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The mystery of 'frozen' bubbles at Lake Abraham
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The mystery of 'frozen' bubbles at Lake Abraham

Nestled amidst the snow-capped landscape of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta is Abraham Lake, a reservoir famous for its unique and mesmerizing phenomenon - frozen bubbles.

March 28, 2024
The only place in the world that 'wipes out' mice
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The only place in the world that 'wipes out' mice

Except for Antarctica, which is too cold to breed, nearly all the rest of the world are 'occupied' by rats. Only one place has successfully repelled the 'invasion' of mi…

March 25, 2020
Double rice production in drought areas
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Double rice production in drought areas

Research at the University of Alberta has succeeded in doubling rice production in some of the poorest and most degraded areas in the world.

December 18, 2018
Appearing mysterious fireballs in the sky
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Appearing mysterious fireballs in the sky

Early on November 21, many western Canadians saw the strange sight of an object glowing in a meteorite-like sky rushing toward the center of Alberta's country.

December 18, 2018
Repeatedly discovered dinosaur fossils in Canada
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Repeatedly discovered dinosaur fossils in Canada

Canadian media reported on November 7 that the country's construction workers have discovered the fossil of a duckbill dinosaur in the city of Leduc, south of the capita…

December 17, 2018
What are the wings of dinosaurs used for?
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What are the wings of dinosaurs used for?

A new study is based on the fossil of a feathered dinosaur in Alberta, Canada, showing prehistoric dinosaur wings millions of years ago mainly to attract partners instea…

December 17, 2018