Science News Now: Asteroid discovery, ancient arrows, and super-centenarians
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Science News Now: Asteroid discovery, ancient arrows, and super-centenarians
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Canada banning social media for kids under 16
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Science News Now: Asteroid discovery, ancient arrows, and super-centenarians
Description
January 12, 2026
This week’s segment of Science News Now dives into a record-breaking asteroid discovery, new evidence of early poison weapons in South Africa, and genetic clues from Brazil’s super-centenarians. Researcher-programmer Donna Francis, from the Ontario Science Centre, joins Miranda Anthistle to explain these breakthroughs.
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Science News Now: Asteroid discovery, ancient arrows, and super-centenarians08:22 | January 12, 2026 -
U.S. and Iran reach tentative peace deal04:44 | 3 hours ago -
Science News Now: powerful penalty shots & perfect pitches05:45 | 4 hours ago -
Fresh Off the Plate: Gonzo Izakaya03:34 | 4 hours ago -
Keep your outdoor space organized this summer05:22 | 4 hours ago -
World Cup First Weekend Wrap-up04:24 | 4 hours ago -
Are large Canadian AI data centres on the way?05:56 | June 12, 2026 -
Washington This Week: Ceasefire negotiations strained, CUSMA deadline approaches06:06 | June 12, 2026 -
Canada hosts its first World Cup Game at home04:39 | June 12, 2026 -
G7 Leaders Summit in Evian, France06:04 | June 12, 2026 -
Patrice Bernier on representing Canada on the world stage04:40 | June 12, 2026 -
Welcoming the world to Toronto for the 2026 World Cup03:45 | June 12, 2026 -
Exclusive eats at the 2026 World Cup04:30 | June 12, 2026 -
One-on-One with Canada’s FIFA Sherpa05:47 | June 11, 2026 -
Reflecting on the rapid progress of Canada’s national soccer teams05:53 | June 11, 2026 -
Cost of the World Cup06:15 | June 11, 2026 -
Looking back at Canada’s soccer history05:31 | June 11, 2026 -
Manitoba residents cleaning up from devastating flooding03:01 | June 10, 2026 -
Ross Hull joins Inter Toronto FC05:05 | June 10, 2026 -
Impact of proposed social media ban04:43 | June 10, 2026 -
Canada banning social media for kids under 1606:19 | June 9, 2026 -
Summer gardening tips04:48 | June 9, 2026 -
Maintaining a world-class soccer pitch04:47 | June 9, 2026 -
Curating the perfect World Cup menu04:46 | June 9, 2026 -
Economic Boost of the World Cup05:14 | June 4, 2026 -
Your Money: Rental market05:23 | June 4, 2026 -
Brad Bradford talks mayoral race, World Cup04:37 | June 4, 2026 -
Municipal Matters: Is Toronto ready to host the World Cup?04:58 | June 4, 2026 -
CAA reveals worst roads in Ontario in 202603:52 | June 4, 2026 -
Inclusive World Cup merchandise04:12 | June 3, 2026 -
Red Shirt Day: Action for accessibility and inclusion05:25 | June 3, 2026 -
Ontario Opposition Leader reflects on spring session05:03 | June 3, 2026
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Science News Now: Asteroid discovery, ancient arrows, and super-centenarians08:22 | January 12, 2026
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Science News Now: powerful penalty shots & perfect pitches05:45 | 4 hours ago
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Fresh Off the Plate: Gonzo Izakaya03:34 | 4 hours ago
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Keep your outdoor space organized this summer05:22 | 4 hours ago
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World Cup First Weekend Wrap-up04:24 | 4 hours ago
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Are large Canadian AI data centres on the way?05:56 | June 12, 2026
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Washington This Week: Ceasefire negotiations strained, CUSMA deadline approaches06:06 | June 12, 2026
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Canada hosts its first World Cup Game at home04:39 | June 12, 2026
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G7 Leaders Summit in Evian, France06:04 | June 12, 2026
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Patrice Bernier on representing Canada on the world stage04:40 | June 12, 2026
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Exclusive eats at the 2026 World Cup04:30 | June 12, 2026
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One-on-One with Canada’s FIFA Sherpa05:47 | June 11, 2026
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Reflecting on the rapid progress of Canada’s national soccer teams05:53 | June 11, 2026
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Cost of the World Cup06:15 | June 11, 2026
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Looking back at Canada’s soccer history05:31 | June 11, 2026
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Manitoba residents cleaning up from devastating flooding03:01 | June 10, 2026
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Ross Hull joins Inter Toronto FC05:05 | June 10, 2026
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Impact of proposed social media ban04:43 | June 10, 2026
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Canada banning social media for kids under 1606:19 | June 9, 2026
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Summer gardening tips04:48 | June 9, 2026
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Maintaining a world-class soccer pitch04:47 | June 9, 2026
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Curating the perfect World Cup menu04:46 | June 9, 2026
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Economic Boost of the World Cup05:14 | June 4, 2026
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Your Money: Rental market05:23 | June 4, 2026
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Brad Bradford talks mayoral race, World Cup04:37 | June 4, 2026
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Municipal Matters: Is Toronto ready to host the World Cup?04:58 | June 4, 2026
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CAA reveals worst roads in Ontario in 202603:52 | June 4, 2026
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Inclusive World Cup merchandise04:12 | June 3, 2026
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Red Shirt Day: Action for accessibility and inclusion05:25 | June 3, 2026
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Ontario Opposition Leader reflects on spring session05:03 | June 3, 2026
Science News Now: Asteroid discovery, ancient arrows, and super-centenarians
Description
January 12, 2026
This week’s segment of Science News Now dives into a record-breaking asteroid discovery, new evidence of early poison weapons in South Africa, and genetic clues from Brazil’s super-centenarians. Researcher-programmer Donna Francis, from the Ontario Science Centre, joins Miranda Anthistle to explain these breakthroughs.
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