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Are you prepped for what Old Man Winter dishes out this year? Take our True/False quiz to find out.  1) Since wind chill doesn’t affect inanimate objects, it has no … Continued

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Why is there no human vaccine for Lyme disease? We have medication to prevent tick bites—and Lyme—in dogs, after all.—Karen McCullough, via email Actually, there used to be a vaccine. … Continued

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By Anna Ironside

Caroline Miller is a botanical technologist at Michigan State University’s W.J. Beal Botanical Garden, as well as a master’s student. Her work has made her a driving force behind restoration projects on campus and beyond. From invasive species removal days to a growing movement to replace traditional turf lawns with

Purchasing a summer retreat in the dead of winter may seem counterintuitive, but cottage hunting in the colder months can bring some perks. “Often, you can get better pricing in … Continued

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Last week, one snowmobiler learned firsthand how dangerous lake ice can be when he plunged into the icy Rideau River near Burritts Rapids at 6:00 pm on Monday. But his … Continued

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I’ve been told that “pumping the brakes” to slow down while driving in the snow is no longer advisable. Why is that? —Emily Owen, via email Because it’s not necessary. … Continued

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