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Science Nobel prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the so-called “God particle” that helped explain how matter formed after the Big Bang, has died at age 94. Nobel prize-winning scientist helped solve one of universe’s fundamental riddles dead at 94The Associated Press · Posted: Apr 09, 2024Continue Reading

Science On Monday, North America will experience a total solar eclipse — a rare celestial phenomenon that won’t happen again for another 20 years. Here’s what you should know. If skies stay clear, the show will start in Mexico and finish off coast of NewfoundlandCBC News · Posted: Apr 08,Continue Reading

Science·CBC Explains Wind and solar generate cheap, clean power, but not always when it’s needed most. So storing energy is an important part of a low-carbon grid — and storing it as heat can be cheaper, safer and more convenient than storing it in traditional batteries. Thermal energy storage couldContinue Reading

Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. Keep up with the latest news on our Climate and Environment page. Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox every Thursday. This week: Climate change is forcing chimps to confront their fears An award-winning photo captures a devastating fire season New Brunswick movesContinue Reading

In less than a week, the midday sky across a narrow swath of Canada, the United States and Mexico will darken as the moon glides in front of the sun.  A total solar eclipse is more than a pretty sight to behold: it’s a phenomenon that gives scientists the opportunity toContinue Reading

Science On April 8, the moon’s shadow will glide across a narrow part of Canada, producing one of nature’s greatest spectacles: a total solar eclipse. If you think you’ve seen one before, you probably haven’t, as these eclipse experts reveal the beauty and awe of the experience. A total solarContinue Reading

Science Odysseus, the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon in half a century, was expected to go dark on Wednesday, six days after an off-kilter touchdown that hindered its communications and solar-charging capability, NASA and the company that flew the vehicle said. Attempt to restart communications may beContinue Reading

Science On Tuesday, India introduced four crew members for its maiden Gaganyaan space voyage, as it aims to become the world’s fourth country to send a crewed mission into space just months after a historic landing on the south pole of the moon. Country plans to launch a habitable space capsuleContinue Reading

Science A recent study found that transporting organics from the surface of Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, to its deep ocean isn’t enough to support life. But that doesn’t mean the search for life in our solar system is dead in the water. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible, and thereContinue Reading