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These Ontario Parks public beaches are open for swimming
The Torstar Open Data Team produces articles using data and automation. Topics include weather forecasts, highway closures, ...
These York Region public beaches are open for swimming
The Torstar Open Data Team produces articles using data and automation. Topics include weather forecasts, highway closures, ...
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Viruses and bacteria: the deadly yet fascinating microorganisms
Far too small to be seen by the human eye, viruses and bacteria are identified by being placed under the microscope by ...
Nature2d
Found: a human gut microbe that makes cancer therapy more effective in mice
Cancer therapies called checkpoint inhibitor drugs, which ratchet up the immune system, work better when this bacterium is ...
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Gut microbes may flush ‘forever chemicals’ from the body
Experiments in mice show that some gut bacteria can absorb toxic PFAS chemicals, allowing animals to expel them through feces.
5 biting editorial cartoons about 'Alligator Alcatraz'
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From Roman Drains To Ancient Filters, These Artefacts Show How Solutions To Water Contamination Have Evolved
A new exhibition in London (open until February 2026) called Thirst: In search of freshwater highlights how civilisations ...
Everyday Cheapskate: You can beat mosquitos before they even hatch -- here’s how
A single female mosquito can lay several batches of eggs after each blood meal. So she’ll happily flit around for days, biting you, laying eggs and living her best (and shortest) life. That’s why ...
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Why is Rihanna in Belgium this weekend? Hint: Smurfs
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium rolled out the blue carpet Saturday for Rihanna and other stars who turned out for the world premiere of the new Smurf movie. Rihanna produced ″Smurfs″ and voices Smurfette in ...