eat — but that they’re sharing these resources Source link
Video shows 'very fortunate' skier escaping injury in avalanche near Lake Louise ski area
Yesterday morning, a skier on a backcountry run called the Vortex near Lake Louise was caught in a size 2 avalanche but was uninjured in the incident. Source link
Can dogs actually talk to humans? Researchers put these clever canines to the test
The Nature of Things explores how dogs might be using human language with the help of buttons on a soundboard. Source link
Breeding season of Antarctic penguins shifting at ‘alarming’ rates, decade-long study finds
Penguins in Antarctica are changing their breeding habits at record speed to survive rising temperatures from climate change, a decade-long study has found. Source link
IN PHOTOS | Solar flare brings northern lights display
A solar storm brought colourful northern lights — a.k.a. aurora borealis — across Canada, the United States and parts of Europe Monday night. Source link
How technology keeps transportation moving through thick fog
While dense fog continues blanketed parts of the Lower Mainland to start the week, sea and air transportation pressed on. As Troy Charles finds out, a combination of old and new technology is helping crews navigate the low visibility. Source link
How fog works in 90 seconds
Whether you call it radiation fog, ground fog, valley fog or a temperature inversion, it all comes down to the same physics: the atmosphere flipping upside down. CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe breaks down how a high-pressure system can turn our valleys into bowls of clouds. Source link
Small modular nuclear reactor testing centre planned for Regina
The testing centre will be located next to the University of Regina at Innovation Saskatchewan’s research and technology park. It will house two “test loops” that simulate a part of a small modular reactor. Source link
Nuclear fusion seems hot right now — but how close is fusion power?
Recent nuclear fusion news from Canada and China has created a buzz. Meanwhile, new fusion startups have been popping up around the world, and have drawn billions in private investment. But how close are we to having fusion power plants? Source link
WATCH: NASA rolls out giant rocket ahead of astronauts’ moon mission
NASA is preparing to send astronauts to the moon as early as next month, which will include Canadian Space Agency’s Jeremy Hansen. But first they need to ensure the rocket and spacecraft are ready to fly. Source link