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'Curiously isolated' butterfly species discovered in Waterton Lakes National Park
Hidden away in an area of Waterton Lakes National Park, little greyish brown butterflies are now being recognized as a new species known as Satyrium curiosolus, or the curiously isolated hairstreak.
Rukhsar Ali
News Canada Calgary April 25
First Person
I mourn the decline of Atlantic salmon. I need politicians who get what's at stake
Roger Jenkins
News Canada April 25
The finish line was in Spain. How did this racing pigeon end up in Nova Scotia?
Giuliana Grillo de Lambarri
News Canada Nova Scotia April 24
New evidence finds Mars may have had conditions that could have supported life
Nicole Mortillaro
News Science April 23
AI and thermal drones are helping find the lost in B.C.'s mountains
Georgie Smyth
News Canada British Columbia April 20
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Inside the bat cave: A journey into the depths of Alberta's largest hibernaculum
News Canada Edmonton April 23
Could your microphone be affecting your job prospects?
Anand Ram
News Science April 20

Newly discovered ancient apex predator had knife-sharp teeth and bone-crushing jaws

Radio As It Happens April 18

New study shows increased pathogens near B.C. open-net salmon farms

News Canada British Columbia April 17

Scientists find strongest evidence yet of life on an alien planet

News Science April 17

When an earthquake hit, these elephants formed a protective circle around their youngest

Sheena Goodyear

Radio As It Happens April 16

Ankylosaur footprints from Canada are first of their kind in the world

News Science April 16

Why scientists think they've found possible signs of life on another planet, explained for kids

1,900-year-old Roman papyrus details elaborate tax evasion scheme, research suggests

Samritha Arunasalam

Radio As It Happens April 16

Kids could be breathing in plasticizer chemicals from their mattresses, new study suggests

News Health April 15

Sudbury robotics team makes Canadian history with double qualification for world championships

News Canada Sudbury April 15

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Scientists believe an Alaskan volcano is about to erupt. Here’s how they’re preparing

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#TheMoment a rare colossal squid was captured on video for the first time

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Tsunami towers proposed for Tofino, B.C.

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#TheMoment a Canada goose battled a fox on the streets of Toronto

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#TheMoment an endangered tortoise became a first-time mom at almost 100

All-female crew, including singer Katy Perry, blast off on Blue Origin rocket

News Science April 14

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