Simply Science
Harnessing the power of volcanoes: The search for geothermal energy
This journey begins with a helicopter ride to a remote volcanic zone on the West Coast of British Columbia — a site noted for potential eruptions, steaming vents and unpredictable weather. It's all in a day's work for this scientific team. They're searching for a hard-to-find, yet promising, piece of the puzzle in our work against climate change: geothermal energy.
Climate change Energy
Moth walls and Artificial Intelligence leads to a clear call to action
As experts tackle the effects of climate change on a global scale, what's going on in your backyard? Take moths for example. Moth populations are rapidly declining in many parts of the world. Joe Bowden, an entomologist with the Canadian Forest Service, is taking notice and urges others to do the same.
Climate change Forestry and insects
Wrestling a wild and woolly pest
When scientists from the Canadian Forest Service (CFS) and student researchers from the University of Guelph were collecting data to create an inventory of hemlock trees in Ontario, they found more than just trees — they discovered a large insect infestation that could pose a risk to landowners.
Forestry and insects
New report brings experts together for stronger, safer, more resilient communities
People in B.C. are exposed to a wide variety of potentially devastating natural hazards, including landslides, tsunamis, and earthquakes. Now, the first edition of the Resilience Pathways Report provides a better understanding of disaster risk, while considering climate change adaptation and evaluating the potential social and economic impacts on B.C. communities.
Climate change Natural hazards
Rethinking how we plan forests and green spaces
Canada has long been a global leader in conserving and restoring forests. Now, a collaborative team that includes scientists from the Canadian Forest Service (CFS) continues the tradition by taking the lead in adapting new technology to help plan forests and optimize their many benefits to our quality of life. Meet PlantR, an online platform designed for a diverse future.
Taking stock of Canada's forests
For the first time, new detailed ground plot data on Canada's forests will be available annually — but what can it tell us about forest resources, biodiversity and the impacts of climate change?
A Simply Science top ten reveal: Canada's most beautiful moth species
Ahhhh…. It's summertime, and the outdoors is calling your name. It's all there: flowers, sunshine, long days, warm nights — and insects. But before you shoo them away, remember: some of them are quite beneficial, and even crucial, since they provide food for many animals, pollinate plants and flowers, and keep our soil healthy. But in the wide and wild world of insects, not all are created equal.
Stories From the Land: Indigenous place names in Canada
A special team combed through thousands of possibilities in more than 70 different Indigenous languages from practically every corner of Canada to update the Indigenous Place Names Map with 125 new entries.
Taking a deep dive into Canada's oceans
Rare tube worms, glass sponge reefs, pingos — some of the fascinating features found in our oceans
Arctic Climate change Geosciences
Can fuel be carbon-negative?
Explore how Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) researchers are combining existing energy technology with new, cleaner energy advancements. Could carbon-negative fuels be far behind?
by Sarah Buckingham
What fuels you?
Fuels power our daily lives, from the vehicles that transport our food and deliver online orders, to heating and cooling our homes and powering the businesses we support, and much more. In fact, you interact with fuels a lot more than you might realize.