Last updated: Monday, March 15, 2010 | 10:14 AM ET
- Arctic crystals hold evidence of early ocean
- The theory that oceans covered the Earth four billion years ago has received a boost from a study of crystals found in Greenland. more »
- Japan whale cull not necessary: researchers
- Whale researchers returned from Antarctic waters Monday after a six-week expedition they say proves Japan's annual kill of whales for scientific purposes is unnecessary. more »
- Opium poppy secrets unlocked
- Researchers at the University of Calgary say they have discovered the unique genes that allow the opium poppy to make compounds used to produce codeine and morphine. more »
- Atlantic bluefin tuna ban considered
- An international organization is contemplating an export ban on Atlantic bluefin tuna that Prince Edward Island fishermen say would have a disastrous impact on their livelihood. more »
- Rogers raising wireless 911 fee
- Rogers Wireless is raising the emergency 911 fee cellphone customers pay to 75 cents from the current 50-cent charge. more »
- Prompt feedback spurs better performance
- Students who expect immediate feedback on their work are more likely to get a higher grade, even if they think they'll do poorly, new research suggests. more »
- Dust likely culprit in moon mirror problems
- Scientists believe lunar dust heated by the sun is degrading the performance of the Apollo reflector arrays and could explain a strange phenomenon that occurs during a full moon. more »
- Lack of snow will make life harder for B.C. salmon
- The low levels of snow in B.C.'s mountains could spell trouble for spawning salmon this summer, according to one expert. more »
- Paralympic curlers powered by Alberta tech
- Canada's Paralympic curling team got its throws in shape for the Vancouver Games using high-end technology at an Edmonton research centre. more »
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