Astronomers find that two exoplanets may be mostly water
Montreal: A team led by UdeM astronomers has found evidence that two exoplanets orbiting a red dwarf star are “water worlds,” planets where water makes up a large fraction of …
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Whales could be a valuable carbon sink, say scientists
Nature-based solutions to fight climate change take a holistic approach that promotes biodiversity and ecosystem preservation. While many efforts have focused on planting trees or restoring wetlands, researchers publishing in Trends …
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Toronto approves interim rates, fees for Solid Waste Management Services, Toronto Water
Toronto: A planned three percent increase to rates and fees for Solid Waste Management Services and Toronto Water has been approved by the Toronto City Council. The rates will be …
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Say hello to the toughest material on Earth
Scientists have measured the highest toughness ever recorded, of any material, while investigating a metallic alloy made of chromium, cobalt, and nickel (CrCoNi). Not only is the metal extremely ductile—which, …
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With ocean in ‘dire straits’, Law of the Sea more relevant than ever
New York: The adoption by most nations of the world of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea 40 years ago, was a “vital step to bring governance …
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Progress on methane emissions by energy companies, but numbers still don’t add up: UNEP
Over 80 oil and gas companies across the world have committed to measuring and reducing their methane emissions, the second biggest driver of global warming, according to a new report …
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CRTC to combat scam communications, hosts first meeting between five countries
Regulators from Canada, Australia, Ireland, Hong Kong, and the United States met in person for the first time, to find better ways to combat scams. Hosted by the Canadian Radio-television …
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Evolution of social mammals is faster than solitary ones, according to a new study of evolution
A groundbreaking new research project has analyzed the evolution of the placental mammal skull using 3D scans of 322 specimens housed in more than 20 international museum collections, and crafted …
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No ‘credible pathway’ to 1.5C limit, UNEP warns
New York: National pledges to reduce harmful emissions offer little hope of avoiding climate disaster, UN climate experts said on Thursday, in an urgent appeal for a radical transformation of …
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At least 31 killed as storm lashes southern Philippines
Landslides and flooding killed at least 31 people as heavy rain from an approaching storm lashed the southern Philippines, a disaster official reportedly said Friday. The storm unleashed flash floods …
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