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Science A heat wave in Mexico, southern U.S. was made 35 times more likely by climate change, study saysHuman-caused climate change made a devastating May heat wave in Mexico, Central America and the southern U.S. 35 times more likely, a new study says. It also found that heat waves areContinue Reading

Science SpaceX plans to launch more than 42,000 satellites into orbit, and other companies are looking to add thousands more. Now scientists are calling for more research to the possible consequences — including to our recovering ozone hole — as they burn up in our atmosphere when they’re done. AContinue Reading

Why do humans live so long? A new study suggests a mother’s care could be a major part of it. The study, out of Cornell University, says that the reason humans and other primates live so long can be at least partly explained by the mother-child relationship. Maternal care leads to theContinue Reading

Science Last year was the hottest in recorded human history. This year, Canada continues to be affected by heat waves and record-breaking temperatures. One big shift is the increase in nighttime temperatures, prompting health concerns across the country. Tips to mitigate the health risks of prolonged heat exposure People spendContinue Reading

William Ingenthron is passionate about solar power. But it’s not something he can add to his home — an apartment in Regina. So he and a group of other like-minded city residents and investors got 115 solar panels put on the roof of Conexus Credit Union’s North Albert branch — and areContinue Reading

Science Canadians, get ready for another summer of above-average temperatures. But when it comes to rain, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) said that the forecast is a little bit murkier. Canada experienced its hottest summer in 2023, the year the planet broke temperature records Nicole Mortillaro · CBC NewsContinue Reading

Science Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore docked with the International Space Station after dealing with helium leaks and missing the 12:15 p.m. ET docking opportunity. Spacecraft launched with a known helium leak on WednesdayThomson Reuters · Posted: Jun 06, 2024 12:55 PM EDT | Last Updated: June 6 AContinue Reading

Science SpaceX launches, lands 4th test launch of its 37-storey Starship rocketSpaceX’s massive Starship, which is meant to shuttle astronauts to the moon in 2026, completed its fourth test, with successes and some drama. 1st stage lands in Gulf of Mexico and 2nd stage in Indian Ocean Nicole Mortillaro ·Continue Reading

Science·Video Boeing, NASA and United Launch Alliance (ULA) are breathing a sigh of relief after successfully launching Boeing’s new CST-100 Starliner spacecraft. Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore will be heading to the International Space Station Nicole Mortillaro · CBC News · Posted: Jun 05, 2024 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated:Continue Reading