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Bird watching may build better brains, study says
A new study looking at the brains of expert birdwatchers found they were structurally more efficient, allowing them to retain details and absorb new information better than non-experts. Source link
College of Family Physicians of Canada calls on Ottawa to increase support for family doctors
The College of Family Physicians of Canada is urging the government to reduce administrative burdens and barriers for family physicians so that they can deliver better patient care. Source link
NASA revamps its plans for the moon
NASA has revamped the plans for its Artemis program, meaning the mission that was intended to put astronauts back on the moon in 2028 will instead conduct test flights next year in low-Earth orbit. Source link
Frozen blueberries sold in Canada and U.S. recalled over listeria contamination risk, FDA says
A U.S. company is recalling more than 25,000 kilograms of frozen blueberries that were distributed in Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin and Canada, U.S. officials say. Source link
Wide-eyed rookie to world-class: Para nordic star Wilkie ready for next step as Milano Cortina beckons
Now preparing for her third Paralympic Games at Milano Cortina, the 25-year-old Para Nordic skier reflects on how far she’s come — from a wide-eyed teenager at her first Paralympics in 2018 to a multi-medallist athlete still hungry for growth. Source link
Wide-eyed rookie to world-class: Para nordic star Wilkie ready for next step as Milano Cortina beckons
Now preparing for her third Paralympic Games at Milano Cortina, the 25-year-old Para Nordic skier reflects on how far she’s come — from a wide-eyed teenager at her first Paralympics in 2018 to a multi-medallist athlete still hungry for growth. Source link
Auger-Aliassime's hot February halted by Medvedev in Dubai semifinal
Felix Auger-Aliassime’s run at the Dubai Tennis Championships ended Friday with a 6-4, 6-2 semifinal loss to third seed Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, at the ATP 500 event. Source link
Para nordic star Wilkie, hockey captain McGregor named Canada's flag-bearers for Paralympics opening ceremony
Hockey captain Tyler McGregor and Para nordic skier Natalie Wilkie will be Canada’s Paralympic flag-bearers for the Milano-Cortina opening ceremony on March 6, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced Friday morning. Source link
Human brain cells on a chip learned to play Doom in a week
Neuron-powered computer chips can now be easily programmed to play a first-person shooter game, bringing biological computers a step closer to useful applications Source link