Fall 2026 Preview
Publishing on September 4, 2026
A Voyage to Freshwater Everest
At a remote underwater mountain in Lake Superior, an oasis of life thrives amidst cold and desolate waters. New research suggests the shoal’s unusual currents are helping to regenerate the Great Lake and its trout population.
By Conor Mihell
The Great Mushroom Escape
Cultivated golden oyster mushrooms sold in kits to consumers have found their way into the wild, which is bad news for native fungi and several tree species.
By Brian Banks
Not Making the Grade
Ontario schools lack curriculums on nature conservation and climate change. What lessons can other education systems teach us?
By Ian Coutts
Last Word
Alto train heralds an iron fracture.
By Dale Sinclair
Winter 2026 Preview
Publishing on September 4, 2026
Swimming with Sharks
The Greenland shark is one of the largest and longest-lived creatures in Earth’s oceans – and it’s been known to visit Ontario’s coastal waters. But scientists have much to learn about this “sleepy” giant.
By Conor Mihell
Exposed
With snow cover shrinking and snow arriving later and melting sooner, snowshoe hares are losing their camouflage. Can this keystone species adapt in time with a changing climate?
By Ray Ford
Migration Secrets of Saw-Whet Owls
Ontario’s smallest owls are nocturnal and reclusive, which has left many questions about their life cycle. Now, a team of scientists and volunteers is trying to unravel the mystery of the owls’ migration.
By Brian Banks
Last Word
Merlin recovery impacts at-risk birds.
By Anne Bell
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