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Warming from today's CO2 emitters modest: study

Today's carbon-spewing power plants and vehicles won't raise the global temperature to dangerous levels by 2060 even if they're allowed to keep operating to the end of their normal lifespans, a new study predicts.

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AUDIO: Turning water science into smart policies

Listen in on this summer's 2010 Fresh Water Summit in Bracebridge, Ont., where scientists, environmentalists and concerned citizens worked together on ideas to protect, use and manage fresh water in Canada.

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Royalty in 3-D on CBC

Two million pairs of free 3-D glasses will be available at Canada Post outlets across the country so Canadians can watch a documentary being aired by CBC called Queen Elizabeth in 3-D.

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Google unveils faster Internet search

Internet powerhouse Google is giving web searchers the thrill of speed with a turbocharged engine that displays suggested Web links as fast as a person can type.

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VIDEO: Wi-Fi concerns in schools

Some parents want Wi-Fi removed from schools, saying wireless networks are unsafe for students.

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First Nations take Ottawa to court over caribou

Alberta First Nations are going to court to force the federal government to protect northern Alberta caribou herds.

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Teens' styrofoam study wins water prize

A new way to clean up polystyrene waste and stop it from fouling waterways has won two Canadian teens the 2010 Stockholm Junior Water Prize.

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Ottawa company makes clickable video fashionable

An Ottawa company is hoping its clickable video technology will help consumers shop while they watch the latest fashions.

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Google launches Instant predictive search engine

Google is launching a new search function, called Instant, that predicts and displays what is being looked for before the user has finished typing.

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Craigslist quiet on fate of adult services section

Connecticut’s top law enforcement official on Tuesday called for online classifieds website Craigslist to confirm that it has permanently closed its "adult services" listings.

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YouTube shows a day through eyes around the world

YouTube has begun offering glimpses into a day in life around the world.

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iPhone app for U of A students

Students at the University of Alberta have introduced an iPhone application to help fellow students navigate around campus.

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Quebec teens win international water prize

A new way to clean up polystyrene waste and stop it from fouling waterways has won two Canadian teens the 2010 Stockholm Junior Water Prize.

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2 asteroids fly near Earth

One transport truck-sized asteroid passed the Earth Wednesday morning and another will soar by in the afternoon, with both far closer to the planet than the moon.

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Tiny seahorse threatened by Gulf oil spill

The tiny dwarf seahorse faces the threat of extinction after the massive BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico last April, University of British Columbia researchers say.

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HP sues former CEO

Hewlett-Packard Co. is suing former CEO Mark Hurd to stop him from taking a job at rival Oracle Corp.

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Oil industry lowballs bird deaths: study

A new study says birds are likely dying in Alberta oilsands tailings ponds at a rate that is at least 30 times higher than that suggested by the oil industry.

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Climate change tied to bee pollination decline

A 17-year study in a pristine mountain environment has found a 50 per cent decline in bee pollination, and suggests climate change may be to blame.

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Teachers learning to deal with the copy-and-paste generation

As students head back to school this fall, many teachers, professors and parents find themselves worrying about student honesty in a way that they never have before.

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Driving and cellphones could hurt your relationships

If Canadians still using their cellphones while driving aren't swayed by safety risks, experts hope they'll be scared straight by a threat of a different kind: sleeping on the couch.

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