It’s hard to make things work in space, and even harder to make money there. With a long history in the space industry and a handful of healthy companies, Canadians are good at both. But industry executives and experts say the country needs a boost to maintain an edge in a sector poised to soar. …
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Those looking for an ideal gift for the astronomy the lover in your life need look no further than the sheer weight and celestial imagery of “Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide to the Night Sky.” (opens in a new tab) Created by a team of National Geographic experts alongside the orchestrating efforts of Andrew Fazekas, …
This calendar year brought the United States its third hottest summer on record and Europe its hottest summer on record. And you can put aside hope that it was just a fun time. Last year was the sixth hottest year on record worldwide. The previous year, 2020, was the hottest on record. It is not …
Under the title Progress, SANParcs 2022 Annual Report has a deeply disturbing and immensely sad target claimed as a success: only 195 rhinos were killed by poachers in 2021 – an average of one every two days. The success, it seems, is that the year before it was a rhino every 36 hours. In its …
The Washington Post Exclusive Tribes, environmentalists and many local officials support protecting nearly 450,000 acres around Spirit Mountain, but some developers warn it could hamper renewable energy projects November 30, 2022 at 6:00 a.m. EST The night sky hangs over the Knob Hill area of the proposed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Boulder City, …
Biden will honor tribes with Nevada National Monument, his largest yet Read More »
Canadians appear to be slowly reducing their use of straws and plastic grocery bags ahead of a nationwide ban on these items taking effect next month, according to new statistics. The Canadian government is seeking to reduce indoor plastic pollution by the end of the decade as negotiations for a formal plastics management treaty begin …
