In a highly contentious decision, the Alberta government has terminated its funding agreement with the non-profit organization Problem Gambling Resources Network (PGRN), which has provided education and resources for gambling addiction since 1993. Various stakeholders argue that ending this three-decade partnership will ultimately harm public health, particularly as the province eyes an expanded online gambling…
This elegant nanoflower adds antioxidant, antibacterial and antibiofilm properties when applied to electrospun nanofiber bandages. Credit: ACS Advanced Bio Materials Flowers may be small, but their petals often add up to a comparatively massive amount of surface area. The same can be said even at the microscopic level of a “nanoflower,” compound combinations in chemistry…
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The new research confirms past anecdotal evidence. Credit: Deposit Photos Researchers say they have made a startling discovery in the Amazon River. But their evidence wasn’t collected from the water—it could be seen from shore. After around 219 hours of observations, they can confirm that male Amazon river dolphins (Inia geoffrensis), also known as botos,…
Dream Chaser is partly based on previous NASA spacecraft designs. Credit: Sierra Space Sierra Space has passed yet another major benchmark—one that didn’t involve inflating (and subsequently popping) space station module models. According to the startup’s January 29 update, the company’s retro-futuristic spaceplane, Dream Chaser, recently demonstrated the ability to handle critical payloads destined for…
A bronze statue of a standing dragon that breathes actual fire. It was created by Polish sculptor Bronislaw Chromy and is at the foot of Wawel Castle in Krakow, Poland. The sculpture is one one of Krakow’s most recognizable symbols. Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images A famous dragon sculpture that spits out real fire is…
An imposing castle rises over a moody city. Tourists stroll across an elegant bridge above a meandering river while publicans fill tall glasses with crisp and foaming lagers. Café chatter in several languages merges with the notes of street musicians playing on a Baroque square. It sounds like Prague, Hollywood’s favorite pick for a fairytale…
With the towering Rockies hinting at infinite adventures within and boomtowns like Denver with reputations for livability, Colorado has long captured the imaginations of travelers and thrill-seekers alike. However, given its spacious size, many of the Centennial State’s best treasures often get missed. Consider these under-visited corners on your next road trip. This route is…
A grand celestial reunion is happening through February: Skywatchers will get an opportunity to see up to seven planets at once in Earth’s skies. Even the moon will join the cosmic festivities the first week of the month. Depending on the date, this eye-catching alignment includes either four or five planets that can be spotted…
Scientists have already linked climate change to more severe weather, rising sea levels, and melting polar ice caps. And now, a new study offers more bad news. Urban rat populations appear to be rising with the mercury. Rats already cost the United States approximately $27 billion each year in damage to infrastructure, crops, and contaminated…
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