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Deep Brain Stimulation Deserves a Standing Ovation

January 15, 2025 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

By stimulating specific parts of the brain via implanted electrodes, researchers are getting closer to helping spinal-cord injury patients walk again. Get the full story Deep Brain Stimulation Deserves a Standing Ovation

The beginnings of a quantum network link between Dutch cities

January 14, 2025 Maryse de la Giroday Science in Society, Technology and Engineering

Dutch researchers, having previously announced a multi-node quantum network of three quantum processors (see my July 8, 2021 posting), are now part of an international team which has announced in an October 30, 2024 news item on ScienceDaily, a further advancement toward a future quantum internet, An international research team led by QuTech has demonstrated...

Being told “you can do it if you try” is really discouraging

January 14, 2025 Stephen Heard Biology and Life Sciences, General Science

I bet you’ve had this experience. There’s something you’re not particularly good at; you mention that fact; and someone responds by telling with “Oh, but you can do it if you try”. It’s always someone with the very best of intentions, believing that they’re being encouraging and supportive. But it’s also always someone who’s quite...

Improving cardiology imaging with gold nanoparticles

January 13, 2025 Maryse de la Giroday Science in Society, Technology and Engineering

Courtesy: University of Ottawa An October 28, 2024 news item on phys.org announces a breakthrough in cardiac imaging, Note: A link has been removed, Researchers at the University of Ottawa have made a breakthrough in heart disease diagnostics. They have developed a new type of contrast agent for a medical imaging technique called intravascular optical...

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January 10, 2025 jeremy Communication, Education and Outreach, Multimedia, Physics and Astronomy

I feel like I’m reading in smaller and smaller chunks each year.

Canine Blockbusters with Alexis Devine and Teresa J Rhyne at Bark! Fest

January 10, 2025 Zazie Todd Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science

Watch or listen to the recording of Canine Blockbusters at Bark! Fest with Alexis Devine talking about her book I Am Bunny and Teresa J Rhyne on her book Poppy in the Wild.Zazie Todd, Alexis Devine, Teresa J. Rhyne, and Kristi Benson hold up copies of the books at Bark! Fest. Kerry Nichols was unable...

Menstrual stem cells and their promise

January 10, 2025 Various bloggers Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science

Image from Freepik A challenge in stem cell research and clinical application is the imbalance between demand and the limited availability of these stem cells. This shortage complicates the development of effective therapies and restricts treatment options for patients. Because stem cells come from unique sources, such as the bone marrow, kidneys, heart and liver,...

A Wake-Up Call for Parents of Preschoolers

January 9, 2025 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

Screen time for young children shot up during the pandemic, but we're now learning more about just how damaging it can be for their sleep. Get the full story A Wake-Up Call for Parents of Preschoolers

How Genomic Tools are Helping Pork Producers Breed Healthier Hogs

January 9, 2025 Genome Alberta Biology and Life Sciences

Alberta may be famous for its beef, but the province is also home to a thriving pork sector. Canada is the third largest global pork exporter, and approx. 20% of that pork is raised here in Alberta. Healthy pigs are foundational to this success, and genomic tools are helping pig breeders maximize pig health and...

From Metal Production to Microreactors: Celebrating 2024’s Successes at SRC

January 8, 2025 Saskatchewan Research Council Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Technology and Engineering

SRC’s 77th year in operation as a research and technology organization saw a great many achievements that are worthy of a second look. From our production of rare earth metals to our microreactor research, from our lithium processing upgrades to our sensor-based ore sorting services and even our first ever Tech Expo event, join us...

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Message from the Editor: The End of an Era

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Deep Brain Stimulation Deserves a Standing Ovation

The beginnings of a quantum network link between Dutch cities

Being told “you can do it if you try” is really discouraging

Improving cardiology imaging with gold nanoparticles

Fractured

Canine Blockbusters with Alexis Devine and Teresa J Rhyne at Bark! Fest

Menstrual stem cells and their promise

A Wake-Up Call for Parents of Preschoolers

How Genomic Tools are Helping Pork Producers Breed Healthier Hogs

From Metal Production to Microreactors: Celebrating 2024’s Successes at SRC

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