-
Latest Blog Posts
06
AugThe Greatest Little Paintbrush Ever
On August 6, 1881, doctor and bacteriologist Sir Alexander Fleming was born. As a doctor in the British Army Medical Corps (WWI), Fleming relied on his own skills in titration, the continuous measurement and adjustment in balancing a medication … Continue reading →
21
JunDown to the Last Detail
On June 21, 1868, English zoologist Edwin Stephen Goodrich was born. As a promising student at the Slade School of Art, Goodrich became interested in zoology eventually specializing in comparative anatomy – a study that uses the data and achievements … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: Hudson Bay
Wapusk National Park of Canada
On April 24, 1996, Wapusk National Park, an area covering 11,475 km2 (4,430.5 mi2 ), became part of Canada’s National Parks system. Wapusk, “White Bear” in Cree, protects one of the world’s largest polar bear den areas. On … Continue reading
Posted in On This Day
Tagged April 24, Hudson Bay, On This Day, polar bear, The Roberta Bondar Foundation, Wapusk National Park
Comments Off on Wapusk National Park of Canada