Light-Based Circuits: A Step Toward Optical Logic Gates
Scientists have made a breakthrough in developing optical logic gates, which could eventually replace traditional electronic circuits.
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Your Gut’s Connection to What You Eat
A groundbreaking study has revealed that the food we eat directly influences our microbiome—the collection of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes in our bodies.
AI in Classrooms: A New Era of Learning
This week, 45,000 students in Ottawa will gain access to AI tools for math and essay writing, while teachers will use AI to tailor lesson plans and offer personalized feedback.
Citing the Unreliable: A Scientific Crisis
The discovery that many academic papers heavily cite retracted studies is shaking up the scientific community.
Smaller EVs, Bigger Impact: The Case Against Mobesity
The shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is a crucial step in combating climate change, but there’s a catch—many new EVs are big, heavy, and resource-intensive.
Decoding Animal Communication: A Critical Perspective
In a skeptical take on dogs’ ability to communicate, the author discusses the limitations of using soundboards and draws parallels to historical cases of animal communication.
Lecanemab: Promising Cure or Expensive Gamble?
The debate over lecanemab, one of the first Alzheimer’s drugs to slow cognitive decline, is heating up.
Engaging Game Teaches Online Safety for Grades 3-5
Cyber Choices is an interactive game for grades 3-5, designed to teach safe and responsible online behaviour.
Exploring the Universe: Gravitational Waves and Collapsars
The state of modern science and technology is truly astounding, with the recent discovery of gravitational waves and the potential for detecting collapsars opening up new frontiers in our understanding of the universe.