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Acadia Exceeds Fundraising Goal

AvatarBy Jenna BouwmanOn November 29, 2020

Launched in October of 2018, Acadia University’s Campaign for Acadia campaign has calculated an ambitious 75-million-dollar goal to “sustain the … Read More “Acadia Exceeds Fundraising Goal”

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Is Trump finally gone?

AvatarBy Axel EschholzOn November 28, 2020

Although Joe Biden has been declared president-elect of the United States of America multiple times over the past few weeks, … Read More “Is Trump finally gone?”

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My Final Weeks

AvatarBy Jem WhiddenOn November 28, 2020

Finally, I may play Ivan Ilyich                              … Read More “My Final Weeks”

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SRC Decoded: What You Missed November 18th

AvatarBy Sofia MunozOn November 25, 2020

I hope everyone had a good reading break! The SRC did not meet for a couple of weeks because there … Read More “SRC Decoded: What You Missed November 18th”

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Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine trial Succeeds on a Large Scale

AvatarBy Tanvi DabasOn November 24, 2020November 24, 20201 Comment on Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine trial Succeeds on a Large Scale

  Another Covid-19 vaccine has been observed to have remarkably high effectiveness. This new vaccine is made by using the … Read More “Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine trial Succeeds on a Large Scale”

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Existence – A somewhat pseudoscientific approach towards reality

AvatarBy Dennis GarretsonOn November 23, 2020December 16, 20201 Comment on Existence – A somewhat pseudoscientific approach towards reality

The concept of “Tomorrow” implies the event of sunrise and sunset. However, the sun doesn’t rise nor set, the earth … Read More “Existence – A somewhat pseudoscientific approach towards reality”

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Isolated: COVID-19 and the (Mental) Health of our Athletes

AvatarBy Jessica PelletierOn November 23, 2020November 24, 2020

The effects of COVID-19 on athletes this semester have gone unspoken. The Axewomen and Axemen of 2020-2021 have remained strong … Read More “Isolated: COVID-19 and the (Mental) Health of our Athletes”

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Investing in Women’s Health Research Saves Lives, According to Paula Johnson

AvatarBy Jenna BouwmanOn November 22, 2020

Women are not getting the full benefit of modern science, technology and medicine. Paula Johnson gives a Ted Talk called … Read More “Investing in Women’s Health Research Saves Lives, According to Paula Johnson”

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Don’t Curse Me For My Pleasure

AvatarBy Lauren F.On November 22, 2020

Sex – the butt of endless jokes.                            … Read More “Don’t Curse Me For My Pleasure”

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The Controversy Around the Song “WAP” and Why It’s Important

AvatarBy Kate RobartOn November 21, 2020

The song WAP, by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, has caused a lot of controversy in both the music … Read More “The Controversy Around the Song “WAP” and Why It’s Important”

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Science Fact of the Week

Botswana’s lake causing mysterious Elephants death, while other species remain unaffected

The Okavango Delta region in Botswana makes a home for a third of Africa’s elephant population which is now declining alarmingly. It became rousing when several elephants were spotted dead in the Okavango Delta between May and June. According to the officials, 330 elephants were recorded to be dead, considering poaching is not a cause of the death as their tusks were found intact. A common symptom is that they were found to appear dizzy before suddenly dropping dead. The reason for this mysterious death is toxins present in lake water which is the major source of water for the residing elephants. The officials were assuming it’s the Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae can be deadly and since many elephants were found to be dead near the water bodies, it can be a reason for their death. Wildlife Authorities confirmed Cyanobacteria as the cause of prehistoric mass elephant die-offs. The interesting thing here was that no other wildlife species were affected by the toxic water which still remains the mystery of this case.

Author: Tanvi Dabas

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