Life Sciences - Mar 27
U-M grad student receives national award for research on rewiring the brains of fruit flies
U-M grad student receives national award for research on rewiring the brains of fruit flies
Linguistics - Mar 27
A major feature of the 'Manc' accent is disappearing - but not in North Manchester
A major feature of the 'Manc' accent is disappearing - but not in North Manchester
Event - Mar 27
In photos: New Canadians take citizenship oath at University of Toronto Mississauga-hosted ceremony
In photos: New Canadians take citizenship oath at University of Toronto Mississauga-hosted ceremony
Sport - Mar 27
National network launches aiming to dramatically reduce concussions in youth and community sport
National network launches aiming to dramatically reduce concussions in youth and community sport
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Digital well-being through social media
Smartphones and social media are part of our lives, raising understandable concerns, especially when younger people use them. However, online experiences can be as negative as they are positive. The way to the psychological well-being of adults and adolescents is through the conscious use of such technologies, not their avoidance.
Smartphones and social media are part of our lives, raising understandable concerns, especially when younger people use them. However, online experiences can be as negative as they are positive. The way to the psychological well-being of adults and adolescents is through the conscious use of such technologies, not their avoidance.
Harm van der Veer and Maarten Merkx amongst others have developed a new bioluminescence-based sensor that can detect tiny amounts of viral or bacterial DNA/RNA in samples. PCR testing - the highly sensitive gold standard for Covid-19 detection - requires expensive equipment, expert technicians, and dedicated laboratory facilities, all leading to test times of several hours or even a day.
Can artificial intelligence match how the brain processes sound ?
Without realising it, our brain continuously processes sounds and infers semantic information, such as the presence of birds in a tree based on hearing their song.
Without realising it, our brain continuously processes sounds and infers semantic information, such as the presence of birds in a tree based on hearing their song.
Gone are the days when the octopus was, in the collective imagination, a frightening sea monster attacking Jules Verne's Nautilus. The image of the octopus has now changed. For example, the cephalopod took on the pseudonym Paul during the 2010 soccer World Cup, and made predictions about the outcomes of games (more or less successfully.
BPA is banned in some countries but similar chemicals like BPS are still allowed. Steps were taken in Canada to reduce the use of Bisphenol A (BPA), a toxic chemical linked to prostate and breast cancer, commonly found in plastics, the lining of food cans, water bottles, and paper receipts. But in many cases, it has been replaced with similar hormone disrupting chemicals, like Bisphenol S (BPS).
Colorectal cancer and E. coli: new insights
UdeM researchers have found that a lot of healthy people have a gut bacteria implicated in colorectal cancer, and that a popular supplement for promoting digestive health may have the opposite effect. In Quebec, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men and the third in women.
UdeM researchers have found that a lot of healthy people have a gut bacteria implicated in colorectal cancer, and that a popular supplement for promoting digestive health may have the opposite effect. In Quebec, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men and the third in women.
Despite the power of deep learning, computers have yet to master human calculations when it comes to visual recognition By Jeff Renaud , March 16, 2023 By Jeff Renaud , March 16, 2023 When a human spots a familiar face or an oncoming vehicle, it takes the brain a mere 100 milliseconds (about one-tenth of a second) to identify it and more importantly, place it in the right context so it can be understood, and the individual can react accordingly.
Cancer care and lessons learned from the pandemic
Without a vital support person, patients find cancer care "a lonely journey" Experts say we need to plan for the next pandemic to ensure informal carers are not left out in the cold, after strict rules prevented good care. A new study by The University of Sydney and Duke University in the United States has found that people living with cancer suffered considerable stress during the pandemic due to strict rules preventing a family member, support person or 'informal caregiver' from attending appointments and treatments.
Without a vital support person, patients find cancer care "a lonely journey" Experts say we need to plan for the next pandemic to ensure informal carers are not left out in the cold, after strict rules prevented good care. A new study by The University of Sydney and Duke University in the United States has found that people living with cancer suffered considerable stress during the pandemic due to strict rules preventing a family member, support person or 'informal caregiver' from attending appointments and treatments.
News from Intense fishing and overexploitation have led to evolutionary changes in fish stocks like cod, reducing both their productivity and value on the market. These changes can be reversed by more sustainable and far-sighted fisheries management.
Poor sleep in middle age can have a negative impact on brain health, according to a new study by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU). The study looked at the sleep habits of over 29,000 people aged between 37 and 73 and could provide the basis for helping to combat major diseases like dementia.
Researchers have studied Vernier, a city in the canton of Geneva, as the pilot site for an interactive map that explores our relationship with the built and natural environments. "Vernier is an odd place. You pass by oil storage tanks, an Ikea, and an airport - and then suddenly you're walking by cows, the Rhône, and little boats." That's how one resident describes what he sees on his daily walking commute.
Activity deep in Earth affects the global magnetic field
Compass readings that do not show the direction of true north and interference with the operations of satellites are a few of the problems caused by peculiarities of the Earth's magnetic field.
Compass readings that do not show the direction of true north and interference with the operations of satellites are a few of the problems caused by peculiarities of the Earth's magnetic field.
The UK’s largest ever feline dental disease study identifies age and breed as biggest risk factors
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shed light on the frequency, risk factors and linked health problems associated with periodontal disease in pet cats in the UK. These findings will help veterinary practitioners and owners better understand and predict its occurrence and identify opportunities to improve cats' dental health.
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shed light on the frequency, risk factors and linked health problems associated with periodontal disease in pet cats in the UK. These findings will help veterinary practitioners and owners better understand and predict its occurrence and identify opportunities to improve cats' dental health.
Immune signals identified in the brain that contribute to addiction vulnerability
Study: Neuro-immune modulation of cholinergic signaling in an addiction vulnerability trait For individuals suffering from drug addiction, certain cues-whether it's specific people, places or things-can trigger powerful cravings for repeated use. A new University of Michigan study identified brain signals, traditionally associated with inflammation, contributing to people's vulnerability to addiction.
Study: Neuro-immune modulation of cholinergic signaling in an addiction vulnerability trait For individuals suffering from drug addiction, certain cues-whether it's specific people, places or things-can trigger powerful cravings for repeated use. A new University of Michigan study identified brain signals, traditionally associated with inflammation, contributing to people's vulnerability to addiction.
I say dog, you say chicken? New study explores why we disagree so often
New research from UC Berkeley says mismatched in conceptual definitions of basic things - even animals - helps explain why people end up talking past each other so often. Is a dog more similar to a chicken or an eagle? Is a penguin noisy? Is a whale friendly? Psychologists at the University of California, Berkeley, say these absurd-sounding questions might help us better understand what's at the heart of some of society's most vexing arguments. published online Thursday in the journal shows that our concepts about and associations with even the most basic words vary widely.
New research from UC Berkeley says mismatched in conceptual definitions of basic things - even animals - helps explain why people end up talking past each other so often. Is a dog more similar to a chicken or an eagle? Is a penguin noisy? Is a whale friendly? Psychologists at the University of California, Berkeley, say these absurd-sounding questions might help us better understand what's at the heart of some of society's most vexing arguments. published online Thursday in the journal shows that our concepts about and associations with even the most basic words vary widely.
In the new study, scientists built a database of global atmospheric river events from 1980 to 2020, using a computer algorithm to automatically identify tens of thousands of the events in the Modern-Era Retrospective analysis for Research and Applications, version 2 ( MERRA-2 ), a NASA re-analysis of historical atmospheric observations.
Fe-S cluster biogenesis regulates mitochondrial translation
Imagine that it is 9 a.m. on a workday morning. You have arrived at your workplace and start the workday, calling customers by phone, accomplishing tasks using computers, laptops, and other devices. Suddenly, a power outage occurs. All the machines are fine, but there is no energy to keep them functioning.
Imagine that it is 9 a.m. on a workday morning. You have arrived at your workplace and start the workday, calling customers by phone, accomplishing tasks using computers, laptops, and other devices. Suddenly, a power outage occurs. All the machines are fine, but there is no energy to keep them functioning.
How we can help children with autism socialize using their natural rhythmic abilities
Imagine children on a playground tossing a ball back and forth, playing hand clapping games, sharing game pieces,and chasing each other in a game of tag. Now take a closer look and notice how each child moves at their own pace and has coordinated movements to effortlessly engage with other children. On the same playground, now notice children with autism who appear clumsy and not interacting with others.
Imagine children on a playground tossing a ball back and forth, playing hand clapping games, sharing game pieces,and chasing each other in a game of tag. Now take a closer look and notice how each child moves at their own pace and has coordinated movements to effortlessly engage with other children. On the same playground, now notice children with autism who appear clumsy and not interacting with others.
’Early birds’ use CPAP machines longer, reaping greater health benefits
CPAP machines treat sleep apnea, but many patients don't use them as directed. A new study finds -morning people- use theirs more during the night than others. Most people with obstructive sleep apnea - a condition in which normal breathing is regularly interrupted during sleep - are prescribed a continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machine as treatment.
CPAP machines treat sleep apnea, but many patients don't use them as directed. A new study finds -morning people- use theirs more during the night than others. Most people with obstructive sleep apnea - a condition in which normal breathing is regularly interrupted during sleep - are prescribed a continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machine as treatment.
A new system enables makers to incorporate sensors into gears and other rotational mechanisms with just one pass in a 3D printer. Close Integrating sensors into rotational mechanisms could make it possible for engineers to build smart hinges that know when a door has been opened, or gears inside a motor that tell a mechanic how fast they are rotating.
Life Sciences - Mar 27
U-M grad student receives national award for research on rewiring the brains of fruit flies
U-M grad student receives national award for research on rewiring the brains of fruit flies
Linguistics - Mar 27
A major feature of the 'Manc' accent is disappearing - but not in North Manchester
A major feature of the 'Manc' accent is disappearing - but not in North Manchester
Event - Mar 27
In photos: New Canadians take citizenship oath at University of Toronto Mississauga-hosted ceremony
In photos: New Canadians take citizenship oath at University of Toronto Mississauga-hosted ceremony
Sport - Mar 27
National network launches aiming to dramatically reduce concussions in youth and community sport
National network launches aiming to dramatically reduce concussions in youth and community sport