Newly-introduced butterfly could become widespread in Canada
This summer, if you see a butterfly with wings that are blue on top with orange spots underneath, you may have crossed paths with a male European Common Blue (or Polyommatus icarus), a newly introduced species in Canada......»»
Apple explains AirPods 4 ‘magic’ that lets ANC work without ear tips
With the recently released AirPods 4, Apple introduced two models, one with ANC, built-in speakers in the case, and wireless charge support. The other one … The post Apple explains AirPods 4 ‘magic’ that lets ANC work without ear tips appea.....»»
Personal histories shape how immigrant families transmit their home language to children
According to Statistics Canada, in 2021, 1 in 4 Canadians had at least one mother tongue other than English or French. Many people grow up with their family's heritage languages—like Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish or Arabic—as part of their family's.....»»
Harnessing exosomes and hydrogels for advanced diabetic wound healing
Diabetes, a widespread condition affecting approximately 13% of American adults, is often accompanied by complications such as impaired wound healing. If left unchecked, this can lead to severe outcomes, including the need for amputation......»»
Scientists track plastic waste in pristine Canada marine park
Old tires, discarded cups, and cigarette butts litter the magnificent Saguenay Fjord, a marine protected area in eastern Canada that attracts belugas and other whales seeking respite......»»
How plastic pollution poses challenge for Canada marine conservation
One of the largest producers of plastic waste per capita, Canada is struggling to protect its designated marine protected areas from this pollution, experts warn......»»
WhatsApp now lets users explore Channels by category
WhatsApp last year introduced Channels, a new one-way way to send text, photos, videos, and stickers to multiple people at once. Following an update that brought voice messages and polls to Channels, the feature is now getting an advanced search by c.....»»
iOS 18 brings much needed features to Journal app [Video]
Last year, Apple introduced its brand new Journal App alongside its iOS 17.2 update. It was a very basic app with one real function: inputting journal entries in chronological order. While customers welcomed the new free app, many pretty basic featur.....»»
Researchers explore physiological and molecular processes underlying graft healing
Grafting has long been a cornerstone in agriculture and forestry, allowing for the propagation of desirable plant traits and improved resistance to environmental challenges. Despite its widespread application, grafting still encounters obstacles, inc.....»»
Decoding "Chachi" citrus: Unveiling the secrets of flavorful phytonutrients
Citrus reticulata "Chachi" (CRC), a staple in traditional medicine and modern pharmacology, is renowned for its rich flavonoid content, which underpins its health-promoting properties. Despite its widespread use, the biosynthetic pathways and genetic.....»»
iOS 18.1 to enable RCS for iPhone users in China
With iOS 18, Apple has finally introduced support for Rich Communications Services, or RCS, to the . As we’ve been covering since the first betas, the rollout depends on the carriers working with Apple to enable RCS for their customers. Soon, RCS w.....»»
Another new wasp species discovered by researchers
A newly identified wasp species, Chrysonotomyia susbelli, has been discovered in Houston, Texas, marking the 18th new species identified by Rice University's Scott Egan and his research team since 2014. The discovery, the fourth wasp species found on.....»»
"Emergency" declared over falling UK butterfly numbers
Conservationists on Wednesday voiced concern at a fall in the number of butterflies found in the UK, declaring a "butterfly emergency" and calling for greater protections for under-threat species......»»
GM, Unifor reach tentative deal at CAMI BrightDrop EV van plant in Ontario
The deal, if ratified by rank-and-file members, will cover about 1,300 hourly workers at GM Canada’s CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, Ontario......»»
Apple is now manufacturing one of its iPhone chips in the US
TSMC Arizona’s factory has started producing Apple’s A16 Bionic chips. First introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro, Cupertino has begun making one of its latest … The post Apple is now manufacturing one of its iPhone chips in the US app.....»»
These missing iOS 18 features are coming in iOS 18.1 or later
The newly released iOS 18 has tons of new features to offer. But there are also lots of features it doesn’t include, that are coming later. Apple Intelligence, the new Siri, Apple Mail upgrades, and a whole lot more won’t hit your iPhone until fu.....»»
iPhone 16 firmware can now be restored wirelessly from another iPhone
It’s been a long time since Apple has been working on a system to let users wirelessly recover and restore the firmware of their devices. This was first introduced for Apple Watch with iOS 15.4 and watchOS 8.5, and then expanded to Apple TV with iO.....»»
Astronomers discover new feature in exoplanet distribution that"s between the Neptunian Desert and Savanna
Astronomers have uncovered the "Neptunian Ridge," a newly identified feature in the distribution of exoplanets. This discovery, led by an international team including members of the University of Geneva, The NCCR PlanetS and the Centro de Astrobiolog.....»»
Denver"s experiment in providing a soft landing for newly arrived migrants is expensive but necessary, says researcher
The burden of supporting asylum-seekers with food and housing often falls to cities, creating severe budget crunches. But Denver is piloting a new approach designed to integrate immigrants into the workforce faster......»»
Newly developed OLED could enable compact, lightweight night vision
A new type of OLED (organic light emitting diode) could replace bulky night vision goggles with lightweight glasses, making them cheaper and more practical for prolonged use, according to University of Michigan researchers......»»
Unveiling soil moisture patterns with advanced navigation tech
A pioneering method for soil moisture retrieval using satellite navigation systems has been introduced, significantly boosting the accuracy and efficiency of global data collection. The research, published in the journal Satellite Navigation, tackles.....»»