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Poor Nutrition Creating Height Gap of up to 20cm Amongst Schoolchildren Globally 

AvatarBy Tanvi DabasOn December 2, 20201 Comment on Poor Nutrition Creating Height Gap of up to 20cm Amongst Schoolchildren Globally 

In a study conducted by Imperial College, London, a global analysis has been released indicating that height and weight are … Read More “Poor Nutrition Creating Height Gap of up to 20cm Amongst Schoolchildren Globally “

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A World of Opposition: How a Few Words Can Quickly Lead to Animosity

AvatarBy Kate RobartOn December 2, 2020

Earlier this month, the Humans of Acadia Instagram and Facebook pages published a short blurb written by an Acadia student … Read More “A World of Opposition: How a Few Words Can Quickly Lead to Animosity”

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Menopause

AvatarBy Tanvi DabasOn November 17, 2020

There comes a time in every woman’s life where her ovaries stop the production of eggs and her estrogen and … Read More “Menopause”

Categories Sports & Wellness

What is Mindfulness? 

AvatarBy Liddy GreerOn October 21, 2019

Have you ever found yourself to be struggling with staying in the present? The world has become immensely fast-paced as … Read More “What is Mindfulness? “

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How to Achieve a Balanced Lifestyle at University

AvatarBy Liddy GreerOn October 5, 2019October 5, 2019

Now that we are a month into the school year, you may be feeling a little more stressed as midterms … Read More “How to Achieve a Balanced Lifestyle at University”

Categories Science

Research Feature: Chaiti Seth

AvatarBy Chaiti SethOn February 13, 2019February 13, 2019

My research aims to identify key leverage points for shifting towards more healthy, just, and sustainable institutional food systems, using … Read More “Research Feature: Chaiti Seth”

Categories News

Food for Thought: The Future of Food at Acadia

AvatarBy Natalie WederOn November 25, 2018

As Acadia’s contract with Chartwells Canada comes to an end in April 2019, Acadia University faces a decision that will … Read More “Food for Thought: The Future of Food at Acadia”

Categories Sports & Wellness

Surviving Flu Season 101

AvatarBy Rylie MoscatoOn November 19, 2018

At this point of the fall, you’ve either had the flu/cold or are about to receive it. If for some … Read More “Surviving Flu Season 101”

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The Good, The Bad, and the Non-Compliant

AvatarBy Christopher VanderburghOn April 10, 2018November 14, 2018

The Valley is filled with a bevy of restaurants from which Acadia students are privileged to choose. Picasso’s, Lib Pub, … Read More “The Good, The Bad, and the Non-Compliant”

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Opinion: If you’re not into abstinence…

AvatarBy Caroline WilsonOn March 24, 2018November 15, 2018

Let’s talk about getting tested. I know what you might be thinking. You would definitely know if that guy you … Read More “Opinion: If you’re not into abstinence…”

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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.

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