e Our pupils move to the rhythm of the environment By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:29:17 EDT Regular processes in the environment improve our eyesight. Full Article
e Scientists develop sustainable way to extract chitin from prawn shells By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:29:19 EDT Scientists have developed a green way to create chitin, by using two forms of food waste - prawn shells and discarded fruit - and fermenting them. Full Article
e Controlling quantumness: Simulations reveal details about how particles interact By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:29:24 EDT A recent study has described new states that can be found in super-cold atom experiments, which could have applications for quantum technology. Full Article
e Data science drives new maps to predict the growth of cities over next century By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:38:00 EDT A new global simulation model offers the first long-term look at how urbanization -- the growth of cities and towns -- will unfold in the coming decades. The research team projects the total amount of urban areas on Earth can grow anywhere from 1.8 to 5.9-fold by 2100, building approximately 618,000 square miles. Full Article
e To climb like a gecko, robots need toes By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:53:21 EDT Researchers know the secret to geckos' ability to walk on the ceiling: their hairy toes. But how do they use their five toes per foot to adjust to gravity when running horizontally along walls. Biologists have now used high-speed cameras to record how geckos orient their toes with shifting weight, especially when encountering slippery or rough patches, and found a remarkable ability to adjust toe orientation to stick and peel while running full speed. Full Article
e To err is human, to learn, divine By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:53:24 EDT New research describes a new model for how the brain interprets patterns in complex networks. They found that the ability to detect patterns stems in part from the brain's desire to represent things in the simplest way possible and that the brain is constantly weighing the pressures of complexity and simplicity when making decisions. Full Article
e Promising study offers hope for Menkes disease patients By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:53:26 EDT A research team has good news for patients with copper-deficiency disorders, especially young children diagnosed with Menkes disease. Full Article
e Plasma medicine research highlights antibacterial effects and potential uses By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:53:28 EDT As interest in the application of plasma medicine -- the use of low-temperature plasma (LTP) created by an electrical discharge to address medical problems -- continues to grow, so does the need for research advancements proving its capabilities and potential impacts on the health care industry. Across the world, many research groups are investigating plasma medicine for applications including cancer treatment and the accelerated healing of chronic wounds, among others. Full Article
e Inspired by cheetahs, researchers build fastest soft robots yet By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:53:29 EDT Inspired by the biomechanics of cheetahs, researchers have developed a new type of soft robot that is capable of moving more quickly on solid surfaces or in the water than previous generations of soft robots. The new soft robotics are also capable of grabbing objects delicately -- or with sufficient strength to lift heavy objects. Full Article
e Flies sleep when need arises to adapt to new situations By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:53:31 EDT Researchers have found that flies sleep more when they can't fly, possibly because sleeping helps them adapt to a challenging new situation. Full Article
e Newly discovered cell type plays crucial role in immune response to respiratory infections By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:59:15 EDT With a discovery that could rewrite the immunology textbooks, an international group of scientists have identified a new type of antigen-presenting immune cell. Full Article
e Seahorse and pipefish study opens window to marine genetic diversity By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:45:59 EDT The direction of ocean currents can determine the direction of gene flow in rafting species, but this depends on species traits that allow for rafting propensity. This is according to a study focusing on seahorse and pipefish species. And it could explain how high genetic diversity can contribute to extinction in small populations. Full Article
e The role of European policy for improving power plant fuel efficiency By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:46:01 EDT A new study investigates the impact of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), the largest international cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emissions in the world, on power plant fuel efficiency. Full Article
e Individualized mosaics of microbial strains transfer from the maternal to the infant gut By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:46:04 EDT Researchers have used a microbiome 'fingerprint' method to report that an individualized mosaic of microbial strains is transmitted to the infant gut microbiome from a mother giving birth through vaginal delivery. They detailed this transmission by analyzing existing metagenomic databases of fecal samples from mother-infant pairs, as well as analyzing mouse dam and pup transmission in a germ-free, or gnotobiotic, mouse model, where the dams were inoculated with human fecal microbes. Full Article
e Mental health calls on the rise as Saskatchewan announces new suicide prevention plan By leaderpost.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:17:09 +0000 "For people that already have mental health concerns it might be more escalated and others who have not had mental health concerns are now experiencing (them) because of some of the anxiety and stress that's caused by COVID-19." Full Article Saskatchewan Local News coronavirus
e Caterers bringing customers to them due to COVID-19 By leaderpost.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:47:32 +0000 Catering companies are having to get creative to stay in business during COVID-19. Full Article Local News coronavirus COVID-19
e Employment plunges 53K in Saskatchewan from March to April By leaderpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:28:35 +0000 The plunge in jobs was 73,800 relative to February, but Saskatchewan saw a shallower decline than any other province as COVID-19 devastates labour markets across Canada. Full Article Saskatchewan
e Moe urges La Loche youth to show 'personal responsibility' and protect elders By leaderpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:40:24 +0000 Moe responded to reports that some young people are congregating and spreading COVID-19 in La Loche, the centre of an outbreak that's still driving the overwhelming majority of new cases in Saskatchewan. Full Article Saskatchewan
e COVID-19 live updates: People defying public health orders a concern in north By leaderpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:13:37 +0000 The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in La Loche is being attributed to citizens who've ignored physical distancing measures. Full Article Local News Saskatchewan coronavirus COVID-19 Dr. Rim Zayed La Loche Scott Moe
e Your letters for May 9, 2020 By leaderpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:00:03 +0000 I fear that once the restrictions are lifted, people will forget and life will continue as it had before, writes Terri Sleeva. Full Article Letters
e Regina Pats expecting forward progress By leaderpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:00:17 +0000 Rookie phenom Connor Bedard is the headliner of a workmanlike forward group that's looking to come of age with the Regina Pats. Full Article Regina Pats Hockey Connor Bedard Western Hockey League
e Vanstone: A recipe for a socially distanced CFL season By leaderpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:00:26 +0000 Rob Vanstone has a sporting suggestion as to how a scaled-down Canadian Football League could salvage a semblance of a season. Full Article Football CFL Adam Sinagra B.C. Lions Bo Levi Mitchell Calgary Stampeders Canadian Football League Cody Fajardo COVID-19 Edmonton Eskimos Noah Picton Saskatchewan Roughriders Western Interprovincial Football Union Winnipeg Blue Bombers
e Sask. residents grieving in isolation in new world of COVID-19 restrictions By leaderpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:00:29 +0000 Due to COVID-19, what we think of as traditional funerals are unable take place in Saskatchewan, and it's taking a toll on those who have lost loved ones. Full Article Local News Saskatchewan coronavirus COVID-19
e Mandryk: COVID-19 might not have that much effect on Sask.'s fall vote By leaderpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:00:45 +0000 What hasn't changed much in the past two month and may not change by the fall is the political fortunes of the NDP and Sask. Party. Full Article Columnists CFL season COVID-19 Economic Stimulus job losses La Loche outbreak NDP Opposition leader Ryan Meili Premier Scott Moe Saskatchewan 2020 election Saskatchewan 2020-21 budget skpoli
e In an unusual investor call, Apple reports flat quarterly earnings amid COVID-19 By arstechnica.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 22:49:36 +0000 CEO Tim Cook talked at least as much about COVID-19 efforts as the business itself. Full Article Tech apple coronavirus COVID-19 earnings Stock Market Tim Cook
e New earnings report shows Microsoft’s shift to cloud and subscriptions is working By arstechnica.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 18:40:41 +0000 Azure's still going strong, and even Xbox avoided major losses. Full Article Tech azure cloud services earnings microsoft Microsoft Azure Stock Market
e Raspberry Pi launches camera with interchangeable lens system for $50 By arstechnica.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 19:40:55 +0000 The "High Quality Camera" unlocks a world of photography options for the Pi. Full Article Tech
e Intel’s 10th generation desktop CPUs have arrived—still on 14nm By arstechnica.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 19:45:10 +0000 Once again, Intel's banking on a high clock speed to drum up excitement. Full Article Tech CPU desktop PC Intel
e With new 13-inch MacBook Pro, Apple waves goodbye to the butterfly keyboard By arstechnica.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 14:25:30 +0000 Keyboard aside, cheaper storage and 10th-generation Intel CPUs headline this refresh. Full Article Tech 13-inch MacBook Pro apple butterfly keyboard Mac MacBook Pro
e Here’s how Apple, Google will warn you if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 By arstechnica.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 21:13:28 +0000 Here’s what notifications for iOS and Android COVID-19 tracing will look like. Full Article Tech
e The Galaxy A51, Samsung’s $399 iPhone SE fighter, gets a wide US release By arstechnica.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 21:22:53 +0000 Will a modern design and more cameras keep customers from the iPhone SE? Full Article Tech
e Apple’s online-only WWDC 2020 starts June 22 By arstechnica.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 17:01:22 +0000 The company also announced a Swift coding competition for students. Full Article Tech apple conferences developers WWDC WWDC 2020
e Google Meet, Google’s Zoom competitor, gets wider Gmail integration By arstechnica.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 19:03:18 +0000 Consumer Gmail users are seeing a "Google Meet" section in the sidebar. Full Article Tech
e Microsoft unveils a ton of new Surface devices, including the Surface Book 3 By arstechnica.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:00:25 +0000 Surface Book 3 gets more RAM, Surface Go 2 gets a bigger display, and more. Full Article Tech microsoft Surface surface book 3 surface earbuds surface go 2 surface headphones windows 10
e Google delays Android 11 Beta, announces I/O replacement event for June 3 By arstechnica.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:00:23 +0000 Google I/O isn’t happening this year, but we’ll get all the normal info next month. Full Article Tech
e The Sonos Arc is the long-awaited Playbar update with Dolby Atmos support By arstechnica.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:00:24 +0000 Arc brings a new design and feature set, while the Play:5 is now just the Five. Full Article Tech home theater smart speakers Sonos sonos arc sonos five sonos sub
e LG takes the wraps off its “Velvet” smartphone, priced in Korea at $738 By arstechnica.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:35:54 +0000 It has a Snapdragon 765G, a headphone jack, water resistance, and wireless charging. Full Article Tech
e Roku’s 4K HDR Streaming Stick+ is on sale for $39 today By arstechnica.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:20:50 +0000 Dealmaster also has deals on Kindles, our top Thunderbolt 3 dock, and more. Full Article Tech dealmaster
e A mistake at Facebook broke Spotify, Venmo, TikTok, and other iPhone apps By arstechnica.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:08:19 +0000 It's not the first time Facebook has wreaked havoc on iOS, either. Full Article Tech apple Apple App Store Facebook Facebook SDK iOS ipad iphone spotify tiktok Venmo
e Google unifies messenger teams, plans “more coherent vision” By arstechnica.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:09:53 +0000 One person is now in charge of Google’s six messaging apps. Full Article Tech
e Office for iPad is getting trackpad support later this year By arstechnica.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:34:41 +0000 Microsoft's all-in-one Office app will pick up iPad mouse support sometime this year. Full Article Tech
e Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs scraps its ambitious Toronto project By arstechnica.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:50:19 +0000 Residents rebelled over plans to collect and use their data, among other things. Full Article Policy Tech alphabet google Sidewalk toronto
e 10 steps to take with your iPhone now that we’re starting to leave home By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 08:00:42 GMT Coronavirus restrictions are lifting across the nation, and before long you’ll get back to some normalcy. I’m not taking any chances with bringing germs into my house. Tap or click for the at-home “airlock” trick I use to make sure everything is disinfected, inspired by NASA astronaut Scott Kelly. Full Article 6a5a828d-0754-5eba-9f31-7f517d543eb9 fnc fnc/tech article The Kim Komando Show Kim Komando
e Amazon worker dies from COVID-19 By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:16:38 GMT Amid the intense scrutiny on the company over working conditions at its fulfillment centers, an Amazon employee has died from COVID-19, Fox News has confirmed. Full Article 8193494d-8fa6-562e-90c9-3bd8465994ad fox-news/health/infectious-disease/coronavirus fox-news/tech fox-news/person/jeff-bezos fox-news/tech/companies/amazon fnc fnc/tech article Fox News Chris Ciaccia
e Gamer who died of coronavirus has Nintendo 'Animal Crossing' funeral By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:25:30 GMT The life of a New York video game enthusiast who died from complications of the coronavirus was celebrated with a virtual service on Nintendo’s hit video game: “Animal Crossing: New Horizons.” Full Article 0f1d15e9-273a-5320-93aa-b1ca420db519 fox-news/tech/topics/video-games fox-news/health/infectious-disease/coronavirus fox-news/tech fnc fnc/tech article Fox News Chris Ciaccia
e Airbus eyeing ‘smell sensors’ capable of detecting coronavirus on planes By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:09:27 GMT Sensors being developed by Airbus and a California-based startup might be able to sniff out COVID-19 in an effort to help prevent its spread. Full Article 0e0baa58-2506-532b-853d-57e78672e178 fox-news/health/infectious-disease/coronavirus fox-news/tech fox-news/health fnc fnc/tech article Fox News Brooke Crothers
e More future Navy SEALs resume war preparations following COVID-19 pause By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:14:00 GMT Future Navy SEALs will conduct combat scenarios six-feet apart, emulate high-risk combat scenarios, study in smaller classrooms and be directed by megaphones at farther distances, because more candidates for the special operations unit are again competing, training and preparing for war following temporary delays caused by COVID 19. Full Article c6459114-af34-5822-978a-76ea7c3d48d1 fox-news/tech/topics/us-navy fnc fnc/tech article Warrior Maven Kris Osborn
e Tech tip: Find out if someone read your email By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:00:21 GMT Raise your hand if your inbox is packed. I know mine is. Here are five tips that actually work to get your email in check. Full Article bab835e9-1b9f-5c59-b5de-771b80c9beba fox-news/tech/technologies/email fox-news/tech fox-news/tech/technologies/smartphones fox-news/tech/topics/computers fnc fnc/tech article The Kim Komando Show Kim Komando
e Boston Dynamics creepy robot dog is patrolling parks to encourage social distancing By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:27:53 GMT Boston Dynamics robot dog, known as Spot, is patroling Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park in Singapore to help with social distancing practices during the coronavirus pandemic, the Singapore government announced. Full Article 73787932-bda9-59ca-9691-5cf3bbfe6940 fox-news/health/infectious-disease/coronavirus fox-news/tech/technologies/robots fox-news/tech fox-news/health fnc fnc/tech article Fox News Chris Ciaccia
e As FTC issues fresh warning, here are 5 COVID-19 scams to be aware of By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:05:16 GMT On the heels of the Federal Trade Commission’s latest warning about coronavirus treatment scams, here are five scams to be aware of. Full Article fd44b6f9-ae7b-52e5-9502-f16a4d12dd5c fox-news/health/infectious-disease/coronavirus fox-news/tech/topics/cybercrime fox-news/tech fnc fnc/tech article Fox News Brooke Crothers