Canada Science Trends, Explained Clearly

Aug 24, 2026/2 weeks ago/3.4 min read

A viral internet conspiracy claiming China's Tang Dynasty was a hoax led to public confusion, tourism complaints, and a major state media crackdown.

Aug 18, 2026/3 weeks ago/2.5 min read

NOAA forecasts a Kp index of 4, creating prime viewing conditions for the northern lights across border regions between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.

Aug 5, 2026/1 month ago/3.6 min read

A 4,000 kg SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage crashed into the moon at 5,400 mph, creating a 60-foot crater near the Einstein landmark in a rare scientific event.

Jul 16, 2026/1 month ago/4.7 min read

Astronomers have detected erythrulose, a raspberry sugar used in self-tanners, in a giant interstellar dust cloud for the first time, offering new clues to the origins of life.

Jun 22, 2026/2 months ago/4.1 min read

Canada is set for a rare astronomical double-header on August 12, 2026, as a daytime partial solar eclipse sets up a perfectly dark night sky for the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.

Jun 5, 2026/3 months ago/5.6 min read

Astronauts briefly sheltered in docked spacecraft during an ISS air leak repair assessment before mission controllers cleared the crew to resume normal operations.

Apr 28, 2026/4 months ago/6.2 min read

Scientists uncover evidence of a massive ancient octopus in B.C. waters, reshaping what we know about prehistoric ocean predators.

Apr 23, 2026/4 months ago/5.5 min read

A mysterious golden orb found deep underwater near Alaska has finally been identified, revealing new clues about life in Earth’s least explored environments.

Apr 3, 2026/5 months ago/4.5 min read

NASA's Artemis II mission has successfully cleared Earth orbit, with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and the crew now on a direct trajectory for a historic lunar flyby.

Apr 2, 2026/5 months ago/3.9 min read

A moderate 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck north of Edmonton, rattling residents across Central Alberta and sparking questions about seismic safety.

Mar 24, 2026/5 months ago/3.9 min read

A rare daytime fireball streaked across Texas on March 22, 2026, causing sonic booms and resulting in a suspected meteorite crashing through a Houston resident's roof.

Mar 18, 2026/5 months ago/3.7 min read

The 2026 spring equinox occurs on March 20, marking the official start of spring in Canada with nearly equal daylight and darkness across the country.