Unlocking the Creative Mind: Art Therapy for Enhanced Cognition in Seniors

Unlocking the Creative Mind Art Therapy for Enhanced Cognition in Seniors By Surabhi and Sumedha Shastry, Rachel Ni, and Abigail Chao Pristine white canvases, dollops of paint composed of the primary colors, and chairs waiting to be occupied. The scene was set, and all that was left was for the seniors to enter the room....

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Infrastructure is the Concealed Wiring of Our Civilization

Each winter, I set a goal of not slipping on ice during my runs. Each winter, I’ve failed. Bruised hips and scraped knees tell those tales. Darkness is the primary factor. A typical run begins long before there’s even a hint of morning light. My steps are never fully confident, the snow concealing potential danger...

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Underwater Acoustics Data Challenge Workshop 2023: Using Machine Learning to Identify Bioacoustic Signals

Artash Nath, Grade 12 Student. Toronto. A two-day residential Underwater Acoustics Data Challenge Workshop 2023 was organized by the “Special Interest Group for Underwater Acoustics (SIGUA)” of the UK Acoustics Network on 11-12 September 2023 at Guyers House, near Bath, UK. The workshop objectives were to explore solutions to research challenges set by industry. 30...

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Getting the Conditions Right for Progress in Weather Forecasting

The first thing I do each morning is check the weather forecast. As a morning runner in Québec, Canada, I can be in for the full spectrum of conditions: rain, blizzards, ice, darkness, sunshine, wind, and anything between 25 and -30 degrees Celsius (77 to -22 degrees Fahrenheit). And to top it off, 2023 seems...

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