Agricultural Technologies Are Key to Sustainable Food Systems in Canada
By Yasmin Ranade
What is ag-tech)? How important is it to Canadian farming, our economy, the environment?
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2022 Google Search Trends
By Yasmin Ranade
Information-seeking Canadians asked Google about international events, like the conflict in Ukraine, the World Cup, the passing of Queen Elizabeth but there were also a few top stories that were uniquely Canadian, What were this year’s top search trends and news stories that interested Canadians the most?
Scrubbing the Sky to Save the Planet
By Yasmin Ranade
One possible area for climate change intervention is direct air capture (DAC). That will likely require scrubbing the sky of billions of tons per year and the creation of a vast new industry comparable in size to the infrastructure moving fossil fuels around.”
Uncovered: Inclusive Digital Platform Supports Diverse Breast Cancer Community
By Yasmin Ranade
Uncovered: A Breast Recognition Project is a Canadian first-of-its kind resource created in collaboration with Rethink Breast Cancer. It was developed as a personal response to experiences related to the lack of imagery featuring Black bodies in the cancer care space.
Students Help Montreal Start-up Develop Breakthrough Tech to Convert Energy From Light
By Yasmin Ranade
Laval-based WattByWatt has developed breakthrough technology to convert light to energy, which could disrupt how we power everyday electronics. Potential applications for the novel energy system range from charging cell phones or Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, to powering the beacons and smart RFID tags found on items in the supermarket, to charging outdoor cameras or household WiFi networks.
Nissan Canada and Waze Bring Back Glow Guards for Halloween
By Yasmin Ranade
What a great way to make Halloween safer for children and drivers! For the third year, Nissan Canada is helping to make the road safer for drivers and pedestrians alike with the return of Glow Guards – reflective, self-adhesive stickers that can easily be attached to children’s clothing or Halloween costumes to help make them more visible to drivers.
Tech Leader Speaks to Emerging Tech Impacting Small Businesses
By Yasmin Ranade
In Canada, small and medium businesses employ 88 percent of the workforce and contribute more than half of the country’s gross domestic profit, and so examining how tech continues to impact and transform such a vibrant part of our economy is critical.
Dreamer Day Fest Lighting a Career Spark for Girls: STEAM, Trades and Entrepreneurship
By Yasmin Ranade
The Dreamer Day Fest 2022 will run from October 4 – 5, 2022 at the Enercare Centre – Exhibition Place in Toronto. This event will include keynote addresses from high-profile women who are leaders in their fields, including STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), skilled trades, emergency response, entrepreneurship, and leadership.