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by Nicole Macdonell, University of Manitoba In the summer of 2020, researchers from the University of Manitoba set up a time-lapse camera overlooking the Churchill River Estuary. The goal of their …
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According to a new study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO), the leading causes of maternal deaths globally are Haemorrhage – severe heavy bleeding – and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia. …
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Research reveals that aerosols from Canadian wildfires of summer 2023 contributed to the formation of ice clouds over the Arctic. Clouds, composed of tiny water droplets or ice crystals, play …
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Global Water Cycle. Credit: unsplash/Cristian Palmer In a recently published paper, NASA scientists use nearly 20 years of observations to show that the global water cycle is shifting in unprecedented …
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Walking outside. Credit: Unsplash/Antonio Araujo By Astrid H. Kendrick, The Conversation Five years ago, I began a research project into emotional labor, compassion fatigue and burnout in Alberta’s educational workers. The …
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by Rhonda Lenton, The Conversation As we enter the holiday season, many young people are no doubt beginning to consider their future options. With a range of paths to pursue, a high …
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A research team including a University of Michigan scientist has discovered a new gold-sulfur complex that helps researchers understand how gold deposits are formed. Gold in ore deposits associated with volcanoes around …
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EU researchers are braving extreme Arctic conditions to shed light on snow’s crucial role in Earth’s climate system. An average temperature of -30°C and up to 24 hours of darkness …
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by Homa Kheyrollah Pour and Daniel Gaudet, The Conversation Walking on the ice of the Great Bear Lake in the N.W.T. is a truly unforgettable experience. It is simply one of …
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“Specialist” lifeforms that live under Arctic sea ice are at risk as the ice retreats, new research shows. Scientists studied microscopic organisms in four environments—open ocean, river mouths, coasts and …
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