University of California Scientists Unleashes AI to Predict Chemotherapy Resistance in Cancer

University of California Scientists Unleashes AI to Predict Chemotherapy Resistance in Cancer

In a massive leap forward for cancer research, scientists at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have harnessed the power of machine learning to confront one of the most daunting challenges in the field — predicting resistance to chemotherapy. The groundbreaking study, unveiled on January 18, 2024, in the esteemed journal Cancer … Read more

Canadian-built underwater observatory transmitting data from around Antarctica

Canadian-built underwater observatory transmitting data from around Antarctica

A cache of scientific equipment that could fit in the back of an SUV has been lowered into the sea north of the Antarctic Peninsula, and is already streaming open-source data for anyone wanting to monitor the Southern Ocean’s health. Scientists say the underwater observatory collects measurements, including temperature, oxygen concentration and chlorophyll levels, and … Read more

Launch day is finally close for these students and their teensy, climate-measuring satellite

Launch day is finally close for these students and their teensy, climate-measuring satellite

Daniel Dolomont, Muneeb Azher, Victoria Vaters and C-CORE vice-president of remote sensing Desmond Power are just a few members of the big team behind the Killick-1 cube satellite. (Submitted by Memorial University) A team of students at Memorial University is counting down to blast-off.  The group of engineers designed and built their own satellite, with a plan … Read more

In new film I.S.S., space is the next frontier for U.S.-Russia tensions

In new film I.S.S., space is the next frontier for U.S.-Russia tensions

Gabriela Cowperthwaite is the first to admit her new film, I.S.S., is out of step with her career to date. The director of Blackfish (a documentary about the cruel treatment of orcas in captivity, Children of the Underground (about a covert network built to smuggle families away from abusive partners) and Our Friend (a true story of … Read more

Loblaws will no longer offer 50% discount on expiring food products

Loblaws will no longer offer 50% discount on expiring food products

If you’ve been trying to save money on your grocery bill by waiting until food is marked down to 50 per cent, get ready for some sticker shock on your next visit to a Loblaw-owned grocery store. According to an email from Loblaw Companies Ltd. reviewed by CBC News, it will no longer discount perishable foods like meat, … Read more

Scientists work to stop self-cloning crayfish in Burlington, Ont., pond after 1st detection in Canada

Scientists work to stop self-cloning crayfish in Burlington, Ont., pond after 1st detection in Canada

An invasive species of crayfish that reproduces by cloning itself was discovered last summer in a Burlington, Ont., park — the first time the marbled crayfish has been identified in the wild in North America. Since then, a group of experts has been working to stop the species from spreading.  The crayfish are in City View park, on … Read more

How smart marketing, scarce supply and unique colours made the Stanley cup a must-have item

How smart marketing, scarce supply and unique colours made the Stanley cup a must-have item

The Stanley Quencher, pictured for sale on the company’s website, is an insulated stainless steel travel mug that’s become extremely popular on social media and among consumers. A dramatic rise in the company’s revenue is being attributed in part to the tumbler. (Stanley) The Stanley cup is so popular these days that even technology giants … Read more

Incontinence in women might point to future disability: Research

Incontinence in women might point to future disability: Research

WASHINTON DC: If you are one of the 30 to 50 per cent of women who suffer from urine incontinence, new research reveals that it may become a major health problem.Having more frequent urinary incontinence and leakage amounts is associated with higher odds of disability, according to RUSH researchers in a study published in the … Read more

From corny jokes to job applications, ChatGPT’s new store is selling specialized AI software

From corny jokes to job applications, ChatGPT’s new store is selling specialized AI software

Prominent artificial intelligence company OpenAI has launched a new way for developers to sell and distribute their own, custom versions of AI software through an online store, with industry participants and watchdogs saying it could change how businesses and consumers use the technology. The GPT Store will include personalized artificial intelligence applications, and will let users discover and build versions … Read more

From Avatar to Dune: The most anticipated new shows and movies of 2024, and where to watch them

From Avatar to Dune: The most anticipated new shows and movies of 2024, and where to watch them

Hot on the heels of one of the best years for movie and TV releases in recent memory, 2024 is shaping up to be an impressive year for screens both big and small. Even though there may have been strikes last year, seriously delaying the majority of projects scheduled for release, there are loads of … Read more