Hurricane Earl could be the worst hurricane to hit the U.S. East Coast in almost 20 years. The area of most concern extends from the Carolinas to Cape Cod as the storm tracks closer and gains strength. By Thursday night, Earl could pose a significant threat to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The Federal [...]

The MV Clipper Adventurer ran aground on an uncharted rock ledge on August 27th while exploring the Northwest Passage in the Arctic. No one was injured, but the crew was unable to refloat the 90-metre vessel at the next high tide on August 28th. Canadian authorities were notified and the Canadian Coast Guard Vessel Amundsen [...]

Although Hurricane Danielle has weakened to a Category 1 hurricane as it follows a path heading northeast away from the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, with winds at 80 mph, its large waves and dangerous swells have been a threat to Bermuda. However, it is expected to continue to weaken as it heads eastward into the North [...]

After years of experiments, a Canadian researcher, Dr. May Griffith, from the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, has developed a synthetic cornea that has been successfully transplanted into the eyes of 10 Swedish patients.  Griffith says the work was done in Sweden because she could not raise enough money in Canada nor could she find a [...]

The U.S. continues to dominate globally in nanotech development. Last year the U.S. invested $6.4 billion in the nanotech industry, leading all other countries in terms of government funding, corporate spending, venture capital investment, and patent issuance. But it’s uncertain how long the U.S. can maintain its dominance in this industry. Japan, Germany, and South [...]

A new partnership called AquaPlanet  focuses on education about local food and the promotion of a rapidly emerging technology called aquaponics. Aquaponics combines elements of hydroponics and aquaculture, growing fish and vegetables in a recirculating, soil-less system. AquaPlanet’s partners are a diverse group of professionals with backgrounds in science, entrepreneurism, business management,  design and engineering, [...]