How do sleep trackers work, and are they worth it? A sleep scientist breaks it down
Many smartwatches, fitness and wellness trackers now offer sleep tracking among their many functions. Wear…
Archetyp was one of the dark web’s biggest drug markets. A global sting has shut it down
Last week, one of the dark web’s most prominent drug marketplaces – Archetyp – was…
Neuropathic pain has no immediate cause – research on a brain receptor may help stop this hard-to-treat condition
Pain is easy to understand until it isn’t. A stubbed toe or sprained ankle hurts,…
4 reasons to be concerned about Bill C-4’s threats to Canadian privacy and sovereignty
In Canada, federal political parties are not governed by basic standards of federal privacy law.…
Global warming is changing cloud patterns. That means more global warming
At any given time, about two-thirds of Earth’s surface is covered by clouds. Overall, they…
How mice ‘listen’ with their whiskers
Oh no! You dropped your keys on the ground, and it is too dark to…
Smartphones are once again setting the agenda for justice as the Latino community documents ICE actions
It has been five years since May 25, 2020, when George Floyd gasped for air…
Expansion of marriage rights to same-sex couples also expanded access to the psychological benefits that come with tying the knot
Marriage and the ability to start a family are human rights. Ten years ago, on…
‘Guerrilla rewilding’ aims for DIY conservation – but it may do more harm than good
Ever since modern environmentalism took off in the 1960s, people have tried to undo the…
Robot eyes are power hungry. What if we gave them tools inspired by the human brain?
Robots are increasingly becoming a part of our lives – from warehouse automation to robotic…