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Daily Upsider - Tuesday, June 11th, 2024
Julia Mejia & James Linder
June 11, 2024
Tuesday, June 11th, 2024
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Today’s Upside
World News
Canada’s 1st Free Grocery Store
credit – Regina & District Food Bank
Saskatchewan is opening Canada's first free grocery store, thanks to the Regina Food Bank's ongoing efforts to support the community.
Located at 1881 Broad St. in Regina, the Food Hub will resemble a regular grocery store with a produce section, display fridges, and extended hours, unlike other food aid projects that often operate out of churches or community centers.
The Regina Food Bank aims to restore agency to those who rely on their services by allowing them to shop like at a regular store, which can also help reduce waste and feed more people.
“When you give choices, you give dignity and can feed about 25% more people,” said Regina Food Bank vice-president David Froh.
People sometimes run into difficulty with standard food banks that use pre-packaged crates of canned or boxed goods because they can’t cater to dietary restrictions, allergies, proper nutrition, or taste preferences.
“Normally, I barter with neighbors, but many people can’t do that, so a lot of food goes to waste,” said customer Jon White.
The Regina Food Bank serves not just the homeless or those in severe need but also working individuals and students. About 18% of its customers are full-time workers, and 2,000 students receive snacks and meals through their programs. One goal of the Food Hub is to reduce the stigma associated with using a food bank.
Without government subsidies, the Food Bank raised the CAD$3.7 million needed for the Food Hub through private donations, including CAD$1 million from The Mosaic Company. Much of the food is locally produced, supporting the Food Bank's mission to improve the sustainability and nutritional quality of its offerings.
Earth Sciences
Meteorites From Mars Found on Earth
Chassigny meteorite in cross-polarized light –Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego
Eleven million years ago, a meteorite impact on Mars sent fragments to Earth, providing unique insights into Mars' composition. Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography analyzed these Martian meteorites, collected from locations such as Africa and Antarctica.
These meteorites are the only physical pieces of Mars that we have. Their research is crucial for understanding Mars' formation and evolution and it also helps inform current ongoing NASA missions like Insight and Perseverance.
Led by geologist James Day, the team focused on nakhlites and chassignites, meteorites originating from a single Martian volcano. These samples, identified by their unique compositions and young age, match the Martian atmosphere data from the 1970s Viking landers.
Published on May 31 in Science Advances, the study revealed that these rocks formed through fractional crystallization in a Martian volcano and included crustal material altered by the Martian atmosphere. These findings enhance our understanding of Mars' internal structure and offer a glimpse into the conditions of early Earth.
Environment
Endangered Penguin Chicks Hatch–the Most for a Decade
Baby penguins hatched – Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo in UK has seen a record number of Humboldt penguin chicks hatch this season, with 11 new arrivals.
These 11 chicks are a welcome addition, especially since the species is classified as “Vulnerable” by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. All 11 chicks have successfully survived their first 40 days, a critical period for their survival, and the naming process has now begun.
This year, the zoo has chosen a flower theme for naming the chicks, with names like Nettle, Thistle, Dandelion, Tulip, and Daffodil already confirmed.
Chester Zoo is one of the UK’s most active institutions in breeding endangered species, with efforts also focused on the Philippine spotted deer, Andean bear, okapi, Sumatran tiger, Coquerel’s sifaka, cotton-top tamarin, Sulawesi crested macaque, and greater one-horned rhino.
Cool Tech Gadgets
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