Famed astronaut second in American Women series The youngest American to go to space – and the first American woman – is now featured on a circulation quarter. Dr. Sally…
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Canadian Mint celebrates “Canada’s gift to the world”, insulin, with new coins
written by Evan McIntosh
100 years later. Canada’s money maker The Royal Canadian Mint is commemorating the centennial anniversary of the discovery insulin with three new coins: two general circulation toonies (Canadian two-dollar coins)…
Finally, a game that actually pays off! Artificial Intelligence, or AI for short, is used in nearly every facet of our lives today — but sometimes they need some human…
Invasive species threatens agriculture industry. A campaign initially launched in the Treasure State is being borrowed north of the border as Alberta looks to get its feral hog problem under…
It’s true. A new shade of blue is available on the market for the first time as first reported by artnet. New is a relative term – the pigment itself…
Some gifts off the beaten path. The holiday season may look a bit different this year but our 2020 holiday gift guide is here to help you find unique, innovative,…
Salmonella outbreak in Canada and the United States linked to…hedgehogs?
written by Animals & Ancient Life
Can we call it hedgehogella instead? A fairly substantial outbreak of salmonella is sweeping across Canada, affecting six provinces and sickening 32 people. Quebec, the country’s second most populous province,…
Shell tries to clean up its image. A new program from Royal Dutch Shell aims to empower Canadian consumers to clean up their own carbon mess, but it’s more likely…
‘Missing’ for nearly 50 years, scientists observe so-called Elephant Shrew
written by Animals & Ancient Life
Is it missing if you’re not looking? It turns out if something of scientific or historical significance is deemed missing it doesn’t hurt to ask the locals. Such was the…
Don’t throw them away either. Unsolicited and unwanted seeds are hitting mailboxes across the United States and Canada and federal agencies in both countries are warning against planting them or…
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