Muskrats use brown fat to re warm after icy dives
Canadian Science News reports Dr. Robert MacArthur of the University of Manitoba studied 12 muskrats to explain how these small aquatic mammals avoid hypothermia. Findings show they pre-warm in the lodge, then re-warm after dives by brown fat, aided by circulatory changes and comfort behaviors. Funding came from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.
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Carolyn Hoskins
Canada
Robert MacArthur
University of Manitoba
MacArthur
The
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Canadian Science News
Chetwynd council reports on trade show and grants
The August 6 council meeting with most members present discussed the Trade and Transportation show. Ray Cunningham reported the 102 planned displays may not be met, and a smaller show this year could boost a larger edition next year. The Echo asked about Jubilee advertising. prices to be checked with a cap of $58.00. BC grants and other notices were noted, including a water grant applications call and a free crown grant lot for a water reservoir under review.
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Chetwynd and District
Province of BC
Council
BC Hotels Association
BC Government Employees Union
BC Government Union
Ministry of Lands Parks and Housing
Aging physicians backed as council reviews town matters
The column defends aging doctors while town council handles a flurry of local issues. Items include airport leases, letters of support for transport services, a raft race invitation, property acquisitions, fire protection surveys, dog control, rec center blocks, zoning revisions, and grants.
Strafford’s Death Warrant Forces King’s Death Trial
Parliament accuses Strafford of plotting an Irish army to override royal will and condemns him by legislation. The king signs the warrant under pressure as Scots threats loom and mobs menace London. Stafford’s push leads to execution, leaving Charles haunted by his complicity before his own death.
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Strafford
England
Charles
London
Stafford
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