Putting a price on exoskeleton assistance puts users in the driver’s seat of honing the tech
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Cicadas could hold the secret to self-cleaning surfaces – new study
Fotoz by David G/ShutterstockNature is inspiring scientists all the time. Some ideas are still in research, like beaver-inspired super-warm wetsuits....
As Meta launches its Threads microblogging site, Twitter is being kicked while it’s down
Michael Vi / ShutterstockElon Musk is no stranger to highly competitive markets in which you take advantage of a competitor’s...
Why guys who post a lot on social media are seen as less manly
Do men post less often on social media because they fear being judged as effeminate? A-Digit/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty ImagesFor...
Meta’s Threads is surging, but mass migration from Twitter is likely to remain an uphill battle
Meta's new Threads platform is going gangbusters, but that doesn't mean it will replace Twitter. AP Photo/Richard DrewTwitter’s move on...
Why putting off college math can be a good idea
Research shows that at least 17% of the population experiences high levels of math anxiety. Emilija Manevska/Moment via Getty Images...
Why Meta’s Threads app is the biggest threat to Twitter yet
ShutterstockThe launch of social media app Threads as a competitor to Twitter is a game-changer. Meta, which also owns Facebook...
Bill C-18: Google and Meta spark crucial test for Canadian journalism
Three events have recently marked a powerful inflection point in Canadian journalism. First, Google and Meta announced they will no...
Facial recognition technology could soon be everywhere – here’s how to make it safer
shutterstock The recent coronation of King Charles III was a high-profile example of when facial recognition technology has been used...
Human nature can steer people away from new things – and that can blind them to novel threats
When you don't know what you're looking for, it's easier to miss it. U.S. Navy via Getty Images NewsThere’s a...
