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David Attenborough’s Ocean documentary has a scene straight out of Dune
Opening in Canadian theatres on May 24, Ocean with David Attenborough is a beautiful yet dark look at the vital ecosystems of our connected seas — and the harms humans bring to it.
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‘Energy is Canada’s power’: New federal energy minister touts past Alberta oilpatch ties
The new federal energy minister delivered a boisterous speech in support of the country’s energy sector on Friday morning, while highlighting his past involvement in the sector and the urgent need to build a variety of new energy projects.
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Trump threatens EU with 50% tariff, iPhone maker Apple with 25%
U.S. President Donald Trump cranked up his trade threats on Friday, targeting both smartphone giant Apple and imports from the European Union, sending the global market roiling after weeks of de-escalation provided some reprieve.
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Vancouver Island fossil hunters honoured in naming of prehistoric sea monster
Father-daughter team Michael and Heather Trask discover the fossilized bones of an ancient sea lizard near Courtenay, B.C., in 1988.
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The last time the earth was this hot — here’s what the ocean did
Sea levels will rise — by metres, not centimetres — and the time to prepare is now. Drawing on ancient clues and the latest science, Johanna Wagstaffe explains what Earth’s past reveals about our coastal future — and why smart … Continue reading
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Quebec’s clay-rich soil raises landslide risk — even with no significant slope
A landslide that swallowed a home and left a 300-metre crater in the middle of a rural road in central Quebec on Wednesday has left many wondering how it could have happened.
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Testing confirms avian flu after hundreds of dead geese found near Lipton, Sask.
Three Sask poultry farms were quarantined because of the virus.
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As the Great Lakes warm, researchers say more winter science is crucial
As it stands, almost all monitoring is done during the spring, summer and early fall months when there’s easier access to research vessels and equipment like buoys.
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Duolingo’s CEO says AI will soon replace teachers. But… should it?
Duolingo’s founder and CEO is sparking controversy with his recent statements that AI should replace teachers since it teaches better than humans, but that schools will still exist for childcare.
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Expect an above-average hurricane season, says NOAA
The hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, will be an active one, says the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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