The Best of Canadian Science and Technology
It’s a red letter day for Canadian science, as the CHIME radio telescope, a project five years in the making, is finally up and running. The result … [Read more...] about The incredible CHIME telescope in BC’s Okanagan Valley is a science first
The federal government has put out a call for ideas on space exploration, hoping Canadian companies will come through with plans to support future … [Read more...] about The Canadian government wants your ideas about missions to Mars and the moon
For the first time, astrophysicists have arrived at concrete proof that the atmosphere surrounding Titan, Saturn's largest moon, contains a … [Read more...] about Scientists discover keys to life on Saturn’s largest moon, Titan
Yesterday, NASA reported the successful launch of the Soyuz MS-05 Spaceship from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, headed with a crew of three … [Read more...] about Soyuz MS-05 crew en route to the ISS
Perhaps the most anticipated cosmic event of 2017, outer space enthusiasts are marking calendars for a total solar eclipse this summer. But those … [Read more...] about Toronto will see just 70% of the first total solar eclipse in 38 years
Space exploration is becoming a big deal again, as national space agencies face competitions from a growing number of private companies to … [Read more...] about Canada has fallen seriously behind in the space race, experts say
Look up and look out for a Halley's Comet meteor shower. Skywatchers are in for a treat this week as one of the most impressive meteor showers, this … [Read more...] about Leftovers from Halley’s Comet will create a huge meteor shower this week
The European Space Agency is warning about the potential disaster of space junk —hundreds of thousands of manmade bits and pieces travelling at an … [Read more...] about Space junk is a disaster waiting to happen, European Space Agency says
Tuesday night, sky-lookers will be treated to this year’s rendition of the Pink Moon, one of the many names given to April’s full moon. Some of you … [Read more...] about Look up at the Pink Moon tonight
Is Pluto a planet? The solar system may get a lot more crowded if one group of astronomers has it their way. Meeting this week at the Lunar and … [Read more...] about Is Pluto a planet? Showdown as scientists battle it out
