Biology
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Can scientists restore cell function after death? New pig study raises questionsResearchers have found that decay of tissues after death can be halted and cell functions restored based on early experiments in pigs.HealthAug 3, 2022
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Halifax student advisor uses her six university degrees to inspire Black youthOluronke Taiwo, the Black student advisor at Dalhousie University and University of King’s College in Halifax, inspires students with her own academic and life accomplishments.PerspectivesFeb 16, 2022
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‘These animals are so often demonized:’ Alberta reptile community comments after fireDaly said keeping dozens or more reptiles in one home can be done safely and should not be a concern for neighbours.FireNov 11, 2021
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B.C. professor’s Mother Tree research branches out to bestselling book, movie dealProf. Suzanne Simard of the University of B.C. says she's overwhelmed by the new-found celebrity status, but wants to continue her focus on saving the forests.EnvironmentNov 7, 2021
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Indigenous fisheries won’t have long-term impact on lobster conservation, biologist says“That’s really the role of science – do decide what is true and what isn’t.”EnvironmentOct 22, 2020
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Researchers find the further they go, the stronger mountain pine beetles’ signal getsUniversity of Alberta researchers have determined that the female mountain pine beetles' pheromones, called trans-verbenol, can draw other beetles to a tree from tens of kilometres away.NewsJul 16, 2020
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University of Lethbridge researchers studying differences between biological sexesA pair of University of Lethbridge researchers are studying the biological differences between sexes.ScienceJun 5, 2020
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Community, First Nations leaders to meet with premier about deadly Bamfield road"Following heavy rains, it can rattle the bridge right out of your teeth," said one local leader of the road.NewsSep 22, 2019
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Baby snapping turtles released in Cootes Paradise as part of RBG’s turtle recovery planA handful of baby snapping turtles rescued from a construction site next to McMaster University have been released into Cootes Paradise.EnvironmentSep 6, 2019
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Upper Thames River Conservation Authority releases at-risk snake species back into wild"They are an important part of our little ecosystem in southwestern Ontario," said one expert of the snakes.CanadaAug 26, 2019
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