Author: Maria Gill

aWe’ve lost count of books, documentaries, and newspaper articles that truly tell us about algorithmic threats to society, such as the dangers of technological bias and manipulation of opinion on social networks. The scandals of the past three years explain this miserable, generalized post. The Cambridge Analytica case in 2018 marked the beginning of an era of distrust in algorithmic science, a relatively new discipline, with the illegal use of data from millions of Facebook users. We shouldn’t, however, get into the realm of Manoe, all good or all bad: reality is more subtle.Many scientists and engineers organize to warn…

Salle d’entraînement avec téléviseur, douche et vestiaire, table de ping-pong et borne d’arcade, rangement à vélos … un restaurant de Québec prend les grands moyens pour «gâter» son équ et déjouer la pénurie de main-d ‘artistic work. Despite the pandemic, Chez Rioux & Pettigrew, a restaurant in the Old Port sector, has invested several thousand dollars in training and relaxation spaces. When sanitary regulations permit, equipment will be provided to employees free of charge. Photo Archive, Stephens LeBlanc A relaxation area has also been created. The initiative reminds us of the benefits offered in innovation and digital industries. In the…

Basic Playing music has positive effects on the cognitive development of older people with dementia. Being part of a choir or participating in workshops about instruments also improves their well-being. Music has already been the subject of many scientific works, which have shown to stimulate creativity. Improve sleepOr even promote relaxation by reducing stress. Not only Useful for the cognitive development of young childrenListening to music can also help older adults, especially those with cognitive disorders. This is evidenced by a meta-analysis of nine studies published in 1997 Journal of the American Society of Geriatrics. According to its authors, playing…

Animal and environmental activists on Saturday shut down several distribution centers in the UK for the American fast food chain McDonald’s, saying it would affect 1,300 restaurants. Also read: Greta Thunberg calls for a change in production and consumption habits Also read: Canada restrict, but not ban, neonicotinoid pesticides Also read: Eeyou Istchee Baie-James: 23 protected areas now “We are doing this to end the misery of fast food that causes obesity, destroys the Amazon and warms the planet,” explained on Twitter Animal Rebellion, the group behind this measure targeting four distribution centers in England in Coventry (center), Manchester. (North)…

When we talk about chimeras, we immediately think of wonderful creatures. Fictional monsters mixing the head of a lion and the tail of a dragon or a snake. However, they are found in science: they are living organisms made of cells of various types. For the first time, researchers have inserted human cells into monkey embryos: the first barbarism between a human and a monkey. Science fiction fans should pay attention: the world of blue mensymbol picture It may not be too far away.If scientists do not yet know how to develop these hybrids for more than a few days,…

Catherine Crepeau – The Rumor Detector Science. Your dog greets you with a wagging tail and you conclude that he’s happy you are back. Is your interpretation correct? The Rumor detector Verification. Tail movements say a lot about a dog’s feelings. Hence, the tail between the legs could translate his tension or fear. As she stands upright, she signals her desire to dominate. But the pulse may have more than one meaning, according to Italian researchers at the Research Center for Mind and Brain Sciences (CIMeC) From the University of Trento (Italy). at a study Published in 2013 in review…

Ottawa, ONMay 21, 2021 / CNW / – Fisheries and Oceans Canada On the east coast to Canada, Atlantic mackerel plays an important role in local economies as a recreational or commercial fishery or as fishing bait. It is also an important food source for many species, including tuna and Atlantic cod. Unfortunately, the number of mackerel fish of spawning age is at an all-time low. Immediate steps must be taken to preserve and restore the population. Today, the Canadian Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and Coast Guard, mr Bernadette Jordan, Announced a total permitted catch (TAC) of 4,000 tons for…

TheThe Norwegian Cruise Line, which hopes to be able to resume flights to the West Indies and Europe this summer or this fall, already announced its colors a few weeks ago: All its passengers and crew will have to present proof of vaccination against the coronavirus disease. Something would be impossible for her every time she landed in Florida, under a new law signed last week by that state’s Republican governor.According to the analysis cited by him The New York TimesBefore the pandemic, 60% of cruise shipments in the United States were from ports located in Florida.Several national and regional…

This situation can be explained by the stumbling block in discussions between the Canadian company and its employees regarding the adoption of a new collective agreement. Among other things, the issue of paid sick leave is in dispute, according to Mac Joslin, a 1999 dealer of local Unifor store. More is needed for new workers, in particular, according to Jocelyn, who says the pandemic is rapidly draining up paid sick leave banks for employees. These members [certains des nouveaux employés] Three days of sick leave […] The test takes all sick days for a year, He explains. And if you…

Becancour. May is an opportunity for the Canadian Multiple Sclerosis Society at Center de Quebec to raise awareness. A cause that particularly affects Louis Jocelyn, a man who has lived with the condition for 30 years and his family. Always upright despite being in a wheelchair, the former police officer who lives in Saint-Grégoire is still hoping to someday find a cure for the autoimmune disease that has, in his case, made him quadriplegic. “My wife helped me a lot. I keep my spirits high. At 73, despite everything, I was living a good life. I still felt useful. Helping…