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Over 50 per cent of the world's branded plastic pollution recorded in a study from 2018 and 2022 comes from 56 companies. That's according to a study published today in the journal Science Advances. Jeff speaks with one of the authors, Tony Walker.

Bird flu is affecting a wide range of animal populations. Chris Harvey-Clark a marine biologist and the university veterinarian at Dalhousie University tells Jeff about the effects the virus can have on marine animals .

Canada's Integrated Terrorism Assessment Centre warned in a 2023 assessment that heated language can lead to acts of violence. Alex Mason spoke with Deena Abul-Fottouh an assistant prof in Dalhousie University's department of sociology and social anthropology about what is being called stochastic terrorism. This conversation deals with disturbing events.

A new book says random chance determines much of the course of our lives and even the history of the world.
Jeff speaks with Mark Rank the author of "The Random Factor." and a professor of social welfare at Washington University.
 

While Atlantic Canada's elver fishery typically ships baby eels to Asia where they're grown for food, NovaEel is dedicated to figuring out how to farm them right here in Nova Scotia. It's a task that is biologically tricky, and the recent closure of the fishery only adds to that.

Outfest, a queer theatre festival, kicks off in Halifax on Wednesday and runs until April 28. The six-day festival is in its third year and will feature the best local, regional and national queer artists and many performances at the Bus Stop Theatre. Mainstreet's Alex Guye went down there to find out what's in store.