Author: Maria Gill

“The invasion of Ukraine intensified supply difficulties and raised commodity prices and inflation around the world.” (Photo: The Canadian Press) The deputy central bank governor said, on Tuesday, that the severity and persistence of supply chain disruptions, which helped fuel the rising cost of living, surprised the Bank of Canada. In a speech to Women in Capital Markets in Toronto, Carolyn Rogers noted that it has been difficult to get a clear vision of the future over the past two years. “Problems that started in a few major products, such as microchips, have spread to a wide range of commodities,”…

primary The brain controls all organs of the human body, motor and cognitive functions, as well as hormonal production. The human brain has the same general structure as the brain of other mammals. The more social relationships we have, the more specific our brain structures become. This is what French researchers have just shown, and published in Science Advances Magazine. “Social Group Capture” The connections between social network and brain volume have already been the subject of previous studies in the field of neuroscience. For example, scientists were interested in the difference in the size of the amygdala in the…

The Amazon Workers’ Union (ALU), on the basis of the first resounding victory at the beginning of April, could not immediately renew its exploits: the employees of the Amazon sorting center in New York voted overwhelmingly against the organization’s arrival at their site. • Read also: Amazon union employees in Quebec? • Read also: Tech giants slowed by inflation and shortages • Read also: US Apple Store employees submit first official union application According to a count posted online, 618 workers at a warehouse called LDJ5 voted “no” when asked if they wanted to be represented by the ALU, compared…

Can the brain accept and use a robotic limb? Behind this question, it relates above all to cerebral plasticity. Researchers from the CNRS and the University of Tokyo in Japan attempted the experiment by sticking a sixth finger on the hands of several volunteers. Because if we know the brain’s ability to adapt when replacing a missing limb with a robotic one, we know very little about the brain’s reaction to the extra limb.>> Read also: ‘Reinforced’ Bodies: Will cyberpower soon work for everyone?The use of the sixth finger is possible!After a while, the participants were able to use and…

Sometimes grocery shopping is expensive; Here are some tips for saving money when preparing food. Elena Vaita, founder of Mezza Luna Cooking School, showed journalist Dominic Talbot how to save money when cooking at night. Here are his tips: 1) Grow her vegetables at home. All you need is a small yard or even a balcony to grow some vegetables at home. This can lead to significant savings. 2) Avoid expensive products. When shopping, carefully check the prices of the products you are shopping for. For the same product, some may be much more expensive than others. Likewise, items like…

55.2 million people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, according to the World Health Organization. A number that is expected to reach 139 million in 2050. A recent study attributes the increase in so-called early cases to the increased use of smartphones. Published in the scientific journal “Current Alzheimer’s Research»This research establishes a link between the development of early cases of Alzheimer’s disease and excessive exposure to electromagnetic waves from cell phones and Wi-Fi networks. It has been generally accepted for nearly a quarter of a century that Alzheimer’s disease results from the excessive accumulation of calcium in the brain. Specifically, an…

(Ottawa) The Federal Privacy Commissioner and his county counterparts have recommended creating a legal framework that limits the use of facial recognition by police forces. Posted at 2:57 pm. Emily Bergeron Canadian Press Federal Commissioner Daniel Terrain said in his testimony on Monday: “[This technology]can be very invasive, enable widespread surveillance, lead to biased results and undermine human rights, including the right to participate freely, without supervision, in the democratic life. Parliamentary committee to examine the matter. At the same time, he added, facial recognition also has benefits “if used responsibly”. However, Mr Therrien and his provincial and territorial counterparts…

Do chameleons really change their color to camouflage themselves? Do you really have to pee on a jellyfish sting to relieve the pain? Are caffeine and methane really the same molecule? And is it true that lightsabers or invisibility cloaks could actually exist? Misconceptions, myths, urban legends, and other questions are at the heart of the new Futura podcast, Science or Fiction, hosted by Melissa Leborough.Want not to miss any news? To learn new things every day? Or just to indulge in a sound trip? Discover Futura Podcast!You will also be interested [EN VIDÉO] Extraordinary Studies of the IgNobel Prize…

Ontario is the place par excellence for French or bilingual studies. One of the reasons why Ontario attracts over 48% of international students to Canada is its vibrant economy. In fact, it is the perfect place to start your career. There is a huge shortage of bilingual professionals Due to a shortage of bilingual professionals, Ontario managers have difficulty filling positions within their organizations. For this reason, bilingual candidates are in a strong position. In fact, they have better control over the terms of their salary and other benefits. For example, they can earn Up to 10% to 30% more…

Remember that the vast majority of viruses are exclusive to one species. But with the amount of viruses circulating, this has left, through all ages, a large number who, by chance, have been able to pass on to another species. And sometimes us. The learner’s name is animal originAn infectious disease transmitted from animals to humans. The COVID-19 pandemic is a zoonotic disease, although we are not yet sure of the original animal. By changing the area, the animal can thus intersect with an animal it has not met before. Does it increase the chances of disease transmission across species?…