The Science East building — the historic former York County jail in downtown Fredericton — is up for sale, the Science East Association announced Tuesday. “We’ve had some challenges over the past year,” said Jennifer MacDonnell, executive director of Science East. “We feel that selling this property will provide us with some resources that willContinue reading “Fredericton science centre puts former county jail up for sale, looks for new home”
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Shorebird experts flock to Sackville for conference, with population decline top of mind
For a few weeks every summer, New Brunswickers might be familiar with the tens of thousands of migrating shorebirds crowded together at high tide on the Bay of Fundy mud flats. That short period when the crowds of birds stop on the shore happens to coincide with another group flocking to the province. Biologists andContinue reading “Shorebird experts flock to Sackville for conference, with population decline top of mind”
Warming waters cause concern for Atlantic puffins, other seabirds
While extreme heat might cause discomfort for those of us on land, New Brunswick researchers are getting concerned about the effect of heat waves on seabird populations as well. Heather Major, a marine biology professor at the University of New Brunswick, said the first big marine heat wave in her research area, around Machias SealContinue reading “Warming waters cause concern for Atlantic puffins, other seabirds”
Pull up your hood — it’s June bug season. But what exactly are these clumsy crawlers?
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?”
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”
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