Churchill residents hopeful railway deal will revitalize their shuttered port
CHURCHILL, Man. — News of a deal to sell and repair a Manitoba town’s broken rail line means more than just a return to reasonably priced groceries and easier access for visitors to the polar bear capital of Canada. It has brought hope that Churchill, the once-bustling port on Hudson Bay, will soon be busy […]
Documentary explores challenges faced by Canadian women scientists
‘People thought that she didn’t look like a scientist because she was female’ When Brandy Yanchyk realized that few of the women she knew were scientists, she decided to investigate. What the filmmaker discovered is that while plenty of women enter careers in science, many leave because of roadblocks and challenges, as illustrated in Ms. […]
A look into the state of bendable phone technology
Over the years, countless science fiction films and TV shows have boldly predicted that digital screens of the future will come in all shapes and sizes, from curved billboards to foldable newspapers. It’s become a staple sci-fi ingredient. In these futuristic realms, literally any surface can become a screen capable of displaying sleek, moving high-resolution […]
The Two Technologies That Can Clinch Electrification
As the electric grid cleans up its act, the grid to get off of will be the natural-gas grid, according to experts studying ways to reduce carbon emissions. But to convince people to cut that cord, electric technologies may have to do everything gas can do—better. About 68 percent of fossil-fuel use in single-family homes […]
I’ll Let You In on a Secret About New Technology: Everyone Has an Agenda
It’s easy to get caught up in the benefits of new tech, but be cognizant of “techlash” and try to foresee the negatives. If you can, you’ll be much more prepared to take on technology and wield it for good. It’s no secret that there are some interesting and ground-breaking technologies emerging, but it can […]
Under Armour’s HOVR Havoc Basketball Shoe Hits Shelves Across Canada
Under Armour has finally released the UA HOVR Havoc Low and UA HOVR Havoc Mid. The much-hyped sneaker was specially designed for basketball players and features the brand’s acclaimed HOVR foam cushioning technology that originally made its debut in February with the HOVR Sonic and HOVR Phantom running shoes. “When we launched the HOVR Phantom […]