Indonesia surpasses Brazil in deforestation

Other studies have found large forest losses in Indonesia, but new findings focus only on the most important virgin forests, excluding plantations that can re-grow quickly. (Roni Bintang/Reuters) Indonesia has for the first time surpassed Brazil in...

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Bilingualism boosts the brain at all ages

Learning a second language benefits the brain in ways that can pay off later in life, suggests a deepening field of research that specializes in the relationship between bilingualism and cognition. Mounting evidence suggests that learning more than...

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Ancient Inuit hunting camp to be uncovered in Manitoba

On the western coast of Hudson Bay in northern Manitoba there's a gravelly cliff, covered in grass and large rocks, with a 360-degree view of the stark and wild area around it. It doesn't look like much to the untrained eye, but some 400 years before...

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Environment Canada tornado tweets stalled by language laws

Meteorologists in the United States use Twitter to push weather warnings to the public, but that doesn't happen in Canada — official bilingualism has proved a barrier to weather warning tweets. Canadian meteorologists are not authorized to tweet because...

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NASA tests new vehicle, parachute for future Mars missions

A saucer-shaped NASA vehicle testing new technology for Mars landings made a successful rocket ride over the Pacific on Saturday, but its massive descent parachute only partially unfurled. The Low Density Supersonic Decelerator was lifted by balloon...

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N.L students among winners at underwater robot contest

A team of students from Newfoundland and Labrador joined American and Russian competitors as winners on Saturday in a global competition for underwater robots at the only federal freshwater marine sanctuary in the United States. The high school and...

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Mouse-like mammal related to elephants discovered in Africa

A new mammal discovered in the remote desert of western Africa resembles a long-nosed mouse in appearance but is more closely related genetically to elephants, a California scientist who helped identify the tiny creature said on Thursday. The new species...

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Environment Canada tornado tweets stalled by language laws

Meteorologists in the United States use Twitter to push weather warnings to the public, but that doesn't happen in Canada — official bilingualism has proved a barrier to weather warning tweets. Canadian meteorologists are not authorized to tweet because...

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Space espresso machine brings caffeine jolt to astronauts

Talk about a cosmic caffeine jolt. The International Space Station is getting a real Italian espresso machine. Astronauts of all nationalities — but especially the Italians — have long grumbled about the tepid instant coffee served in pouches and drunk...

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CRTC chair admits regulations outdated, promises change

The chair of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission admits the regulator is dealing with an outdated rulebook and says his goal is to modernize the entire system by the end of his five-year term. Jean-Pierre Blais, who took...

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Environment Canada tornado tweets stalled by language laws

Meteorologists in the United States use Twitter to push weather warnings to the public, but that doesn't happen in Canada — official bilingualism has proved a barrier to weather warning tweets. Canadian meteorologists are not authorized to tweet because...

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Mouse-like mammal related to elephants discovered in Africa

A new mammal discovered in the remote desert of western Africa resembles a long-nosed mouse in appearance but is more closely related genetically to elephants, a California scientist who helped identify the tiny creature said on Thursday. The new species...

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From grocery stores to human bodies: Bar code technology turns 40

George Laurer had no idea his design would reach well beyond retail outlets when he created the black line and number sets known as the modern bar code while working for IBM as an engineer. Forty years ago today, Laurer's creation — the Universal...

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Google starts deleting EU citizen's embarrassing search results

Google has begun deleting some search results at the request of its users, following a court ruling that European Union citizens have a right to ask for the removal of embarrassing personal information that pops up on a search of their names. Several...

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Great Lakes' low water levels could cost $19B by 2050

New Unclear if water level rebound since 2013 is start of a trend, new report by the Mowat Centre says The Canadian Press Posted: Jun 26, 2014 10:49 AM ET Last Updated: Jun 26, 2014 10:49 AM ET External Links (Note: CBC does...

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Ban bee-killing pesticides, scientists urge

Scientists want two commonly used pesticides banned around the world for helping cause the mass deaths of bees and harming the planet's ecosystem. A panel of independent scientists, operating as the Task Force on Systemic Pesticides, found the...

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Bitcoin has a future, but maybe not as a currency

In the course of its five-year run, bitcoin has been heralded as a beacon of hope by those who mistrust banks and an object of suspicion by those who mistrust a grassroots currency. While the dramatic price fluctuations and high-profile breaches have...

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Is the great white shark behind the headless seals in Quebec?

At least five headless seals have been found over the past few weeks on the banks of Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula between Ste-Anne-des-Monts and Mont-Louis. Josiane Cabana, spokeswoman for the Quebec emergency network for sea mammals, said it's hard...

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Manholes from space: U.S. loosens rules around satellite photos

Satellite images sharp enough to show details such as manhole covers, stop signs and lamp posts will soon be available in Canada and around the world, after the U.S. loosened limits put in place years ago due to national security concerns. Starting...

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U.K. singles chart adds streaming to music chart formula

The growing influence of streaming music sites is being recognized in the U.K., as the Official Charts Company confirmed today it will count audio streaming services in its tally of top singles. The company will include consideration of audio streams...

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Robot museum guides recite tongue-twisters, read news

The new robot guides at a Tokyo museum look so eerily human and speak so smoothly they almost outdo people — almost. Japanese robotics expert Hiroshi Ishiguro, an Osaka University professor, says they will be useful for research on how people interact...

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Salmon-rich river in Quebec contaminated by landfill waste

Fishing enthusiasts are outraged after learning one of the best salmon-fishing rivers in North America is being contaminated by a municipal dump in Gaspé, Que. Documents obtained by CBC Radio-Canada through an access to information request show that...

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Atom smasher, famed for 'God particle' discovery, gets energy boost

The world's largest atom smasher is gearing up for its second three-year run after 16 months of maintenance and upgrades. The Large Hadron Collider, which was used to discover a long-theorized subatomic particle, is designed to push the proton beam...

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Microbe study examines ‘little engines' of world's oceans

Canadian researchers from Halifax to Nunavut are taking part in a global project that aims to unlock the secrets of the oceans' tiniest helpers. Invisible to the naked eye, microbes include small but mighty bacteria, viruses and algae that scientists...

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iWatch mass production gearing up in Taiwan ahead of fall launch

Apple's smartwatch will likely be launched in the fall, with manufacturer Quanta Computer Inc of Taiwan slated to will start mass production in July, according to Reuters. Sources said Apple will introduce a smartwatch with a display about 6 cm in diameter...

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Stars streak across night sky in 360º panorama video

A photographer has been travelling across North America for the past 18 months, capturing 360-degree panoramas of stars in motion to create a time lapse video of the night sky. While studying photography at Lansing Community College in Lansing, Mich.,...

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Northern Gateway pipeline's doubled-up challenge

The Northern Gateway pipeline has the thumbs-up from the National Energy Board and the federal cabinet. Now all Enbridge has to do is meet all 209 of those conditions attached to the decision. That could take a while. Once Enbridge does that, though,...

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