- Wolf in Newfoundland probably made it to island on ice, experts say Fri, 25 May, 2012
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Genetic tests confirm that a large canine shot on Newfoundland's Bonavista Peninsula in March was a wolf that probably made it to the island on ice, … More »Wolf in Newfoundland probably made it to island on ice, experts say
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Genetic tests confirm that a large canine shot on Newfoundland's Bonavista Peninsula in March was a wolf that probably made it to the island on ice, provincial officials said Friday.
Private supply ship flies by space station in successful test, docking attempt on Friday Fri, 25 May, 2012CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The world's first private supply ship flew tantalizingly close to the International Space Station on Thursday, acing a critical test in advance … More »Private supply ship flies by space station in successful test, docking attempt on Friday
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The world's first private supply ship flew tantalizingly close to the International Space Station on Thursday, acing a critical test in advance of the actual docking.
Polar bears may not stand the heat of global warming, but once rare butterfly benefits from it Thu, 24 May, 2012WASHINGTON - Global warming is rescuing the once-rare brown Argus butterfly, scientists say. More »Polar bears may not stand the heat of global warming, but once rare butterfly benefits from it
WASHINGTON - Global warming is rescuing the once-rare brown Argus butterfly, scientists say.
Say cheese! NASA's robotic rover on Mars photographs its own shadow Thu, 24 May, 2012LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Even robots like to have fun. NASA's rover on Mars showed off its playful side by snapping a photo of its own shadow. It's the latest self-portrait … More »Say cheese! NASA's robotic rover on Mars photographs its own shadow
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Even robots like to have fun. NASA's rover on Mars showed off its playful side by snapping a photo of its own shadow. It's the latest self-portrait since the rover, named Opportunity, landed on the red planet in 2004.
- SpaceX Commercial Spacecraft Makes History With 1st Space Station Flyby Thu, 24 May, 2012
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This story was updated at 11:40 a.m. EDT.
- Canada-Wide Science Fair won by Montreal teen Wed, 23 May, 2012
A 15-year-old from Quebec who demonstrated that Jupiter is able to cast a perceptible shadow similar to shadows cast by the sun, the moon, Venus and the Milky Way has won the best project award at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Charlottetown.
- Lobster Science Centre staff cut as funding ends Wed, 23 May, 2012
About half the staff at the Lobster Science Centre in Charlottetown have been laid off as the centre waits to see if it will get more money from a federal regional development agency.
- New era in space exploration: Commercially built craft speeds toward the space station Wed, 23 May, 2012
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Opening a new, entrepreneurial era in spaceflight, a ship built by a billionaire businessman sped toward the International Space Station with a load of groceries and other supplies after a spectacular middle-of-the-night blastoff.
- For Scotty of 'Star Trek,' others, space is really the final frontier as ashes sent to orbit Tue, 22 May, 2012
WASHINGTON - James Doohan, Scotty from "Star Trek," spent his acting career whizzing through the cosmos. Gordon Cooper was one of America's famous Mercury seven astronauts. And Bob Shrake spent his work life anonymously helping send NASA's high-tech spacecraft to other planets.
- Rights group aims to stop killing of Canada GMO pigs Tue, 22 May, 2012
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - A U.S. animal rights group hopes to save a herd of genetically modified pigs from early deaths after funding dried up for a Canadian research project that has stoked controversy about altering animal genes to produce food. Possible euthanization of the nine so-called Enviropigs, descendants …
- Dragon capsule on its way to space station; what's different about this delivery of supplies Tue, 22 May, 2012
WASHINGTON - The first private spaceship is headed to the International Space Station. Some questions and answers about the cargo mission by Space Exploration Technologies, known as SpaceX:
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Swept by the barefoot running craze, ultramarathoner Ryan Carter ditched his sneakers for footwear that mimics the experience of striding unshod.
MONTREAL - The iconic Canadarm is expected to play a key role in the coming days in what's being described as another historic step in space exploration.
- A commercial rocket blasts off for International Space Station, opening new era of spaceflight Tue, 22 May, 2012
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A commercial rocket has blasted off with a load of supplies for the International Space Station.
- Elusive 'Asian Unicorn' Faces Extinction Sun, 20 May, 2012
This month marks the 20th anniversary of a spectacular day for zoologists. Two decades ago, in May 1992, scientists announced the discovery of a new species — the saola — living in the lush mountain forests that straddle the Vietnam-Laos border.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The private company SpaceX made history with the docking of its … More »Private Dragon capsule makes history …
