The Silver Bullet We Need to Stop COVID: It is Silver? Is it Copper?
by Lee Rickwood
In our fight against COVID-19, a vaccine is no silver bullet. But is silver? Is copper? Canadian tech companies are providing some answers.
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Clever Gift Ideas For Colleagues This Holiday Season
By Christine Persaud
The way we work looks much different than it has in the past, but chances are you are still working with the same colleagues, And though there won’t be a traditional office party this year, it’s still a nice gesture to get little gifts for your team members, colleagues, and friends at work. But what can you get?
How to Do A Socially Distant Gift Exchange
By Christine Persaud
This holiday season will be like no other. People might not get to see their extended family or close friends for the holidays in order to avoid large gatherings. But there are ways to keep doing the things you love during the holidays from afar. The Secret Santa or Kris Kringle gift exchange is historically a favourite among large families, groups of friends, and business colleagues.
New Privacy Laws Coming to Canada
by Lee Rickwood
Under the new Act, Canadians could demand that their information on social media platforms, such as Facebook or Twitter, be permanently deleted. And the country’s privacy commissioner could order them to comply.
Winter Tire Technology
By Yasmin Ranade
Winter days are here – or will come soon to where you live – so why not learn how technology and chemistry factors into winter tire design?
Mobile App Tracks Ice Flows, Documents Climate Change, Preserves Indigenous Knowledge
They were rescued this time. That makes this particular story of how two men and their vehicle fell through the ice a happy one, but sadly, that’s not always the case. Long a hazard for the residents of Canada’s Far…
Ryerson University Students Advance to Global Stage for Environmental Justice Game
By Yasmin Ranade
Two Ryerson University students, Ria Kapoor and Ryan Spooner, have won the Canadian leg of Red Bull Basement 2020, a global competition of ideas involving such relevant issues as smart cities, accessibility, climate action, justice, empowerment, or energy,
Virtual STEM Program for Girls
By Yasmin Ranade
To provide youth the opportunity to explore the world of science, technology, trades, engineering, and mathematics, the Canadian Association for Girls In Science (CAGIS) has launched a new national membership program for girls and gender non-binary your age 7 – 16.