A better way to kill mosquitoes? Stress them out, researcher finds
There may be a new way to battle the spread of Zika and other deadly diseases transmitted by mosquitoes: Just scare them to death. Continue reading
Time-lapse images illustrate loss of older, thicker ice in warming Arctic
New animation from NASA illustrates thicker, older sea ice disappearing in the Arctic. Continue reading
Birth control for men: Is there gender inequality in health research?
A recent study on a male contraceptive injection was discontinued after reports of depression. Yet birth control methods for women that are on the market today have similar reports of depression. Are there differences to the way studies are undertaken? Continue reading
This is how much water Canadians waste
Do you waste water? Chances are you do. Here are a few statistics about our great natural resource. Continue reading
The science behind zombies: Could it really happen?
People walking with a shuffling gait, concentrating only on one thing: eating. Specifically, eating you. How realistic is something like this? Continue reading
WATCH: Japanese scientists visit new island formed by volcano
Japanese researchers land for the first time on what used to be a rocky outcrop called Nishinoshima in the middle of the Pacific Ocean after two years of spectacular eruptions created an island 12 times its size. Continue reading
Northern lights may put on a show Wednesday night: Here’s how to see them
If you missed out on Tuesday night’s display of the northern lights, don’t fret: tonight you get a second chance. Continue reading
What’s causing Saturn’s bizarre hexagonal storm to change colour?
New images from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft have revealed that Saturn’s puzzling hexagonal storm has changed colour. Continue reading
2016 Antarctic ozone hole grows before beginning recovery
The ozone hole, located in the Antarctic, is doing what it’s supposed to, and that’s good news. Continue reading
Muskrat Falls: Why people are starving themselves to oppose Labrador dam flooding
Those opposed to aspects of the Muskrat Falls hydro project in Labrador have taken their fight to Ottawa in order to call national attention to a phase of the project they fear threaten their way of life. Continue reading
Women drink almost as much alcohol as men: study
Historically, men have consumed more alcohol than women. However, a new study suggests that women are catching up and suffering the consequences. Continue reading
Canada’s Food Guide: What the government is changing to help Canadians eat better
Health Canada announced that changes are coming to Canada’s Food Guide. But there are other changes in the works as well, all in an effort to help you make healthier eating decisions. Continue reading
Health minister announces revision of Canada’s Food Guide
The Canadian Food Guide is about to get another revision. Continue reading
Wonder Woman not a feminist? UN staff protest honorary ambassador designation
On Friday, the United Nations named the DC superhero Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Women and Girls. But not everyone is convinced that the 75-year-old heroine is an appropriate example. Continue reading
Patients prescribed opioids after surgery not likely to become addicted: study
There’s been an increasing opioid epidemic across both Canada and the U.S. But a new study suggests that people who are prescribed an opiate painkiller after surgery aren’t the ones becoming addicted. Continue reading