Section: Nature & Environment

Feral pigs a growing concern for southwest Saskatchewan

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Feral pigs may sound like a page out of rural legend, but in southwest Saskatchewan, the tale is turning real. While sightings in this region are still scarce, experts warn it’s only a matter of time before their numbers swell. With their roots tracing back to the 1980s agricultural diversification, these boars didn’t just disappear

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Dark Energy May Not Exist: Something Stranger Might Explain The Universe

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by: MinotVoice  |  

The Universe might not be expanding under the spell of a mysterious “dark energy” after all. Instead, the answer could lie in time itself—bubbles of space where clocks tick differently. New research suggests these variations in time, shaped by gravity’s uneven pull, might explain why distant galaxies seem to flee faster than expected. By analyzing

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The explosive story of Excelsior Geyser at Yellowstone National Park

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By: Michael Poland, U.S. Geological Survey |

On the morning of July 23, 2024, a hydrothermal explosion from Black Diamond Pool in Biscuit Basin sent people running for cover. The event was caused by liquid water flashing to steam in the clogged hot-water plumbing system just beneath the surface, and it sent steam, water, mud, and rocks several hundred feet into the

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A Single Tea Bag Could Release Billions of Microplastics Into The Body

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Research is revealing your tea bag may hold more than flavor—some of them release billions of microplastics into your cup. Researchers in Spain reveal these particles can even reach human cell nuclei, raising urgent questions about health and pollution. A comforting ritual now carries a hidden, unsettling story worth steeping over. Get the introductory story

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Stunningly Preserved Baby Mammoth Found in Siberian Permafrost

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Deep in Yakutia’s frozen expanse, a 50,000-year-old baby mammoth named “Yana” has surfaced, stunning scientists with her pristine preservation. Unearthed from the permafrost, she offers an unparalleled window into the Ice Age, her delicate frame a time traveler carrying secrets from a world long buried beneath the Arctic chill.

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