Imagine blending the strength of steel with the lightness of foam. This is not Science Fiction, but the reality created by AI. It started when AI was tasked to help find the best structure for new materials. The usual way to find these materials is experimenting with different structures for years. Machine learning changed the rules of the game. Res...
Imagine a city where science fiction dreams come true. Toronto, the bustling metropolis known for its iconic CN Tower, has become an unexpected hub for the legendary Star Trek franchise. Mayor Olivia Chow, a long-time fan since her days in Hong Kong, now leads a city that has embraced this sci-fi phenomenon. Pinewood Toronto Studios, just east of downtown, has been a...
Darko Rajakovic, the current head coach of the Toronto Raptors, isn't your typical NBA coach. At just 16 years old, he started his coaching career in his hometown of Cacak, Serbia. Coaching kids who were eight years old, he never thought he'd one day lead a professional team. Rajakovic has worked hard, moving from Serbia to Spain and back to the United States, coachi...
Heart failure can greatly affect a person's daily life, leading to frequent hospital visits and worsening symptoms. To understand and address these issues, hospitals started using Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs). In 2022, a large academic hospital in Toronto, Canada, included PROMs in their electronic health record system (Epic). This move aimed to capture ...
Ever wondered what summertime drama looks like on the French Riviera? Meet Bonjour Tristesse, a film that's got Hollywood buzzing. This isn't just any old movie—it's the directorial debut of Durga Chew-Bose, and it's based on Françoise Sagan's nifty 1954 novel. The story follows 18-year-old Cécile, who spends her days by the seaside with her charming dad, Raymond, an...
The world of cryptocurrency has long been shrouded in controversy, with many labeling it a hotbed for fraudsters and charlatans. A recent study published by researchers at the University of Toronto and the University of Miami adds fuel to this fire, suggesting that individuals who are deeply invested in cryptocurrency may display psychopathic tendencies. But is this ...
The trauma inflicted on these gymnasts goes far beyond the physical abuse. It's about the emotional scars, the trust betrayed, and the sense of powerlessness that can linger long after the abuse has ended. It's about the silence that was forced upon them, and the courage it took to break that silence.
Get ready for a new historical epic that promises to bring the legendary Swiss marksman, William Tell, to life in a fresh and unexpected way. Directed by Nick Hamm, this adaptation aims to be the 'Gladiator' of crossbow movies, focusing on the iconic story of this folk hero. But does it live up to the hype? Well, that's what we're here to explore. Set in 1307 Swi...
Is The Wild Robot really the next Wall-E or Iron Giant? Critics are raving about this new DreamWorks animated feature based on Peter Brown's bestselling children's book. But can it truly capture the hearts of audiences like those beloved classics did? The film follows ROZZUM unit 7134, aka Roz (voiced by Lupita Nyong'o), a robot who becomes stranded in the wilderne...
As the Toronto International Film Festival kicked off in September, a dazzling array of celebrities graced its red carpets and portrait studios. From Brenda Song to Amy Adams, each starlet put their best foot forward to promote their latest cinematic endeavors. But as we gaze upon these glamorous images, it's worth asking: beneath the glittering veneer, what depths d...