Coffee reduces DNA breakage: study
Coffee’s place in a healthy diet has always been a divisive topic. If you’re one of its fans, you’re in luck: recent studies have shown…
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E-cigarettes contain chemicals linked to lung disease: study
E-cigarettes have exploded in popularity in a very short time. What started as a possible alternative to smoking and a tool to help people break…
Ocean-cleaning barrier set to launch
The world’s first ocean-cleaning system to collect plastic pollution is expected to launch in 2016. The system was conceptualized by 21-year-old Boyan Slat, Dutch inventor…
Science briefs: The latest in outer space
New research suggests that Pluto may be home to some strange volcanoes NASA has released 3D maps that show what might be ice volcanoes on…
Science opinion: Canadian scientists get their voice back
Canadian scientists are finally receiving real support from their government. Almost immediately after being sworn in as prime minister, Justin Trudeau began working to “unmuzzle”…
Fisheries watchdog: Manitoba fisheries among worst in world
Three Manitoban lakes have received criticism that they are comparable to some of the worst managed fisheries in the world. Seafood Watch, a California-based program…
Futuristic edibles
It’s common knowledge that human beings, especially those living in the industrialized world, have seriously impacted the Earth’s environment. We know that the cars we…
Put down that bacon
If you’re reading this over breakfast, you may want to rethink what’s on your plate. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that eating processed…
A guide to modern-day embalming
Death can be a very ugly thing. With dying comes decomposition, germs, and general grossness. So if you’ve ever seen a serene-looking dead person (or…
Earth Explorers now at the Manitoba Museum
The diverse nature of our planet has always inspired curiosity in people young and old. National Geographic, in association with Global Experience Specialists, appeals to…