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Enforcing pandemic rules can slow COVID-19 spread, but experts say limits are needed

As COVID-19 cases spike in some regions, public health officials say more needs to be done to ensure people are complying with health measures meant to slow the spread of the virus, but experts say the role of police should be examined.

Cross Country Checkup January 17

Robotic dogs and fish could help explore deeper into other worlds

Bob McDonald's blog: Robotic animals could boldly go where wheeled rovers can't

Quirks & Quarks January 15

From extension cords to a homemade barge, two Edmonton buddies try everything to extract a petrified stump

A pair of hockey dads went to extreme lengths to move a 70 million-year-old petrified tree from the Edmonton river bank to a paleontology museum. Indiana Jones would be proud.

The Doc Project January 16

How carbon capture technology can add to the emissions problem

In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we drill deeper on carbon capture and look at the ramifications of buying and selling water futures.

News Technology & Science January 15

Emergence of new strain could cause Ontario's COVID caseload to explode, doctor warns

The House January 16

Snakes tie themselves in knots to climb up slippery poles after endangered prey

Quirks & Quarks January 15

The Desert: a well-spring of the imagination

Ideas January 15

This man owns $321M in bitcoin — but he can't access it because he lost his password

As It Happens January 16

Some health-care workers still hesitant to get COVID-19 vaccine

White Coat Black Art January 16

Melinda Gates donates $318K to new North American literary award, Carol Shields Prize for Fiction

Books January 15

As It Happens vs. artificial intelligence: Can you tell which 2020 headlines are real?

As It Happens January 15

From HIV to cancer, COVID-19 vaccines could pave the way for groundbreaking treatments & vaccines

Day 6 January 16

A pigeon named Joe was spared from a grisly fate because he's not American

As It Happens January 15

Sword removed from U.S. Revolutionary War statue returned after 4 decades

As It Happens January 11

'Above all, be kind to yourself': Suicide survivor shares mental health advice for the pandemic

The Current January 15

Is cruelty worse than hypocrisy? The importance of ranking our vices in liberal democracies

Ideas January 15

Cicely Belle Blain explores Black identity and history through their powerful poetry

The Next Chapter January 8

How worried should I be about my kids spending so much time online during the pandemic?

White Coat Black Art January 14

Biden should resist pursuing Trump once he leaves office: ex-FBI director James Comey

The Current January 15

The Proud Boys: A brief history

Front Burner January 15

Basketball helped her find her 'true self.' Now she's sharing it with other Muslim women

As It Happens January 14

U.S. Capitol riot a textbook example of 'an act of terrorism,' says expert

The Current January 14

'We are simply not the best,' Montreal restaurateur says of his very honest menu

As It Happens January 14

What happens when brand spokespeople switch to a competitor

Under the Influence January 14

People can change their mind, even on the internet

Now Or Never January 8

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