are Portrait Project Reveals the Faces Behind Health Care Workers' Protective Gear By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:49:44 +0000 Doctors and nurses are attaching smiling photos of themselves to the outside of their protective gear to maintain connections with patients Full Article
are Scientists Stage Sword Fights to Study Bronze Age Warfare By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Research suggests bronze blades, thought by some to be too fragile for combat, were deadly weapons across ancient Europe Full Article
are Museums Challenged to Showcase 'Creepiest Objects' Deliver Stuff of Nightmares By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:00:19 +0000 We’re really, really sorry Full Article
are Why Scottish Archaeologists Are Building a Replica of an Iron Age Stone Tower By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 20:28:00 +0000 By building a new broch, the project aims to better understand how and why the original structures were constructed Full Article
are Why Video Calls Are Surprisingly Exhausting By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:10:54 +0000 Expressing yourself and trying to read others’ faces in a grid of video feeds is a taxing task Full Article
are Hero Shrews’ Extreme, Superstrong Backbones Are the Stuff of Legends By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:02:35 +0000 Rumored to withstand the weight of a full grown man, their spines have now been studied in unprecedented detail Full Article
are Dogs Are Being Trained to Sniff Out COVID-19 By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 18:44:01 +0000 Researchers are attempting to teach eight dogs to detect the pandemic, which could help quickly screen large numbers of people in public places Full Article
are With Humans Away, Animals in National Parks Are Having a Ball By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 14:44:00 +0000 Coyotes, bears and more are enjoying areas usually reserved for crowds of human visitors Full Article
are Arts and Crafts Are Experiencing Surge in Popularity Amid COVID-19 By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 19:58:53 +0000 Stay-at-home orders have inspired those with ample free time to pick up hands-on projects Full Article
are Not All Cherry Blossoms Are the Same By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:28:42 +0000 View these vivid illustrations by Japanese artist Kōkichi Tsunoi of the varieties of trees presented to the United States in 1912 Full Article
are These Are the Winning Photos of Smithsonian Magazine's 17th Annual Photo Contest By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 13:00:00 +0000 From Vietnam to Antarctica, this year's winners bring you amazing glimpses of a changing world—and the indefatigable human spirit Full Article
are How Innovators Are Adapting Existing Technologies to Fight COVID-19 By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Engineers around the world are tweaking drones, robots and smart tools to help prevent the spread of the virus Full Article
are How Robots Are on the Front Lines in the Battle Against COVID-19 By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:08:52 +0000 Helping health care workers treat patients and public safety officials contain the pandemic, these robots offer lessons for future disasters Full Article
are How Street Artists Around the World Are Reacting to Life With COVID-19 By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:32:34 +0000 Graffiti artists and muralists are sending messages of hope and despair with coronavirus public art Full Article
are How Smithsonian Curators Are Rising to the Challenge of COVID-19 By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:30:14 +0000 In a nation under quarantine, chronicling a crisis demands careful strategy Full Article
are How Smithsonian Researchers Are Studying Elephant Behavior By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0000 See how researchers at Smithsonian's National Zoo are trying to glean insight into elephant foraging behavior and more. Full Article
are This German Explorer Held Electric Eels in His Bare Hands By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0000 Alexander von Humboldt was intrigued by deadly electric eels. He was so determined to learn more about them, that in Los Llanos, he’d hold them in his hands to test the strength of their shock. Full Article
are 5 airlines in the N.W.T. will share in federal $8.7M announced previously By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 20:17:35 EDT The government of the Northwest Territories is releasing $8.7 million in federal funding to five airlines in the N.W.T. offering schedule-based passenger service. Full Article News/Canada/North
are What do New Brunswick’s border rules look like and how are they enforced? By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 16:49:00 EDT Now that the New Brunswick COVID-19 curve is flat, risk lies at the borders. What’s considered essential and non-essential travel, and how is New Brunswick making sure people coming in are following safety rules? Full Article News
are N.B. COVID-19 roundup: Teachers see hundreds of hours of work ahead to prepare for fall By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 12:17:18 EDT Schools were closed March 13 to reduce the risk of spread of the coronavirus, and there is no plan to reopen them by the end of the current school year in June. Full Article News/Canada/New Brunswick
are No start day yet for New Brunswick daycares By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 17:09:33 EDT As New Brunswick's economy slowly opens up, the province's daycares are waiting for the call to action, says the head of the group that represents them. Full Article News/Canada/New Brunswick
are Retailers scramble to prepare for impending reopening news By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 06:30:00 EDT Many retailers are eager to hear more details from the province about when and how they should reopen after weeks of being closed to the public. The next phase of recovery is expected to start Friday. Full Article News/Canada/New Brunswick
are New Brunswick daycares set to open on May 19 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 17:13:37 EDT Some New Brunswickers will be heading back to work next week, but their regular childcare facilities may not be available. Full Article News/Canada/New Brunswick
are Storm set to bring 30 cm of snow to some areas of N.B. By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 08:42:33 EDT A spring storm is set to slam parts of New Brunswick this weekend, bringing up to 30 cm of snow. Full Article News/Canada/New Brunswick
are Lutsen Mountains looks to major expansion, doubling ski area By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 13:15:00 EDT A large destination resort in Minnesota, just a few hours south of Thunder Bay, Ont., has some big expansion plans. Full Article News/Canada/Thunder Bay
are Cardiologist worries heart patients denying themselves care over pandemic fears By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 04:30:00 EDT A St. John's cardiologist says public health restrictions put in place under the COVID-19 pandemic, while justified, may be harming cardiac patients whose procedures have been postponed indefinitely as well as heart patients who are avoiding hospitals. Full Article News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador
are Window visits resume at Eastern Health long-term care homes, just in time for Mother's Day By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:55:27 EDT Long-term care homes in Eastern Health's jurisdiction are allowing for people to again visit their relatives by windows, just in time for Mother's Day. Full Article News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador
are Prepare your bottles and cans, Green Depots will begin to reopen to Xpress accounts Monday By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 17:23:40 EDT Green Depots will begin to reopen across the province on Monday, according to the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board, though dates and hours of operation may vary between sites. Full Article News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador
are Dental system 'nightmare' leaves man with month-long toothache By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 18:10:25 EDT 64-year-old John Neville, in agony and needing his wisdom tooth extracted, has been navigating a complex tangle of COVID-19 restrictions in an unsuccessful attempt at getting emergency dental care. Full Article News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador
are How one Sudbury business owner is getting ready to reopen her hardware store By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 05:00:00 EDT As the province of Ontario starts to relax some COVID-19 restrictions, one Sudbury business owner says it feels great to be opening back up. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
are Chance for northern Ontario business owners to share concerns with federal economic development minister By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 06:00:00 EDT Business owners throughout northern Ontario will have the chance Friday morning to speak directly with federal Economic Development Minister Mélanie Joly. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
are 1 resident at Iroquois Falls long-term care home tests positive for COVID-19 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 10:58:16 EDT The Porcupine Health Unit is declaring a COVID-19 outbreak at a long-term care home in Iroquois Falls. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
are COVID-19 testing results in Timmins leave long-term care staff 'perplexed' By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 17:25:12 EDT The City of Timmins says a COVID-19 outbreak remains in place at a long-term care home in the city, even after the one affected resident has now tested negative — twice. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
are How Susan Kare Designed User-Friendly Icons for the First Macintosh By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 12:00:00 +0000 The graphic designer is receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from Cooper Hewitt for her recognizable computer icons, typefaces and graphics Full Article
are Cities Around the Globe Are Eagerly Importing a Dutch Speciality—Flood Prevention By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:12:21 +0000 Architects and planners from the Netherlands are advising coastal cities worldwide on how to live with water Full Article
are CPMI and IOSCO share authorities´ experiences in cooperation to increase FMI safety and efficiency By www.bis.org Published On :: 2019-12-10T14:00:00Z Press release: CPMI and IOSCO share authorities´ experiences in cooperation to increase FMI safety and efficiency, 10 December 2019 Full Article
are Basel Committee and IOSCO announce deferral of final implementation phases of the margin requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives By www.bis.org Published On :: 2020-04-03T15:00:00Z BCBS Press release "Basel Committee and IOSCO announce deferral of final implementation phases of the margin requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives", 3 April 2020 Full Article
are AGS honors expert and emerging professionals in geriatric care By www.news-medical.net Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:38:57 -0400 The American Geriatrics Society annually honors researchers, clinicians, educators, and emerging health professionals who have made outstanding contributions to high-quality, person-centered care for older people. Full Article
are In the Fog of Coronavirus, There Are No Experts By www.nytimes.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:00:15 GMT In a pandemic, it’s not just truth against misinformation. Every choice is an experiment. Full Article
are Frustrations mount for parents awaiting refund for school trips lost to COVID-19 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 05:00:00 EDT Some school travel groups in Cape Breton that had trips cancelled in March due to COVID-19 are still waiting to get their money back. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
are Quebec announces new bonuses for front-line health-care workers in fight against COVID-19 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 17:01:42 EDT For those working in CHSLDs — the province's long-term care homes which are the site of the most serious outbreaks — the bonus will amount to as much as $1,000 per month. Full Article News/Canada/Montreal
are People under 70 can care for their grandchildren, Arruda says By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 12:48:47 EDT Quebec's public health director, Dr. Horacio Arruda, says grandparents under 70 years old are allowed to see and even care for their grandchildren. But the recommendation comes with cautions. Full Article News/Canada/Montreal
are Quebec relies on hundreds of asylum seekers in long-term care battle against COVID-19 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 04:00:00 EDT Asylum seekers make up a large portion of the "guardian angels" Quebec Premier François Legault has praised in his daily COVID-19 briefings: the orderlies who have no guarantee they'll be allowed to stay in Canada. Full Article News/Canada/Montreal
are EMSB trustee Marlene Jennings supports delay to reopen Montreal-area schools By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 17:24:07 EDT The provincially appointed trustee of the English Montreal School Board says the Quebec government made the “right decision” when it postponed the reopening of Montreal-area elementary schools to May 25. Full Article News/Canada/Montreal
are 8M substandard masks from Montreal supplier did not make it into health-care system, Trudeau says By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 17:11:33 EST Full Article News
are Ten Top Chefs Share What They Are Cooking While in Isolation By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Here’s some culinary inspiration as you wait out a global pandemic Full Article
are These California Wineries Are Hosting Virtual Wine Tastings By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Sheltering in place doesn’t mean you have to give up the best of wine country's offerings Full Article
are This Mother's Day will be 'one for the history books,' but still ways to show you care: chief nursing officer By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 17:53:48 EDT Manitoba health officials says visits can be done via the internet, through window panes, or outside at a distance if everyone is healthy. People whose moms are in a hospital or a care home can still drop off gifts of food or clothing. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
are USPS Collapse Could Be Nightmare for Some Businesses By www.ecommercetimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-15T11:15:38-07:00 As a result of the pandemic, USPS, which has run at a loss for years, is even more cash-strapped. It expects to lose $2 billion each month during the pandemic. That prompted Postmaster General Megan Brennan to ask Congress for $50 billion in funds -- $25 billion to offset lost revenue from declining mail volume due to the pandemic, and another $25 billion for modernization. Full Article
are Health PEI planning to use section of PE Home for COVID cases from any long-term care home By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 17:52:44 EDT Health PEI plans to create a COVID-19 unit within the Prince Edward Home to be used for any long-term care resident — living in any long-term care facility on the Island — who is diagnosed with the virus. Full Article News/Canada/PEI