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Hand-powered device disinfects drinking water with nanoparticles
Turning the crank on a simple device filled with nanoparticles can remove serious pathogens from water in seconds, making it suitable for areas without electricity Source link
Amazon restores cloud services unit AWS after massive outage hits major apps, websites
Amazon’s cloud services unit AWS was recovering on Monday from a widespread outage that knocked out thousands of websites along with some of the world’s most popular apps — including Snapchat and Reddit — and disrupted businesses globally. Source link
How this P.E.I. lobster tank designed by students streamlines shellfish storage
A P.E.I. seafood company has a new way of storing lobsters, thanks to some UPEI engineering students who helped design a new “rainfall” storage system that makes it easier to load and unload pallets of lobsters, while keeping them wet and healthy. CBC’s Nancy Russell has more. Source link
Why U.S. investors are eyeing the Canadian oilpatch, even as oil prices dip
There’s growing interest in the Canadian oilpatch coming from south of the border. Experts say the trend is driven in part by a shift in political rhetoric in this country, along with better economics for the Canadian oilpatch compared with the U.S. Source link
Could 'microdosing' psilocybin help people with anxiety? This study aims to find out
Researchers in Kingston, Ont., are embarking upon a clinical trial that will look at whether very small doses of psilocybin — the hallucinogenic compound in magic mushrooms — can offer relief to people suffering from general anxiety disorder. Source link
50-year immigration wait stuns lawyers and families, but IRCC says it's no mistake
Processing times for Canadian immigration applications have reached unprecedented lengths — up to 50 years under some permanent residency programs — stunning applicants and lawyers who say the system has become unviable. Source link
Inside the lab that helps solve cold cases in Quebec
Quebec’s forensic lab, the Laboratoire de sciences judiciaires et de médecine légale du Québec, is the only one of its kind in the province using cutting-edge genetic genealogy to solve decades-old murder cases. Source link
Australia's McKeown, O'Callaghan start post-Titmus era in style
Mollie O’Callaghan and Kaylee McKeown launched Australia’s post-Ariarne Titmus era in style by smashing short course world records at the World Cup meet in Westmont, Ill. Source link
Will Dandjinou paces Canadian short trackers to 5-medal day at World Tour event
Will Dandjinou of Sherbrooke, Que., collected three speed skating medals Sunday for a two-day total of five, leading the Canadian team at the Short Track World Tour stop in Montreal. Source link
Blue Jays spring back to life with 6-2 Game 6 win against Seattle Mariners
Hot offence and strong pitching by the Blue Jays propelled Toronto to a 6-2 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Sunday. With this victory, the Blue Jays live to fight another day and the winner-take-all Game 7 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) is set […]