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Why Ontario researchers want more people to eat fermented food
A first-of-its-kind Canadian network launched in London, Ont., this week aims to help Canadians better understand the health benefits of fermented foods, and even make them part of daily diets, hospital meals and national nutrition guidelines. Source link
They are growing the world's most expensive spice in Canada. Here's how
As golden hour settles over Avtar Dhillon’s farm in Abbotsford, B.C., rows of delicate purple flowers are in full bloom. Inside lies an ancient spice some Canadian farmers are beginning to get excited about. Source link
Why the world's largest-known spider web surprised this scientist
Serban Sarbu, a cave scientist, thought he’d seen everything — until he entered a pitch-black cave along the Albania–Greece border. Inside, he found the world’s largest known spider web, and he explains how the enormous colony came to be. Source link
Why water in Windsor's Grand Marais drain looks neon green
The neon colouring is because of a dye put into the system to test water system infrastructure, according to Enwin. Source link
Back on earth, astronaut Chris Hadfield writes about space
The Canadian author discussed his book, Final Orbit, on Bookends with Mattea Roach. Source link
#TheMoment a seal escaped killer whales by hopping onto a boat
Smith Siromaskul tells The National about the moment a seal hopped onto his boat to escape a pod of killer whales. Source link
Spacecraft designed to study the effect of solar storms delayed by a solar storm
Bob’s Blog: NASA’s latest mission, designed to study the effects of the solar wind on the atmosphere of Mars, was ironically delayed on the launch pad due to a solar storm affecting conditions here on Earth. Source link
This First Nations horticulturist Indigenizes plant spaces in B.C.
Shayla Chalifoux Indigenizes plant spaces by including native plants when consulting for landscape architects, municipalities, and organizations. Source link
IN PHOTOS | Stargazers treated to more northern lights
Solar storms brought colourful northern lights — a.k.a. aurora borealis — across much of Canada, the United States and parts of Europe for a second straight night on Wednesday. Source link
IN PHOTOS | Solar storms bring dazzling display of northern lights
Solar storms brought colourful auroras to unexpected southern places in Canada and the United States on Tuesday night — and there could be more to come. Source link