Monthly Archives: February 2026

For the first time in more than 180 years, giant tortoises are roaming Floreana Island in Ecuador’s Galápagos archipelago. 

Long ago, Neanderthals and humans interbred. But among Neanderthals, their human blood came mostly from their female ancestors, and a new genetic study finds this was likely due to their mating preferences.

The recall applies to many popular models like certain years of the F-150, a number of Super Duty trucks, Mavericks and more. Ford says it will issue an over-the-air software update for all affected models by May, and consumers can … Continue reading →

The social media platform owned by Meta will now alert parents who are ⁠signed up to its ‌optional supervision setting if their teenager repeatedly searches for terms related to suicide or self-harm within a short period. The alerts will begin … Continue reading →

Lunar rocks collected by Apollo astronauts more than half a century ago are providing a fresh take on the moon’s mysterious magnetic field, scientists say.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has provided CBC News with new details about the $10,000 fine it issued to a Loblaw-owned Superstore last month for promoting imported food as Canadian. The federal food regulator said the mislabelled product was a Loblaw-owned … Continue reading →

Astronaut Mike Fincke has identified himself as the one who suffered a medical issue aboard the International Space Station last month, prompting NASA’s first-ever medical evacuation.

Two Nova Scotia politicians, including a Liberal MP, are among those calling on Ottawa to reverse a decision to close seven federal agriculture research farms that includes a more than century-old site in the Maritimes.

The herring spawn is an auspicious time on the South Coast. For some coastal First Nations, it represents the coming of spring and a time to gather food, while for conservationists it’s a time to take stock of the fish’s … Continue reading →

Leaders of the Willow Lake Métis Nation located south of Fort McMurray, Alta., say the return of a wood bison herd to their traditional territory is a victory for food sustainability.