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History of famous firsts in space

History of famous firsts in space

From Mars rovers to deep-space intel to a bevy of programs in the works around the world to further our understanding of outer space, the history of space exploration is being newly written every day.
Opinion: The use of natural outdoor laboratories can reduce threats to freshwater biodiversity

Opinion: The use of natural outdoor laboratories can reduce threats to freshwater biodiversity

Governments, industrial and development companies and scientists need to take a leading role in finding strategic solutions to the cumulative threats impacting our freshwater ecosystems.
'No country is safe': Major climate study warns extreme heat death has surged 72% in Canada

'No country is safe': Major climate study warns extreme heat death has surged 72% in Canada

A landmark study from The Lancet warns the world is at a 'critical juncture' as it reels under a deadly confluence of heat, flooding, drought, disease, war and a cost-of-living crisis.
50 space terms for understanding the universe

50 space terms for understanding the universe

Yes, "spaghettification" is a space term.
Opinion: Climate risk index shows threats to 90 per cent of the world's marine species

Opinion: Climate risk index shows threats to 90 per cent of the world's marine species

A new biodiversity index captures the climate risk for nearly 25,000 marine species and their ecosystems and lays the groundwork for climate-smart approaches to management and conservation.
50 spectacular images of Earth from space

50 spectacular images of Earth from space

Our fascination with space and the worlds beyond our own comes from a deep-seated human desire to better understand our place in the universe.
B.C.'s urban forests are failing poor and racialized communities, says study

B.C.'s urban forests are failing poor and racialized communities, says study

A report looking at 12 Canadian cities, including Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Abbotsford and Vancouver, found urban trees and their cooling effects are largely concentrated in rich, white neighbourhoods.
25 things we've learned about the moon since 1969

25 things we've learned about the moon since 1969

In 1969, NASA took its "one giant leap for mankind," making history by putting a man on the moon for the first time.
Climate change threatening butterflies’ pollen-collecting powers, find B.C. researchers

Climate change threatening butterflies’ pollen-collecting powers, find B.C. researchers

An integral part of a vast array of insect pollinators, the shrinking of butterflies due to rising temperatures could have drastic consequences for agriculture
Space discoveries that will blow your mind

Space discoveries that will blow your mind

The size of the universe is hard to fathom, and it’s expanding even faster than scientists originally thought.