Lunar farming: turning soil from regolith
A look at how scientists are turning lunar regolith into soil to grow food, aiming for self-sustaining space habitats.
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Simulated Brain, Real Behavior
A new digital brain promises to drive a virtual body and spark questions about the future of brain modelling.
Explore Ideas That Matter at WeCanReason 2026!
Join WeCanReason 2026 in Calgary for a weekend celebrating science, skepticism, and curiosity with top speakers, engaging discussions, and a welcoming community of critical thinkers.
Origins of SARS-CoV-2: Where the Evidence Points
Six years on, scientists still weigh lab leak against zoonosis as the strongest explanations for SARS-CoV-2, with new analyses guiding the ongoing inquiry. #COVID19
Asteroid Watch: Calm Ahead
Scientists rule out Moon collision from asteroid 2024 YR4, confirming no threat to Earth or Moon.
Let Students Sleep More
Flexible start times for school can boost teen sleep and performance, but cost and logistics matter. A thoughtful, staged approach could align health, learning, and budgets.
Reprogramming space assets with Gigabit communication
The European Space Agency and China’s Institute of Optoelectronics report gigabit links to GEO satellites, suggesting possible remote reprogramming for science or defense use
Vaccine Skepticism vs. Public Health
Anti-vaccine activists once asked why vaccinated families should worry about unvaccinated kids. Now some say vaccines block infections they want children to catch, while others claim vaccines spread disease. The contradiction reveals a deeper fight shaping vaccine policy and public health.
AI Literacy Day: Learn, Think, Act
On March 27, 2026, MediaSmarts is launching Canada’s inaugural AI Literacy Day to empower Canadians to gain the knowledge and skills needed to use, understand and engage with AI safely, critically and responsibly. #AILiteracyDay