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Feb 08 2025EDUCATION

Youth and Agriculture

'High school students from Fort St. James Secondary School got a unique opportunity to dive into the world of agriculture. Nikayla Leatherdale and Joshua Hoy joined a group of cattle producers and ranchers from the Nechako Valley region. They discussed the ins and outs of agriculture and how it affe

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Little Ones at Risk: When Breastfeeding Mums Lack Vitamin D

A lot of people don't realize that vitamin D deficiency is a big deal, especially for babies who are only breastfed, Breastfeeding is great, but if moms aren't getting enough vitamin D, their babies can have some serious issues. Babies who are born to mothers who are low on vitamin D can fa

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Caring For Minds Under Pressure

Brains are super important, and wear and tear from injuries and stress can impact them a long time. These are not just problems for brain experts. ICU caregivers and anesthesiologists have to pay attention and act; People who work in these areas don’t only face the possibility of medical errors.

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Feb 06 2025SPORTS

Mouthy MMA Fighter Declares Immunity to Infections

There is so much to look forward to at the upcoming UFC 312 fight. The event will be happening this Saturday. Fans around the world have been hyped about the rematch between tough Sean Strickland and the unbeaten, Dricus Du Plessis. Sean Strickland faces Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis at

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Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Bugs in the Fields: Genomics Unveils Pesticide Puzzles

When it comes to farming, little critters are often overlooked. But, arthropods like bugs and spiders are really important players on the farm. These critters have special ways to deal with poisons, particularly pesticides and pollutants. Then again, what if their survival isn't just up to pest

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Feb 04 2025EDUCATION

Let's Untangle the Reading Riddle

Imagine a battle—one that has raged for generations, with each side claiming their way is the best. This battle is not fought with swords or guns. It is fought with letters and sounds. It's called the science of reading debate, and it's a hot topic in education. In the last 200 years, arguments ove

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Feb 03 2025EDUCATION

Classroom Crackdown

In Houston, some school classrooms have a unique twist: a countdown timer. It ticks away in the background. A teacher in a fourth-grade English class uses this timer to keep her students on track. She gives them 10 seconds to log in. And then, she sets the timer for one minute while students read a

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Feb 03 2025SCIENCE

Cartilage's Hidden Story: Lipids and Osteoarthritis

Cartilage's role in joint health can become easily overlooked. This tough material in our joints keeps bones from rubbing together. But sometimes, things go wrong, resulting in osteoarthritis. It turns out that the molecules called lipids can tell a story about what's happening at the joint level in

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

How Doctors are Changing the Game for Broken Knees

Knee issues are a big deal. And there is a noticeable change in how doctors are handling them. In the past, doctors would try to fix broken bones around the knee using other methods. But nowadays, there is a growing trend toward primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This is a fancy term for replaci

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Feb 02 2025EDUCATION

Building Better Doctors: Mastering Surgery Handovers

Surgeons need to be excellent communicators. Think about it: how surgeons pass on information to one another during patient care. This process is key. It\'\'s called a surgical handover. Without rules or guidelines for training on this, how can surgeons ensure patient safety? This review focused on

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