Chris Hadfield, first Canadian astronaut to walk in space, was a guest speaker at the University of Lethbridge 2014 Calgary Alumni and Friends Dinner. Hadfield beautifully explained exciting things that he experienced as an astronaut. He was an astronaut for 21 years and his tenure was full of interesting things especially when preparing for space flight.

Dinosaurs are all set to roam again in North America this summer. Well, the popular dinosaur show 'Walking with Dinosaurs - The Arena Spectacular' is returning to North America in July 2014 after a 2007 tour. The show is based on the award-winning BBC series 'Walking with Dinosaurs'.

On discovering some of historical sites like the Gademotto Formation, researchers found that the development of modern human brain started to about 280,000 years ago. Earlier, it was believed that human ancestors started developing modern brain at about 200,000 years ago.

Canadian researchers revealed that women with genetic mutations that are at risks of developing ovarian cancer should get their ovaries removed by age of 35. On analyzing 5,783 women, they said that there exists five-time higher risk of developing ovarian cancer in women with BRCA1 mutations and they should undergo 'prophylactic oophorectomy' by 35.

A recent study conducted by Montana State University has revealed that Black and Grizzy bears are trying to meet the opposite sex members on both sides of the Trans-Canada Highway. They are extensively using wildlife crossing to meet their love.

Feeding on a weed would appear to be a great wager. Also for quite a while, it worked well for the ruler butterfly. The butterfly's life cycle is stunningly synchronised to the regular development of milkweed, the main plant its hatchlings will consume. In a session of hopscotch, progressive eras of rulers accompany the springtime development of milkweed from Mexico as far north as Canada.

A new research has come up with findings to suggest that a large earthquake is all set to shake the West Coast. The study has suggested that the jolt would be much stronger than what was previously believed.

According to a latest report, this time's Christmas was less than merry and far from brightness for thousands of families. This is true as many families who live in the upper Midwest to the far Northeast and Canada have suffered due to natural calamity.