Nicole Mortillaro

A lot happened in space news in 2022 — from the James Webb Space Telescope providing us with stunning images and data from exoplanets, to the first launch of the Artemis moon program, beautiful lunar eclipses and planet-viewing. The action will continue in 2023. Here are just some things to look forward to.

Hurricanes in Canada and the U.S. versus the immense suffering of tens of millions of people in the global south, yet it seems difficult for some people to grasp the scope of the tragedy. We may be hard-wired that way, according to one expert.

The debut space flight of NASA’s “mega moon rocket” at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida could take place as early as Friday, after Monday morning’s first attempt to launch the Artemis mission was scrapped prior to liftoff.

Astronomers around the world are concerned about a handful of commercial companies proposing to flood low-Earth orbit with tens of thousands of satellites. So they’ve joined forces to try to protect an oft-forgotten natural environment: our night sky.

The world’s oceans have been getting warmer every year for the past seven. They’re now hotter than they’ve ever been in recorded history. And the changes are already taking a toll on marine life.

The James Webb Space Telescope arrived safely at its new home on Monday, 1.5 million kilometres from Earth. Canadian astronomers are now waiting to look back in time to when our universe was in its infancy — and to unravel the secrets of our existence.

On January 22, 1992, Dr. Roberta Bondar blasted off on the space shuttle Discovery, becoming the first Canadian woman in space. Since then, she has become a renowned nature photographer and an inspiration to a new generation of Canadian astronauts.

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists revealed their annual Doomsday Clock announcement, leaving the hands of the metaphorical clock the closest to midnight in its 75-year history.

Earth is still running a fever, with 2021 once again making the Top 10 list of warmest years on record.

There’s been a lot of hubbub surrounding Don’t Look Up, a recent Netflix movie about a planet-killing comet heading towards Earth, but 2022 is a great year to actually look up, beginning with a meteor shower on the night of Jan. 2–3.

Racism has been perpetuated under the guise of science for centuries, and the effects are still being felt today, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Climate change is expected to lead to a rise in the number of wildfires, which pose health dangers due to smoke inhalation. But there are also other risks to consider, such as the impact on mental health and clean water supplies.

After a woman walking in Central Park falsely accused a Black man of assaulting her, social media erupted in support of the scientist who was simply birdwatching causing anger, outrage — and action. Now, Black scientists from around the world are taking part, promoting their work and calling for cha…

The destruction of natural habitats are making it easier for pathogens, like the novel coronavirus, to cross into humans, scientists say.

Researchers from University of California, Berkeley, say they have produced low-cost and high-quality cannabinoids out of brewer’s yeast which could aid in more research into medical uses of cannabis.

Solar eruptions can be beautiful, but they are also highly unpredictable. And they can affect our daily lives in ways most people don’t realize.

Despite evidence illustrating the planet is warming at a rate not ever seen in its history, there are still people who deny that it’s occurring or that it’s a result of humans pumping too much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Do you think it’s safe to look at a solar eclipse through sunglasses? Have you heard that an unborn child can be harmed during one? We bust some myths behind nature’s spectacular event.

While we may simply enjoy the sight of a solar eclipse, scientists will be hard at work on Aug. 21 — as they always have during these spectacular events.

Incorporating the Inuit voice into the study of climate change isn’t optional; it is essential, scientists believe.