Family nurtures passion for science by participating in U of C research studies
‘We did one where we had to control a remote control car using our brain’ One Calgary family has come up with an innovative way to spark their children’s interest in science and technology. They volunteer them to participate in scientific research studies at the University of Calgary. Dad Darren Floer, and two (of his […]
‘Pretty amazing’: Alberta researchers spot new fossil species – and its lunch
‘We can actually see the shape of some of the scales and we can see the muscles. It’s pretty amazing’ University of Alberta researchers have discovered a new species of ancient underwater lizards in a fossil so well preserved they can see what it had for lunch. “We know what it was eating,” said Ilaria […]
‘A very taboo topic’: Play takes on relationships and people with disabilities
Mine to Have tackles topics from family and caregiver relationships to intimate relationships with skits A new Regina play hopes to dispel stereotypes disabled people face when it comes to relationships, whether they be friendships or intimate situations. Mine to Have is put on by Listen to Dis theatre company for disabled and able-bodied people […]
Affordable housing project aims at industrial Charlottetown
A non-profit company is asking the City of Charlottetown for permission to build affordable housing in what is currently an industrial zone. Kings Square Affordable Housing wants to put 50 units, including apartment buildings and townhouses, on Sherwood Road. It made its pitch for rezoning at a public meeting Tuesday night. Some people raised concerns […]
Leap Motion shows off AR headset with rousing game of ping pong
If you wanted to demonstrate Leap Motion’s low-cost augmented reality headset, how would you do it? Create a flashy, action-packed showcase? Leap Motion has a different idea: an invigorating game of ping pong. The company has crafted a demo that combines the Project North Star headgear with paddle controllers to pit the wearer against an […]
HDR10+ is one step closer to reaching your TV
Samsung, Panasonic, 20th Century Fox and Amazon are one step closer to giving Dolby Vision a run for its money. Companies now have easy access to the open, royalty-free HDR10+ standard thanks to a just-launched program that lets manufacturers prove TVs, monitors and other devices can handle the upgraded picture format. If the firms pass […]
Tesla’s mobile app can turn on top speed limits from anywhere
If you’re a little worried about handing over the keys to your Tesla to a valet, then you might be tempted to engage the car’s “Valet Mode,” which limits the speed of the car to 70MPH and tops out the power and acceleration to just 25 percent. But that also locks out the glove compartment […]
‘Digital Key’ standard uses your phone to unlock your car
Apple, LG, Samsung and major automakers have signed on. You can already use your smartphone as a car key if you own the right vehicle (just ask Tesla Model 3 owners). There hasn’t really been a common standard for it, though, and that has hurt adoption — you can’t guarantee that you’ll have phone access […]
3 Top Driverless Car Stocks
General Motors, Alphabet, and Aptiv are ushering in an era of transportation that will save hundreds of thousands of lives and potentially generate trillions of dollars in new services. What if I told you there was a new technology that had the power to save hundreds of thousands of lives over the next few decades? […]
1 High-Yield Opportunity to Buy, and 1 Dividend Trap to Avoid
SCANA Corporation’s (NYSE:SCG) dividend yield is listed at an enticing 7%, but don’t get suckered in. This utility is dealing with a very troubling situation right now. You are better off sticking to a high-yield stock like utility peer Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) and its very generous 4.9% yield. Here’s why. The bottom falls out […]