Technology

A startup based in Nova Scotia is currently conducting trials on a novel technique aimed at capturing and storing more carbon in the ocean. By utilizing a new pilot facility, the company, pHathom, intends to validate the effectiveness of...

A recent peer-reviewed study highlights an overlooked risk to cocoa production amidst the buzz of Halloween chocolate displays in stores nationwide. While heat and drought have been the primary climate concerns, the study led by Anna Lea Albright at...

A stark caution from a departing researcher at Anthropic suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially "eliminate all humans" by the end of the decade. This alarming statement has sparked widespread concern and public outcry regarding the risks associated...

In a recent AI drama, two mathematicians, along with 10,000 AI agents, were entangled in a heated dispute over alleged academic misconduct and stolen work, set against the backdrop of a million-dollar prize. Despite the controversy, some experts view...

A wildlife researcher's experiments in Newfoundland's wilderness are being disrupted by various animals, including lynx, moose, and bears. Lucas Brehaut, a wildfire research scientist with the Canadian Forest Service, is investigating forest regeneration after wildfires in Atlantic Canada. Despite...

A recent study has delved into the impact of wildfires, permafrost thaw, and related phenomena on exacerbating greenhouse gas emissions and hastening climate change beyond current global projections. These climate feedback loops, triggered by climate change-induced carbon emissions, could...

Inside a laboratory in Manhattan, forensic experts in pristine white lab attire are diligently working to uphold a commitment made 25 years ago. They are in the process of extracting DNA from numerous human remains pieces retrieved after the...

In an exclusive interview with biologist Nessie O'Neil, she shared a remarkable discovery she made while observing pygmy raccoons. These tiny critters from Cozumel Island, Mexico, were observed creating toy balls out of trash, marking the first documented instance...

Fossilized eggshells presumed to be from some of the largest dinosaurs ever discovered have been unearthed in a surprisingly cool region distant from the equator. Despite their massive size, the titanosaurs that laid these eggs couldn't rely on incubation...

The Margaree Salmon Association in northern Cape Breton has been utilizing electrofishing to monitor fish populations in the Margaree River for the past few years. This method involves using an electric current to temporarily stun fish, allowing crews to...