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Diabetes breakthrough: the discovery of insulin

WebThe speed of the breakthrough was equally breathtaking. On May 3, 1922 — just 50 weeks after their research began — the Toronto team announced the discovery …

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Exploring the human microbiome, our ‘forgotten organ’

WebExploring the human microbiome, our ‘forgotten organ’. Me & My Microbes: The Zoo Inside You, a new exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa, …

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Space medicine Canadian Geographic

WebDespite astronauts’ intensive training, regulated eating and monitored habits, anybody can get sick. Raffi Kuyumjian, the Canadian Space Agency’s new flight surgeon …

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How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the transmission of

WebPublic health measures aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19 have also reduced transmission of flu — but this is not the year to blow off your annual flu shot. …

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Using nature as medicine Canadian Geographic

WebUsing nature as medicine. Some are finding ways to heal through forest therapy. Apr 12, 2021. 588 words. 3 minutes. By John Grant. Advertisement.

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A plastic pandemic: The results of COVID-19 PPE pollution

WebA plastic pandemic: The results of COVID-19 PPE pollution. The mismanagement of personal protective equipment waste is contributing to environmental …

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The health of the Fraser River Canadian Geographic

WebWith rain and leaf litter flecking its grey-green surface, alder trees standing sentinel along its banks and a lone vine maple injecting a shot of fiery sunset orange into …

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Mapping the human impact on the Great Lakes Canadian …

WebThe Great Lakes Environmental Assessment and Mapping Project — a group of about 20 American and Canadian researchers and environmentalists — …

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Five Canadian women trailblazers in science

WebIn the 1940s, Farrell, a chemist with years of study under her belt, joined Jonas Salk's polio research team, where she developed a way to stimulate the growth of …

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It’s time to listen to the Inuit on climate change

WebIt’s time to listen to the Inuit on climate change. Because temperatures in the Arctic are rising faster than anywhere else in the world, we must look to the experiences …

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Louis Riel: Hero, heretic, nation builder Canadian Geographic

WebHero, heretic, nation builder. Shortly after the 110th commemoration of Louis Riel’s execution, I was asked to emcee the official unveiling of a controversial statue of …

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Canadian company creates portable hospital rooms out of …

WebCanadian company creates portable hospital rooms out of shipping containers. The portable hospital rooms made by Hamilton, Ont.-based company, Fero …

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Lifeblood: Fort Chipewyan ’s relationship to water

WebA rainbow appears over Lake Athabasca in Fort Chipewyan, a small community in northern Alberta. The late Mary Rose McKay, Mikisew Cree First Nation …

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Oceans can be restored in the next 30 years, scientists say

WebIn 30 years, oceans could flourish with biodiversity, healthy ecosystems, and an abundance of wildlife. This is not just a scientist’s pipe dream, but rather a future …

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50 years of multiculturalism: It’s as Canadian as maple syrup

WebOn Oct 8, 1971, then-Prime Minister Trudeau announced multiculturalism as an official government policy. On the 50th anniversary of the announcement, Canadian Geographic …

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Map shows the spread of blacklegged ticks across Canada

Webshows the spread of. blacklegged ticks. across Canada. Blacklegged ticks are unable to fly or jump so they will instead position themselves on greenery with …

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With old traditions and new tech, young Inuit chart their changing

WebFor generations, hunting, and the deep connection to the land it creates, has been a mainstay of Inuit culture. As the coastline changes rapidly—reshaping the marine …

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Why understanding animal behaviour is key for biodiversity …

Webanimal behaviour. is key for. biodiversity conservation. An eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus) eating arthropods on a wood log. Since 2005, eastern chipmunks …

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The outbreak and its aftermath Canadian Geographic

WebAug 23, 2018. 3,183 words. 13 minutes. By Alanna Mitchell. Advertisement. Advertisement. Advertisement. spanish flu history science medicine health pandemic preparedness …

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Pacific killer whales are dying — new research shows why

WebPacific killer whales are dying — new research shows why. In the 1990s, an abrupt decline in the fish-eating southern resident population dropped to 75 whales from …

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