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New Brunswick is developing the Fundy Dark-Sky Corridor, a dense cluster of dark-sky reserves along the Bay of Fundy, to promote astrotourism with accessible and remote stargazing sites, aiming to boost local economies and protect dark skies.
New Brunswick's premier, Susan Holt, has urged Canada's federal government to conduct a comprehensive investigation into a mysterious brain illness affecting over 450 residents, with symptoms resembling Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Despite a previous provincial report dismissing the illness as misdiagnosed known conditions, concerns persist about a potential cluster of cases. Holt's call for renewed investigation follows reports of federal scientists expressing concerns about the illness and the province's earlier refusal of federal funding for research. Patients and families hope for transparency and accountability in addressing the issue.
A second senior Canadian scientist has accused the government of halting an investigation into a mysterious brain illness in New Brunswick, which may have affected 350 people. Despite initial reports of 40 cases, the scientist claims the true number is higher and that the investigation was deliberately shut down. Families affected by the illness are demanding more action and transparency from the government.
A top Canadian scientist, Michael Coulthart, alleges he was barred from investigating a mystery brain illness in New Brunswick, affecting over 200 people with unexplained neurological decline. Leaked emails reveal Coulthart's concerns about environmental exposures triggering neurodegenerative syndromes, despite the province's conclusion that the cases were misdiagnosed known illnesses. The controversy highlights ongoing fears and advocacy for affected patients, with accusations of political interference in the investigation.
Fossilized trees resembling Dr. Seuss illustrations, called Sanfordiacaulis densifolia, have been discovered in New Brunswick, Canada, dating back over 352 million years. These "Dr. Seuss trees" provide a glimpse into Earth's earliest forests and were preserved by a series of earthquakes. The fossils, resembling those seen in Dr. Seuss's works, offer insight into the Carboniferous period and the world before dinosaurs, with potential for unlocking ancient secrets.
A hiker on the International Appalachian Trail (IAT) in New Brunswick, Canada, shares their experiences of road walking and encounters with kind strangers. They enjoyed the local food and found the people to be friendly and helpful, with one man even offering emergency assistance and a ride to dinner. The hiker reflects on the trustworthiness of strangers and expresses gratitude for the kindness they have encountered along their journey.