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Arts advocates are calling on the province for an action plan as B.C. music venues, galleries and groups struggle to cover rising costs, including in Penticton where the local art gallery has laid off staff and an iconic performance space ran its final show.

Dubbed the MycoToilet, researchers say the system separates liquids and solids, using a mycelium-lined chamber to absorb 90 per cent of odour-causing compounds.

With the liquor distribution system effectively shut down, stores and businesses are trying to stay afloat.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of CBC's Quirks & Quarks, host Bob McDonald gathered six of Canada's top scientists to imagine what the next half century of scientific progress might bring. From lab-grown proteins and climate-resilient cities to bionic suits and decoding dark matter, here's what the future could look like.