With only 340 North Atlantic right whales left and even fewer reproducing females, scientist Philip Hamilton says catching the public’s attention is key. Hamilton is the senior scientist at the Kraus Marine Mammal Program in the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium. “Having a name … I think can really helpContinue reading “More than just a number: Why endangered North Atlantic right whales are given a moniker”
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Inside a Fredericton opioid program, where dozens of people ‘are getting their lives back’
Stephen Menard found himself struggling while trying to get medical care for his chronic pain. But 18 months ago, he says he found himself a “godsend.” River Stone Recovery Centre in downtown Fredericton opened in July 2020 and started an injectable opioid agonist treatment program in October of that year. The program allows participants withContinue reading “Inside a Fredericton opioid program, where dozens of people ‘are getting their lives back’”
More big brown bats showing up in N.B. — and moving into people’s homes
Laundry day started out as usual for Kaushalya Rathnayake and his wife Ilesha Ileperuma Arachchi on Sunday. They started the washer, but then noticed something was in the laundry sink. It was a bat, later identified as a big brown bat. But they weren’t scared. In fact, they jumped into action. They’re working on theirContinue reading “More big brown bats showing up in N.B. — and moving into people’s homes”
Holograms, headsets and health care: The future is now
Imagine a future where someone in rural New Brunswick could be treated by a physiotherapist from a distance, by standing in front of cameras that provide a three-dimensional version of them in real time. Or being able to train in aircraft engine repair on a hologram, instead of the real thing. For Scott Bateman, these scenarios are within the realmContinue reading “Holograms, headsets and health care: The future is now”
Searching for bright-green spikerush and other rare plants in N.B.
Scientist Sean Blaney was up to his waist in “bog muck” while searching for the bright-green spikerush, a plant that has not been seen in New Brunswick for four decades — until now. The senior scientist and executive director of the Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre set out in the summer to find some ofContinue reading “Searching for bright-green spikerush and other rare plants in N.B.”
New-to-the-Maritimes moth finds its way to N.B. in hurricane season
Tropical storms can bring debris, fallen trees and flooding to New Brunswick — but they can also bring new species. And for University of New Brunswick biodiversity and wildlife professor Graham Forbes, a species never-before-seen in the Maritimes landing in his driveway after Fiona was “a bit of luck.” It was the day after post-tropical stormContinue reading “New-to-the-Maritimes moth finds its way to N.B. in hurricane season”
How will the remnants of tropical storm Nicole impact New Brunswick?
Tropical cyclone and special weather statements have been issued for New Brunswick as the province braces for a drubbing from another post-tropical storm. Tropical storm Nicole escalated to hurricane status on Wednesday night and brought a surge, waves and wind to Florida on Thursday, according to Environment Canada. As of Friday morning, storm Nicole was reclassifiedContinue reading “How will the remnants of tropical storm Nicole impact New Brunswick?”
UNB researchers reaching new heights with NASA observation mission
“A once-in-a-decade event” is how Jeffery Langille describes the University of New Brunswick’s lead role in a NASA mission. Langille is the lead instrument scientist for the spatial heterodyne observations of water, also known as the SHOW instrument. It’s one of three specialized instruments that are part of the high-altitude aerosol, water vapour, and clouds,Continue reading “UNB researchers reaching new heights with NASA observation mission”
Moncton Hospital raising money for simulation labs, where doctors can get practise
Two simulation labs will be coming to the Moncton Hospital to help health-care providers practise their skills on “smart mannequins.” Friends of the Moncton Hospital Foundation is raising the $850,000 needed for the labs. The labs will be used for practising surgeries, routine procedures and even baby delivery. Greg King, the president and CEO ofContinue reading “Moncton Hospital raising money for simulation labs, where doctors can get practise”
Researcher working to survey snapping turtle population health in N.B.
Snapping turtle populations across Canada are declining and one researcher is on a mission to gauge the health of the reptiles in New Brunswick. “Although we don’t have the data from New Brunswick to show declines, we do know that they have the same threats in New Brunswick as they do elsewhere,” said Connie Browne, a researchContinue reading “Researcher working to survey snapping turtle population health in N.B.”
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