Nora Whitcombe

Nora Whitcombe writes about Canadian science, research and space for Your Space Hamilton.

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• Water reacts with plastic to create harmful particles, new study finds October 16, 2026
• Elephant carcasses enrich savannah soil for years after death, study finds October 16, 2026
• Seven molecules in human milk linked to infant growth and maternal nutrition October 15, 2026
• MDA Space Ltd. reports trailing total returns for period ending Oct. 14 October 15, 2026
• Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk describes 'having a blast' on first space mission October 14, 2026
• Ghost particles from Earth's interior hint at uneven radioactive material October 13, 2026
• Massive Northwest Territories landslides moved millions of cubic metres in days October 12, 2026
• Scientists discover hidden drainage system at the back of the eye October 11, 2026
• Raptor may have scavenged on tyrannosaur in Alberta, researchers say October 10, 2026
• Canadian space stocks fall as new index dips below starting point October 10, 2026
• U.S. name change for Lake Ontario a distraction from real threats, expert says October 9, 2026
• Researchers hunt for deadly amphibian fungus in Manitoba wetlands October 7, 2026
• Toronto Pearson and Ingenium launch airport-focused aviation education program October 6, 2026
• Pikachu plush travels to International Space Station in ESA partnership October 6, 2026
• AI microscope discovers cell-strengthening stress effect in one week October 5, 2026
• Former intelligence officials warn politicians to open their eyes to realities of espionage October 5, 2026
• MDA Space Ltd. reports trailing total returns for period ending Oct. 2 October 3, 2026
• Space startups lobby Ottawa for funding as launch industry grows October 3, 2026
• McMaster professor Claudia Emerson wins Trailblazer Award for science policy work October 1, 2026
• Canadian scientists find natural hydrogen flowing underground September 30, 2026
• Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk set to launch on first spaceflight September 30, 2026
• Infections caused one in eight global cancer cases in 2024, study finds September 29, 2026
• Saskatchewan bison jerky selected for Canadian astronaut's space mission September 28, 2026
• Couple builds $2.3 million custom home in B.C. with 'eyes wide open' on costs September 28, 2026
• Astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center for SpaceX launch to space station September 27, 2026
• Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk prepares for six-month mission to space station September 26, 2026