SCIENCE

No animal alive today is ‘primitive’ – why are so many still labeled that way?

No animal alive today is ‘primitive’ – why are so many still labeled that way?

Winter Olympians often compete in freezing temperatures – physiology and advances in materials science help keep them warm

Winter Olympians often compete in freezing temperatures – physiology and advances in materials science help keep them warm

Questions are being raised about microplastics studies – here’s what’s solid science and what isn’t

Questions are being raised about microplastics studies – here’s what’s solid science and what isn’t

New study sheds light on the threat of ‘marine darkwaves’ to ocean life

New study sheds light on the threat of ‘marine darkwaves’ to ocean life

A centuries-old debate on how reptiles keep evolving skin bones is finally settled

A centuries-old debate on how reptiles keep evolving skin bones is finally settled

5 lessons about misinformation from ancient Greek and Roman scientists

5 lessons about misinformation from ancient Greek and Roman scientists

Earth’s frozen regions are sending a clear warning about climate change – but politicians are ignoring it

Earth’s frozen regions are sending a clear warning about climate change – but politicians are ignoring it

From record warming to rusting rivers, 2025 Arctic Report Card shows a region transforming faster than expected

From record warming to rusting rivers, 2025 Arctic Report Card shows a region transforming faster than expected

Polar bears are adapting to climate change at a genetic level – and it could help them avoid extinction

Polar bears are adapting to climate change at a genetic level – and it could help them avoid extinction

Can scientists detect life without knowing what it looks like? Research using machine learning offers a new way

Can scientists detect life without knowing what it looks like? Research using machine learning offers a new way

Is postmodernism wrecking science? In a provocative book, scientists weigh the evidence

Is postmodernism wrecking science? In a provocative book, scientists weigh the evidence

Online harassment is silencing Canada’s health experts — institutions need to do more to protect them

Online harassment is silencing Canada’s health experts — institutions need to do more to protect them