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University of Regina studies new concussion treatment option: CBDConcerns about prevention and treatment of concussions have been growing within the last several years. Five to ten per cent of competitive student-athletes will sustain a concussion; this doesn’t include any undiagnosed head injuries. The University of Regina has been working to solve this issue since 2022, when $500,000 was received from the NFL to...ScienceOct 7
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Rare Thoracosaurus Fossil UnearthedParks Canada and the Royal Saskatchewan Museum hosted their annual Fossil Fever in August in Grasslands National Park, a dig that includes paleontologists and the public. This year a rare thoracosaurus tooth was the highlight of the dig, uncovering new history in Saskatchewan. This is the third thoracosaurus tooth to be found in the province,...EnvironmentOct 2
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Okanagan researchers wade into streams to help shape the future of the region’s waterThe work is part of an effort by the Collaborative Leadership Table, a partnership of First Nations and governments developing a vision for managing water across the Okanagan.CanadaJul 28
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Spacedust from asteroid Bennu provides glimpse into celestial pastNew research on a sample collected from the asteroid Bennu — a small portion of which should arrive in Canada soon — is offering a glimpse into how it came to be.ScienceAug 31, 2025
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Women in STEM fields celebrated for their effortsSome STEM professionals feel diversity, equality and inclusion efforts are at risk, but that isn't stopping many women from breaking through barriers.EducationFeb 11, 2025
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Texting trouble: Study finds distracted walkers at higher risk of road injuryNew research from the University of British Columbia has confirmed what you might already suspect about distracted walking: it's risky.ScienceOct 8, 2024
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Players get ‘sleepy’ brainwaves after soccer headers, UBC study findsNew research from the University of British Columbia has found measurable effects on the brain from using the head to pass, shoot or clear the ball.HealthSep 24, 2024
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Microplastics in your drink? UBC develops cheap, portable plastic particle detectorResearchers at the University of British Columbia say they've come up with a portable device that can cheaply detect the amount of microplastics in drinks and other liquids.ScienceAug 27, 2024
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What happens to B.C.’s released orphan bear cubs? New study aims to find outWhile there are records of the occasional released bear that comes into conflict with humans or is killed by a hunter, the fate of most cubs remains largely unknown.EnvironmentAug 1, 2024
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How fruit fly genes are helping B.C. scientists reverse Parkinson’s symptomsResearchers at Simon Fraser University say they may have discovered a gene that appears to reverse Parkinson’s disease symptoms in fruit flies. And humans have a similar gene.ScienceJul 31, 2024
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