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BEYOND LOCAL: What we can learn from hibernating lemurs about cryogenic sleep for human space travel

BEYOND LOCAL: What we can learn from hibernating lemurs about cryogenic sleep for human space travel

Scientists have discovered that the gray mouse lemur has the ability to hibernate
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BEYOND LOCAL: Glass frogs, ghost shrimp and clearwing butterflies use transparency to evade predators

BEYOND LOCAL: Glass frogs, ghost shrimp and clearwing butterflies use transparency to evade predators

A glasswing butterfly’s see-through wings help predators see right through them
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U.S: Thought the U.S. Capitol attack couldn’t happen? Think again

U.S: Thought the U.S. Capitol attack couldn’t happen? Think again

The insurrection threat isn’t over, disaster and emergency management expert says
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Belle Grove brand mushrooms recalled due to possible contamination

Belle Grove brand mushrooms recalled due to possible contamination

The product has been recalled because the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the product may be contaminated with the bacteria that causes botulism
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BEYOND LOCAL: The painful collision between work life and pregnancy loss

BEYOND LOCAL: The painful collision between work life and pregnancy loss

More women are taking to social media to share their stories of pregnancy loss
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COVID-19: What pro sports should learn from resilient women athletes post-pandemic

COVID-19: What pro sports should learn from resilient women athletes post-pandemic

Despite record-setting momentum, the sports industry has continued to ignore the economic viability of women’s sports
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U.S: What’s next for Trump? Will he face charges after leaving office?

U.S: What’s next for Trump? Will he face charges after leaving office?

The consequences of Trump’s disruptions of one of the hallmarks of American politics — the peaceful and dignified transfer of power after an election — will have consequences for years to come, expert says
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CANADA: Canadians mark anniversary of downing of Flight PS752 in Iran

CANADA: Canadians mark anniversary of downing of Flight PS752 in Iran

More than 100 of the 176 victims had ties to Canada, and at least 55 were Canadian citizens
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CANADA: The argument in favour of COVID-19 immunity passports

CANADA: The argument in favour of COVID-19 immunity passports

Are immunity passports an idea that we should be seriously considering?
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COVID-19: Why eco-labelling is so difficult during the pandemic

COVID-19: Why eco-labelling is so difficult during the pandemic

Eco-labelling during the COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be challenging for some businesses, particularly those in low-income countries
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