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Beyond ‘brain rot’ from short form video feeds

Emotional Intelligence Microblog Jul 31, 2026
New study investigates prey sharing in two closely related killer whale populations

New study investigates prey sharing in two closely related killer whale populations

Jul 31, 2026
By listening in on belugas, scientists can better understand their social structure and their conservation needs

By listening in on belugas, scientists can better understand their social structure and their conservation needs

Jul 30, 2026
Partner highlight: Improving tenant experience and extending a building’s life – the deep energy retrofit at L.J. Christmas Apartments

Partner highlight: Improving tenant experience and extending a building’s life – the deep energy retrofit at L.J. Christmas Apartments

Jul 27, 2026
A hand holds a clear rain gauge labeled "Raincoast Conservation Foundation" outdoors, with water droplets inside and a grassy landscape in the background—part of an SFU study on threats facing Fraser River Chinook salmon.

Young Fraser River Chinook salmon swimming in chemical soup, SFU study finds

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMay 21, 2026
A woman in a white dress sits on a chintz sofa, looking down at her hands. Beige curtains and a vase with flowers are in the background.

The Chintz Sofa

ByQueer Art HistoryMay 20, 2026
A notebook page with "Growing Pains" written in cursive, "Sonja Ahlers" printed below, and a drawing of two crossed palm trees captures the essence of change and growth.

Growing Pains

Byflask publishingMay 20, 2026
Hand-stitched embroidery on white fabric featuring the word "CIRCLES," a circular pattern with blue and yellow thread, and the year "2016" sewn at the bottom right, crafted with expert needle and thread work.

The Rhythm of Needle and Thread

ByAna BuzzalinoMay 18, 2026
A killer whale, a species at risk in Canada, swims near the water’s surface with its dorsal fin and part of its head visible; some grass appears in the foreground.

Canada’s Species at Risk Act is, itself, at risk

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMay 15, 2026
A group of Southern Resident killer whales swim near the surface of calm water beside a large cargo ship with shipping containers, with a forested shoreline in the background—an iconic scene along BC coastal sediments.

Study: Toxic hydrocarbon hotspots in BC coastal sediments, threatening Southern Resident killer whales and Chinook salmon

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMay 15, 2026
A pod of killer whales swims in calm water with a small, tree-covered island in the background under a cloudy sky. Their calls echo across the surface, adding nature’s voice to the tranquil scene.

Give killer whales a voice…for years to come

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMay 14, 2026
A group of Southern Resident killer whales swims near the surface of calm water close to a large container ship, with a forested shoreline and BC coastal sediments visible in the background.

New study shows toxic hydrocarbon hotspots in BC coastal sediments, threatening Southern Resident killer whales and Chinook salmon

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMay 14, 2026
A group of Southern Resident killer whales swims near the surface of calm water beside a large container ship labeled "MSC LISA" and "MAERSK.

New study shows toxic hydrocarbon hotspots in BC coastal sediments, threatening Southern Resident killer whales and the Chinook salmon they consume

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMay 14, 2026
Several people wearing work clothes and waders plant young trees or stakes along the edge of a shallow stream in a forested area to restore salmon habitat.

To restore salmon habitat, one must act like the beaver

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMay 13, 2026
Black and white illustration of a cityscape with a river running through the center, bridges crossing the water, and a prominent clock tower in the foreground—echoing the era when 19th Century midwives shaped social assistance networks.

The unofficial social assistance networks of 19th Century midwives

ByNicola TempleMay 13, 2026
A redacted VicPD police report with multiple sections and names blacked out—including several "23(b)" notations in red—details incidents involving police cars and reports of officers allegedly hitting people.

VicPD doesn’t want you to know they’re probably still hitting people with police cars

ByStephen HarrisonMay 13, 2026