Thump. Thump. Thump. It’s a sound some people associate with the month of June — the thwacking of June bugs hitting the window at night. While some might feel creeped out by these large, flying beetles, others can see the beauty in them. “Like a lot of insects, if you look at them really close up, youContinue reading “Pull up your hood — it’s June bug season. But what exactly are these clumsy crawlers?”
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Moncton Hospital becomes first in N.B. to offer deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease
Beginning this month, the Moncton Hospital will be using new equipment for a procedure that is used to treat patients with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. The treatment, deep brain stimulation, involves implanting thin electrodes into the brain, which emit tiny electrical pulses. Those pulses can alleviate the symptoms of some neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s —Continue reading “Moncton Hospital becomes first in N.B. to offer deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease”
He’s no ‘Wannabe.’ Sackville student takes home science fair gold with music & memory study
Music in the classroom might be seen as a distraction by some, but could it actually help young people remember things? John Neilson of Sackville went on a journey to answer that question and it earned him a gold medal in the junior division at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Ottawa. “The inspiration for my project wasContinue reading “He’s no ‘Wannabe.’ Sackville student takes home science fair gold with music & memory study”
Milkweed and monitoring: How to support monarch butterfly populations
Weeds can be annoying, but there is one weed that New Brunswickers might want to keep around this summer and even plant more of. Milkweed. Two types of native milkweed — common and swamp — are found in New Brunswick and the plant is crucial to the survival of monarch butterflies. “Monarchs aren’t picky, likeContinue reading “Milkweed and monitoring: How to support monarch butterfly populations”
Fredericton woman with terminal ovarian cancer warns others of risks
The “cancer that whispers” is what ovarian cancer is often called. That’s because of its often subtle symptoms and a lack of effective screening for women who are at routine or low risk of ovarian cancer. But there may be a method of risk reduction called an opportunistic salpingectomy, which refers to the removal of theContinue reading “Fredericton woman with terminal ovarian cancer warns others of risks”
N.B. Lung sounds alarm on radon exposure, calls on province to pay for testing
N.B. Lung is calling on the province to put money into helping New Brunswickers eliminate high radon levels in their homes. The renewed call comes after the death from lung cancer of Angela Stief Lea, a health advocate who worked to spread awareness about radon home testing, said Melanie Langille, the president of N.B. Lung. “ThatContinue reading “N.B. Lung sounds alarm on radon exposure, calls on province to pay for testing”
Winter in New Brunswick was as mild as it seemed, says climatologist
If it felt like a winter without much snow in New Brunswick, it’s not you. Fredericton-based meteorologist Jill Maepea said it didn’t just feel different — it actually was different. “In terms of the snowfall this winter, many areas, right from November to April 1, got anywhere from 25 to 50 per cent of theirContinue reading “Winter in New Brunswick was as mild as it seemed, says climatologist”
The eclipse is over. Now what should you do with your glasses?
Cardboard glasses with black lenses were a hot commodity in the days leading up to Monday’s solar eclipse. As April 8 drew near, the protective eyewear became hard to find. And some people even worried the ones they bought weren’t legitimate. The eyewear allows people to look at the eclipse when the sun isn’t totally covered. Staring at the exposed sunContinue reading “The eclipse is over. Now what should you do with your glasses?”
Canadian astronaut experiences lifetime first in N.B.
As part of CBC’s continuing coverage of the eclipse, which reached totality in several regions of New Brunswick, astronaut Chris Hadfield was in Florenceville-Bristol. The CBC’s Hannah Rudderham was on-the-ground in the central region for the event and interviewed Hadfield live. Watch some clips from the live interview here: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.4198664 This segment was originally publishedContinue reading “Canadian astronaut experiences lifetime first in N.B.”
Where are you going for the eclipse? The options are sky-high
On Monday, a rare celestial event will grace the sky as the moon passes in front of the sun. And in some parts of New Brunswick, the blockage will be total. During a total solar eclipse, only about one per cent of Earth’s surface experiences totality — when the sun is completely obscured by the moon. OnContinue reading “Where are you going for the eclipse? The options are sky-high”
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