The Sumatran rhinoceros has become extinct in Malaysia, after the last of the species in the country succumbed to cancer. The Wildlife Department in eastern Sabah state on Borneo island said the rhino, named Iman, died of natural causes Saturday due to shock in her system. She had uterine tumours since her capture in March…

Researchers are growing increasingly critical of a common forest management practice, as studies show it may be causing fires to travel further, faster. “In 2017 and 2018 here in British Columbia, in both summers, we burned over 1.2 million hectares of forest,” says Lori Daniels, a forest ecologist at the University of British Columbia.  “Diversifying…

Venus and Jupiter — two of the brightest objects in our night sky — are about to have a close encounter. Don’t worry, though: it’ll only appear that way. The two still lie a safe 670 million kilometres apart. However, just after sunset on Nov. 24, you’ll be able to spot the two extremely close…

Why do our eyes close when we sneeze? Why can’t you tickle yourself? Why can some people snap their fingers while others can’t? Jay Ingram thought you might be interested in finding answers to these questions. And as an author, broadcaster, science journalist and co-founder of Beakerhead, it’s not his first rodeo. “Quite often there isn’t…

From love songs to dance tunes to lullabies, music made in disparate cultures worldwide displays certain universal patterns, according to a study by researchers who suggest a commonality in the way human minds create music. The study, published on Thursday, focused on musical recordings and ethnographic records from 60 societies around the world including such…

Tesla’s highly anticipated unveiling of its futuristic pickup truck suffered a setback after its “armoured glass” windows shattered during a demonstration. During the tightly choreographed unveiling of the Cybertruck to cheering fans on Thursday, Tesla boss Elon Musk had taken a stab at the design, power and durability of mainstream trucks, only to be shaken…