At this wonderful time of year, you can almost feel a sprinkle of added magic in the air. It’s nearly time to put the books away and step into an enchanting world of dancing confections and glistening snow in Alberta Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker. The production
Those of us with uteruses will endure about 450 menstrual cycles in our lifetimes, experiencing symptoms like cramps, fatigue, bloating or breakouts. In addition, the structure of our brains and the concentrations of menstrual cycle hormones are changing in concert. Researchers Elizabeth Rizor and Viktoriya Babenko from the University of
Barney Bentall is taking The Cariboo Express to Calgary on Oct. 27 and will be continuing their tour throughout Canada until the end of November. Bentall grew up in Calgary and has been a professional musician for 40 years. Almost 20 years ago, he was at a rodeo in B.
Fairy circles (FCs) were first described in the scientific literature in 1971 and have continued to puzzle scientists ever since. These magical landmarks are defined as circular, barren gaps in grassland found in dry regions. The exact cause of these circles is a big question fuelling a scientific debate. Their
It is a common misconception that art and science should not mix. Growing up I always thought that I had to fit inside one box or the other — lab coat or easel. I feared that if I committed to science, I would not get a creative outlet and if I
The National Music Centre (NMC) is currently hosting the OHSOTO’KINO Music Incubator for Indigenous artists. The Gauntlet spoke with LJ Tyson, a pop artist from Saskatchewan, to learn more about the OHSOTO’KINO music incubator and the live showcase. Tyson was selected by NMC — along with Frannie Klein, Dani
Climate scientists have been warning us for decades. Now the effects of global warming are rampant across the globe. From wildfires sprinkled across the Earth to hurricanes hitting Mexico and disastrous flooding in Slovenia — Mother Nature is letting her anger be known. This summer, off the coast of Florida, the
The opener for the July 31 Ziggy Alberts show at the Palace Theatre in Calgary was his close friend of eight years, Kim Churchill. To know the kind of artist Churchill is, all one really has to know is that he sells signed gratitude rocks as merch — which perfectly encapsulates
Before scientific advancements in reproduction, explaining to children where babies came from involved awkward conversations around the birds and the bees. More conservative parents or guardians may have opted for the tale of the stork. Now, with the propulsion of reproductive biological research, explaining where some babies come from may
Have you ever looked up at a statue or monument and thought — Gosh, I wish there were fewer birds around? Me neither. Sadly, city officials around the world think differently and view urban birds as nuisances instead of cohabitants. Sure, our feathered friends can cause us some problems, but we