At a farm north of London, Ont., researchers with Western University are planting the seeds for a new chapter in farming — one that could bring year-round harvests and fresh produce to remote northern communities with minimal environmental impact. Western University researchers say solar-driven Agrotunnel uses little energy, water Western …
Read More »The box tree moth could wreak havoc on your shrubs. Here’s what you need to know
If you have boxwood plants in your yard or neighbourhood, there’s an invasive pest you need to be on the lookout for this spring. Boxwood shrubs are some of the most common landscaping plants used residentially. If you have boxwood plants in your yard or neighbourhood, there’s an invasive pest …
Read More »They’re helping their brother use his voice through AI
An Ottawa tech worker is building on his brother's experience with cerebral palsy to improve voice recognition software and help people with speech impairment connect with the world. Ottawa tech worker creates AI program to help brother with cerebral palsy connect with world On his YouTube channel, Anand Munje interviews …
Read More »‘Heart-in-a-box’ technology lets Canadian organ donor save a life
When Robbie Sherren died on May 7, he became the first Canadian adult to donate his heart after cardiac or circulatory death. The legacy is helping his parents cope and igniting a new approach to save lives in this country, doctors say. Donation advance will expand cardiac transplants, doctors say …
Read More »Early preparations key to mitigating impact of looming La Niña
La Niña, the opposite of El Niño, is a climatic phenomenon characterized by unusually cooler sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. While El Niño brings drought and heat, La Niña tends to trigger above-normal rainfall, potentially leading to flooding, landslides, and other weather-related hazards. As the …
Read More »Millions uprooted, left homeless
The millions of IDPs around the world deserve a future free from fear and insecurity. New data reveals a record-breaking 75.9 million people are categorized as internally displaced persons (IDPs) — forced to flee their homes within their own countries due to conflict and violence. This number, according to the …
Read More »‘Atin Ito’ Coalition successfully installs markers in West Philippine Sea
Two fishermen who joined the civilian mission of Atin Ito Coalition in the West Philippine Sea install floating markers in the vicinity waters within the Philippines’ exclusibe economic zone on May 15, 2024. (Photo by Atin Ito / Akbayan Party) An advocate group which embarked on a daring journey to …
Read More »PH tells UN body: Marcos strategy ‘greatly improved’ drug war
The Philippine government reported that the supply and demand reduction strategy of the Marcos Administration has greatly improved the country’s war against illegal drugs, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos, said this before global leaders attending the 33rd Session …
Read More »Marcos’ education priorities: Climb world rankings, keep free tuition law
President Marcos and Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte repaint chairs in a classroom during a visit to the Victorino Mapa High School in San Miguel, Manila yesterday as part of the annual ‘Brigada Eskwela’ aimed at preparing schools for the opening of classes on Aug. 29. At right, …
Read More »Tolentino seeks expulsion, ‘persona non-grata’ tag against Chinese envoy over wiretapping issue
Senator Francis Tolentino Chinese ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian should be immediately expelled from our country and declared “persona non grata,” if proven guilty in the alleged wiretapping of the Chinese Embassy on officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), according to Senator Francis Tolentino. Tolentino said …
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