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Friends in a car having fun navigating, looking at a map.

Study confirms you can have a nose for directions

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canoes-cottage-beach

The surprising science behind beach ecosystems

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Devon Ice Cap

Scientists discover “supersaline”... lakes in the Arctic that stay liquid at –18 degrees

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close-up of bat with white nose fungus

Scientists may have made a discovery that will... help save Canada’s bat population

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Four people walking in mountains with nets

Biologists are enlisting the help of... “citizen scientists” to help conduct a massive nature survey

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Northern lights

Northern lights may be visible across Canada this... weekend

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Frozen soap bubble

15 weird and wonderful winter phenomena

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Lake Huron

Lake Huron may hold the key to the origin of life... on Earth

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Perfect pie crust

Here’s how to make the perfect pie crust

Napping

These expert tips will help you nap better