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Milky Way's Supermassive Black Hole is Feasting on Asteroids
For the past several years, the Chandra telescope has detected X-ray flares occurring about once a day from the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy. These flares last a few hours with brightness ranging from
For the past several years, the Chandra telescope has detected X-ray flares occurring about once a day from the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy. These flares last a few hours with brightness ranging fromExperts say Gingrich moon base dreams not lunacy
Several science policy experts say the former House speaker's ideas are based in mainstream science. But somehow, Gingrich manages to make them sound way out there, taking them first a small step and then a giant leap further than where other politicians
Several science policy experts say the former House speaker's ideas are based in mainstream science. But somehow, Gingrich manages to make them sound way out there, taking them first a small step and then a giant leap further than where other politicians 
2 new Kepler planets with double suns discovered
A team of NASA scientists has discovered two new planets, each of which revolves around its own double suns. Hubble images reveal galaxy similar to Milky Way
The Hubble Space Telescope has taken a picture of a barred spiral galaxy — a galaxy similar to our own and expected to give astronomers a better insight into the Milky Way. Arctic Ocean freshwater bulge detected
UK scientists use radar satellites to measure a huge dome of fresh water that is developing in the western Arctic Ocean.Volcanic origin for Little Ice Age
The Little Ice Age began in the 1300s due to the cooling effect of massive volcanic eruptions, and was sustained by changes in Arctic ice cover, scientists conclude.
The Little Ice Age began in the 1300s due to the cooling effect of massive volcanic eruptions, and was sustained by changes in Arctic ice cover, scientists conclude. Mammals shrink faster than they grow
An international team of scientists, including some from Canada, has discovered that mammals shrink at faster rates than they grow — a finding that sheds light on the conditions that potentially contribute to extinction. Radiation from speedy solar flare bombarding Earth
The sun is bombarding Earth with radiation from the biggest solar storm in more than six years with more to come from the fast-moving eruption. Fossils of ancient sea creature discovered
Canadian researchers have discovered a bizarre flower-like creature which lived in an ancient sea that covered part of Western Canada more than 500 million years ago.Lost Charles Darwin fossils rediscovered in cabinet
A "treasure trove" of fossils - including some collected by Charles Darwin - has been re-discovered in an old cabinet.
A "treasure trove" of fossils - including some collected by Charles Darwin - has been re-discovered in an old cabinet. Canada following Russian satellite that is expected to return to Earth on Sunday
MONTREAL - Canada is just one of many countries that are closely monitoring a wayward Russian satell... - Science & Technology - Winnipeg Free Press.Hubble Space Telescope Discovers the Farthest-Away Galaxies
Astronomers and the Hubble Telescope peer deep into space and spot the youngest galaxy formation observed after the Big Bang.
Astronomers and the Hubble Telescope peer deep into space and spot the youngest galaxy formation observed after the Big Bang. Milky Way has more planets than stars
The more astronomers look for other worlds, the more they find that it is a crowded and crazy cosmos. They think planets easily outnumber stars in our galaxy and they are finding them in the strangest of places. Massive galaxy cluster found
An international team of astronomers has located a massive, hot young galaxy cluster – the largest ever seen in the distant universe. Earth will cook itself in 500 million years: expert
Worrying that humankind is destroying the Earth with global warming? Relax, says a University of Victoria assistant professor. Though overheating might spell the planet's eventual doom, it will take at least 500 million years to happen.Earth's massive extinction: The story gets worse | e! Science News
Scientists have uncovered a lot about Earth's greatest extinction event that took place 250 million years ago when rapid climate change wiped out nearly all marine species and a majority of those on land. Now, they have discovered a new culprit likely inv
Scientists have uncovered a lot about Earth's greatest extinction event that took place 250 million years ago when rapid climate change wiped out nearly all marine species and a majority of those on land. Now, they have discovered a new culprit likely invNew computer model explains lakes and storms on Titan | e! Science News
Saturn's largest moon, Titan, is an intriguing, alien world that's covered in a thick atmosphere with abundant methane. With an average surface temperature of a brisk -300 degrees Fahrenheit (about 90 kelvins) and a diameter just less than half of Earth's
Saturn's largest moon, Titan, is an intriguing, alien world that's covered in a thick atmosphere with abundant methane. With an average surface temperature of a brisk -300 degrees Fahrenheit (about 90 kelvins) and a diameter just less than half of Earth's'Lost world' of new Antarctic species found
British scientists have discovered a lost world of new species of yeti crab, starfish, barnacles, sea anemones — and potentially an octopus — on the sea floor near Antarctica.
British scientists have discovered a lost world of new species of yeti crab, starfish, barnacles, sea anemones — and potentially an octopus — on the sea floor near Antarctica. Ottawa at risk for big earthquake
Seismologists and structural engineers say the city of Ottawa is at risk for a big earthquake.Twin probes to circle moon to study gravity field
Over the New Year's weekend, a pair of spacecraft the size of washing machines are set to enter orbit around it in the latest lunar mission. Their job is to measure the uneven gravity field and determine what lies beneath -- straight down to the core.
Over the New Year's weekend, a pair of spacecraft the size of washing machines are set to enter orbit around it in the latest lunar mission. Their job is to measure the uneven gravity field and determine what lies beneath -- straight down to the core.LHC reports discovery of its first new particle
The first clear evidence for a new particle at the Large Hadron Collider emerges, which may make finding particles such as the Higgs boson easier.
The first clear evidence for a new particle at the Large Hadron Collider emerges, which may make finding particles such as the Higgs boson easier. Tiny planets survive extreme ordeal inside star
Astrophysicists have discovered two record-breaking planets that survived millions of years plowing through the broiling interior of a giant star.BBC News
Astronomers in the US have detected the first Earth-sized planets, which are orbiting a star similar to our own Sun.
Astronomers in the US have detected the first Earth-sized planets, which are orbiting a star similar to our own Sun. Comet survives close encounter with sun
A small comet survived what astronomers figured would be a sure death when it danced uncomfortably close to the broiling sun.Failed Russian Mars probe to crash into Earth
Russia's space agency says a probe bound for a moon of Mars that instead got stuck in Earth's orbit will plummet down to Earth next month.
Russia's space agency says a probe bound for a moon of Mars that instead got stuck in Earth's orbit will plummet down to Earth next month.Physicists find 'tantalizing hints' of Higgs boson 'God particle'
Two teams of scientists at the Large Hadron Collider near Geneva say they detected 'tantalizing hints' of the elusive Higgs boson, or 'God particle,' but no definitive proof.
Two teams of scientists at the Large Hadron Collider near Geneva say they detected 'tantalizing hints' of the elusive Higgs boson, or 'God particle,' but no definitive proof.Closest Type Ia supernova in decades solves a cosmic mystery | e! Science News
"It is rare that you have eureka moments in science, but it happened four times on this supernova," says Andy Howell, coleader of PTF's SN Ia team: "The super-early discovery; the crazy first spectrum; when we figured out it had to be a white dwarf; and t
"It is rare that you have eureka moments in science, but it happened four times on this supernova," says Andy Howell, coleader of PTF's SN Ia team: "The super-early discovery; the crazy first spectrum; when we figured out it had to be a white dwarf; and tSupermassive black hole will 'eat' gas cloud in 2013
Years of astronomical observations show an enormous gas cloud spiralling in toward the supermassive black hole at our galaxy's centre.
Years of astronomical observations show an enormous gas cloud spiralling in toward the supermassive black hole at our galaxy's centre. Cameras capture meteor in the skies near Toronto
CTV Toronto - Astronomers say they've caught a rare cosmic snapshot of a fiery meteor hurtling through the sky just east of Toronto on Monday evening. Higgs Boson: What is it, and why is everyone so excited about the ‘God Particle?'
With Tuesday's release of results from two different experiments in search of the God Particle, excitement and rumours are growing about a scientific discovery that would rival any in living memoryAsteroid Crash May Explain Mercury's Strange Spin | Solar System Planets History | Mercury Space Rock Impact | Space.com
A new study suggests that a violent collision with an asteroid might have set the planet Mercury spinning oddly in its orbit.
A new study suggests that a violent collision with an asteroid might have set the planet Mercury spinning oddly in its orbit.NASA Rover Spots Unambiguous Evidence for Water on Ancient Mars | Wired Science | Wired.com
NASA's Opportunity rover has seen a mineral on Mars that could only have formed in the presence of liquid water.
NASA's Opportunity rover has seen a mineral on Mars that could only have formed in the presence of liquid water.Has the Higgs Been Discovered? Physicists Gear Up for Watershed Announcement
Rumors are flying about a December 13 update on the search for the long-sought Higgs boson at Europe's Large Hadron Collider
Rumors are flying about a December 13 update on the search for the long-sought Higgs boson at Europe's Large Hadron Collider NASA Spaceguard finds thousands of nearby asteroids big enough to harm Earth
About 1,000 asteroids big enough to cause catastrophic damage if they hit Earth are orbiting relatively nearby, a NASA survey shows A new Earth? Eerily familiar planet ‘a phenomenal discovery'
A newly discovered planet is eerily similar to Earth and is sitting outside Earth's solar system in what seems to be the ideal place for life, except for one hitch. It is a bit too big.Worms in space: worms show life goes on in orbit | CTV News
A new study that looks at how a colony of worms survived six months in orbit is providing new insight on how humans might last on long space journeys.
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A new study that looks at how a colony of worms survived six months in orbit is providing new insight on how humans might last on long space journeys.NASA Orbiter Catches Mars Sand Dunes in Motion
Images from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter show sand dunes and ripples moving across the surface of Mars at dozens of locations and shifting up to several yards.
Images from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter show sand dunes and ripples moving across the surface of Mars at dozens of locations and shifting up to several yards.Back to Canada News
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