The B.C. Wildfire Service says the province is heading into the 2025-26 winter with 24 wildfires that aren't out.

Glenn Hall, a Hockey Hall of Famer whose streak of 502 consecutive starts as a goaltender remains an NHL record, has died at age 94.

Worried about degraded plastic? Spare a thought for those poor ants

A new specimen of “infostealer” malware offers a disturbing feature: It monitors a target's browser for NSFW content, then takes simultaneous screenshots and webcam photos of the victim.

Investment firms have put over $100 million into developing risky technologies that could cool the planet with unknown side effects.

Synthetic fabrics, like polyester and spandex, which are common in underwear fabric blends have chemicals that may carry potential risks.

An extremely dangerous and unusual wildfire threat has walloped Colorado this week, prompting numerous warnings as flames ignite.

Environmental charity Fidra says 168 of 195 SSSIs it surveyed are contaminated with tiny pellets Plastic nurdles have been found in 84% of important nature sites surveyed in the UK. Nurdles are tiny pellets that the plastics industry uses to make larger products. They were found in 168 of 195 sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs), so named because of the rare wildlife they harbour. They are given extra protections in an effort to protect them from pollution. Continue reading...

UK academics say latest chemicals are ‘wake-up call’ and urge global action to stop weaponisation of neuroscience Sophisticated and deadly “brain weapons” that can attack or alter human consciousness, perception, memory or behaviour are no longer the stuff of science fiction, two British academics argue. Michael Crowley and Malcolm Dando, of Bradford University, are about to publish a book that they believe should be a wake-up call to the world. Continue reading...

The alert level was maintained at its highest after Semeru erupted 10 times, emitting massive plumes of ash and sending lava and rocks as far as 8 miles down its slopes, officials said.

India's air quality framework hasn't been comprehensively revised since 2009 and needs an update, say experts.

An article about "embarrassing" boyfriends prompts a debate over women's singledom

The figure of 353,970, in an education ministry survey, marked the 12th straight year of increase.

With SNAP benefits in limbo, this free app feature helps you get food today.

A food hamper program in Waterloo Region has seen a huge spike in usage.

"The economic consequences are severe."