Nobel laureate in physics Richard Feynman once described turbulence as "the most important unsolved problem of classical physics." Understanding turbulence in classical fluids like water and air is difficult partly because of the challenge in identifying the vortices swirling within those fluids. Locating vortex tubes and tracking their motion could greatly simplify the … [Read more...] about Engineering researchers visualize the motion of vortices in superfluid turbulence
Could Mario Kart teach us how to reduce world poverty and improve sustainability? Environmental expert says the Nintendo racing game has important lessons for social and economic programs that could benefit the world’s developing regions
Many Mario Kart enthusiasts are familiar with the rush of racing down Rainbow Road, barely squeaking around a corner, and catching a power-up from one of the floating square icons on the screen -- or, less ideally, slipping on a banana peel laid by another racer and flying off the side of the road into oblivion. This heated competition between multiple players, who use a … [Read more...] about Could Mario Kart teach us how to reduce world poverty and improve sustainability? Environmental expert says the Nintendo racing game has important lessons for social and economic programs that could benefit the world’s developing regions
Facebook blames users for hack that compromised 500 million phone numbers
Facebook has declined to accept responsibility in a recent hack that compromised the phone numbers of 533 million users. In an April 6th blog post, Facebook product management director Mike Clark attempted to address the hack, which was first discovered on April 3rd by Alan Gal, of the cybercrime intelligence firm Hudson Rock. Gal noted that birth dates, locations, email … [Read more...] about Facebook blames users for hack that compromised 500 million phone numbers
The spintronics technology revolution could be just a hopfion away
A decade ago, the discovery of quasiparticles called magnetic skyrmions provided important new clues into how microscopic spin textures will enable spintronics, a new class of electronics that use the orientation of an electron's spin rather than its charge to encode data. But although scientists have made big advances in this very young field, they still don't fully understand … [Read more...] about The spintronics technology revolution could be just a hopfion away
Nokia reveals six new entry level phones for 2021
Nokia is revamping its phone line into three distinct brands: the mid-range X-series, the step-down G-series and the low-end C-series. So far, the company hasn’t revealed specific release dates, markets or Canadian pricing, but MobileSyrup has reached out to the company for more information. The X-series consists of the X20 and the X10. The two smartphones are powered by … [Read more...] about Nokia reveals six new entry level phones for 2021
A breakthrough that enables practical semiconductor spintronics
It may be possible in the future to use information technology where electron spin is used to store, process and transfer information in quantum computers. It has long been the goal of scientists to be able to use spin-based quantum information technology at room temperature. A team of researchers from Sweden, Finland and Japan have now constructed a semiconductor component in … [Read more...] about A breakthrough that enables practical semiconductor spintronics
Quiq acquires Snaps to create a combined customer messaging platform – TechCrunch
At first glance, Quiq and Snaps might sound like similar startups — they both help businesses talk to their customers via text messaging and other messaging apps. But Snaps CEO Christian Brucculeri said “there’s almost no overlap in what we do” and that the companies are “almost complete complements.” That’s why Quiq (based in Bozeman, Montana) is acquiring Snaps (based in New … [Read more...] about Quiq acquires Snaps to create a combined customer messaging platform – TechCrunch
Ontario government sends out stay-at-home order emergency alert
The Ontario government has sent out a stay-at-home order emergency alert stating that people should “only leave home for essential purposes such as food, health care, vaccines, exercise or work.” The notification reminds Ontarians that “it’s the law” and to “stay home, save lives,” before including a link to the province’s official COVID-19 information website. Amid rising … [Read more...] about Ontario government sends out stay-at-home order emergency alert
Rogers to expand wireless network along Highway 14 and 16 in B.C.
Rogers announced plans to expand its wireless network in B.C. along Highway 16 and Highway 14. The project will close existing gaps in wireless coverage and should help make the route safer for travellers. As it stands, there are coverage gaps where, if your car breaks down or if you run into other trouble, you may not have reliable coverage to call for help with your … [Read more...] about Rogers to expand wireless network along Highway 14 and 16 in B.C.
Lenovo’s latest smartphone puts gaming first and being a phone second
Following a major leak yesterday, Lenovo officially announced its new gaming smartphone. Dubbed the ‘Legion Phone Duel 2,’ the phone sports a weird design that should give gamers an edge over the competition. The Legion Phone Duel 2 sports Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 5G, up to 18GB of RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. And, of course, RGB lighting — no gaming product would … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s latest smartphone puts gaming first and being a phone second