Featured Science Articles
Climate Change
Thoreau Waited Longer for Spring to Arrive
Scientists have compared their own recent observations of when Massachusetts plants start flowering in spring with the records Henry David Thoreau made 150 years ago.
Arctic Ice Dynamics Destabilizing
Global warming has broken down the relationship between Arctic climate patterns and fluctuations in the volume of Arctic ice.
Wildlife
How Many Undiscovered Species Are Left to Find
Most of the world's species remain undiscovered by science. Here are estimates of how many animals and plants have yet to be found.
Bridge Baffles Birds
Ten years after Confederation Bridge opened to link Prince Edward Island with mainland Canada, migrating seabirds still have trouble getting past the lengthy structure.
Endangered Animals
Why Orangutans Are Endangered
Loggers, farmers, poachers and pet dealers have all played a role in the endangered orangutan's decline.
Recently Extinct Animals in North America
List of extinct animals and plants in Canada and the United States, including species and subspecies that have disappeared since 1960.
Natural Hazards
What Are the Odds You'll Get Struck By Lightning?
The chances of getting killed by lightning in Canada are generally less than one in a million. But some people's odds of encountering a deadly strike are much higher than average.
Scientists Assess Tsunami Damage
Studies of environmental damage left behind by the massive December 2004 tsunami find widespread destruction in India, both above and below ground.
Green Living
Few American Homes Heated With Solar Power
Researchers developed a profile of the typical American homeowner who lives with solar power.
Idling Away Money: Drivers Can Save Dollars
The average American driver spends over 16 minutes a day, 8 hours a month, 4 days a year idling their vehicle.
Forests
Why Tree Ranges are Different Sizes
Scientists have uncovered the overriding principles that govern why some tree species are confined to a narrow range of latitudes while others thrive across a continent.
Warm Climate Opens Boreal Forest to Pine Beetles
Temperatures in boreal forests extending across Canada will soon be warm enough to accommodate mountain pine beetles.
Invasive Species
Islands Rescued From Invasive Rats
Huge gains have been made over the last twenty years in stopping invasive rats and mice from destroying island biodiversity.
Aquarium Fish Poised to Invade Lakes
People dumping their pet fish into local waterways could introduce yet another exotic species into the Great Lakes watershed.
Using Technology
Logitech Wave Keyboard Tested
A scientific test of Logitech's Wave Keyboard found the innovative design hits a sweet spot by improving comfort without compromising typing performance.
How Random is iPod's Shuffle?
Does your iPod keep playing the same tune over and over again when left on shuffle?
Smart Shopping
Beware of Early 5-Star Book Ratings on Amazon.com
A study finds that shoppers who rely on customer ratings at Amazon.com to choose books often get misled by the author's fans who reviewed the book shortly after its release.
Buyers Bid Higher on Fancy eBay Listings
People buying iPhones bid more in eBay auctions that are spiffed up to stand out on search results listings.