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The meteor shower trio continues in our night skies

Encroaching light pollution is impacting our ability to study the cosmos

From flames to forecasts: How wildfire smoke affects your weather

Tsunami safety tips: What to do if these dangerous waves threaten

What is a tsunami? How these powerful waves spell coastal danger

ACHOO! The science behind the solar sneeze

Earth just had one of its shortest days in over 50 years

Science Behind the Weather: What is a derecho?

What is a mesoscale convective system? How an 'MCS' can spell danger

Tornado debris can travel surprisingly far after a violent storm

NASA satellite captured two solar eclipses in one day

What is the longest domestic direct flight in Canada?

Yellowstone is hiding more than 80,000 earthquakes below its surface

Aurora Borealis may shine over parts of Canada this weekend

Tired of humidity? Blame corn sweat for the muggy air

Northern lights may show up in parts of Canada tonight. Who has the best seat?

Ancient Canadian fault could produce major earthquakes in the future

An alien comet is now passing through our solar system. Here's what we know

Largest piece of Mars found on Earth sells for millions, sets new auction record

Scientists have detected the largest black hole merger yet. Why it matters

How the Great Lakes can trigger storms on a hot summer day

Canada's fire bans and danger ratings explained

First Full Moon of Summer 2025 shines this week

Watch? Warning? How we communicate severe weather in Canada

Could a cow really get swept up by a tornado?

Astronaut captures amazing red sprite phenomenon from space

Researchers may have finally found meteorites from Mercury

Look up! What's going on in the July night sky?

How weather can impact Canada Day firework displays

Don’t make this deadly mistake when waiting out a storm

Tropical systems don’t need a name to trigger devastating floods

Why does your toilet water slosh around on a windy day?

Scud clouds are scary tornado lookalikes – how to tell them apart

Largest camera on Earth reveals astounding new cosmic views

Why no hurricane has ever crossed the equator

Why you'll never hear of a hurricane with these names

A train of risks: Extreme heat's hidden impacts on a vital industry

How supercells grow to produce giant hail and intense tornadoes

The science behind spectacular Canada Day firework displays

Hair suddenly standing straight up? Take cover immediately

First artificial solar eclipse from space captured by ESA Proba-3 mission

On this Summer Solstice, will you have one longest day or two?

'Feel' miserable out? How our bodies react when humidex values soar

Heads up! These six special clouds linger in our skies every day

Rivers may fuel explosive strengthening of major hurricanes

Island churns out dramatic displays of swirling clouds

Amazon deforestation causing measurable drop in rainfall: study

Check your shrubs: An invasive and destructive pest is spreading in Canada

8.8 earthquake shakes Russia, triggers tsunami warnings across the Pacific

If your hair suddenly stands straight up, you should take cover

Crossing the Confederation Bridge just got way cheaper

Why rat populations are exploding in major cities

What happens to your body if lightning strikes it

Summer in Canada steams ahead in August, with a few hints of fall

Crews deployed to battle invasive 'vampire fish' in Great Lakes

When is the hottest stretch of the year in your corner of Canada?

B.C. brush fire sparked by bird dropping fish on power lines, firefighters say

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