Leigha Benford

Spending time outside is probably high on your priority list right now.Regardless of where you live in Greater Sudbury, it’s likely that there are a few different species of trees...

Regardless of where you live in Greater Sudbury, it’s likely that there are a few different species of trees nearby. Most often, we assume that as long as a tree...

Regardless of where you live in Greater Sudbury, it’s likely that there are a few different species of trees nearby. Most often, we assume that as long as a tree...

It’s incredible how quickly winter turned to spring. Now that the weather is improving, spending time outside is probably high on your priority list. Regardless of where you live in...

If you’re a fair-weather Sudburian, this winter has been nothing short of enjoyable. Mild afternoons, combined with weekly dustings of snow have resulted in a season ideal for outdoor activities....

As Valentine’s Day quickly approaches, the stores are a sea of red, white and pink. Some people reach for a heart-shaped trinket, while others may opt for the standard teddy...

There aren’t many topics that can hold an audience’s attention for a few minutes, let alone a few hundred years. For some reason, the world’s fascination with dinosaurs is just...

 If you’re thinking about raising a glass of red wine this evening, you may want to hold the toast to a healthy heart. Depending on which studies you’ve read, that...

2011 was a very exciting year in the world of science. In the spirit of New Year’s Eve countdowns everywhere, here are 10 of the most significant Current Science events...

Looking outside, I wouldn’t be convinced that we are anywhere near the end of November, let alone the end of December. Despite the recent balmy weather, Dec. 21 marked the...

This holiday season, getting caught under the mistletoe will be a welcomed holiday tradition for some people. As warm and fuzzy as that custom can make us feel, most would...

With the holidays quickly approaching, most people are considering three “f” words. Friends, family ... and fitness? Not likely. The third “f” is food, and this season is sure to...

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen. But do you recall? The woodland caribou is the most at-risk species of all…...

When someone mentions milk, many things come to mind. Milkshakes, calcium, bones, cheese, and cows — the list goes on! We don’t often think of clothing, but a biochemist turned...