Canadian scientists create an artificial human brain
A team from the University of Waterloo have created the world’s largest functioning simulation of the human brain. And it’s called SPAUN.
NASA reveals stunning photos of Earth at night
Newly released photos from NASA’s Earth Observatory group show nighttime views of our planet in unprecedented detail.
Tech Talk: Windows 8-based Ultrabook ‘Convertibles,” and more
In this week’s ‘Tech Talk’ radio show — heard each week live on Montreal’s CJAD 800 — I chat with Intel’s Joe Ellis about the wide range of Windows 8-powered laptop-tablet hybrids and why they’re appealing. I also talk about other gadgets in time for the holidays.
Bigfoot is real and part human, researcher claims
A genetic researcher who claims to have sequenced Bigfoot’s genome says the creatures are real and should be recognized as indigenous people.
Beetle-inspired technology to harvest water from the air
A company has devised a way to extract moisture from the air using technology inspired by nature.
Rossi’s E-Cat: Unlimited, clean energy or an elaborate scam?
An Italian inventor claims to have achieved energy production nirvana. So why won’t he let other scientists verify his work?
Commercial-free DVR survives its first day in court
While DISH Network’s ad-skipping Hopper DVR may be popular with viewers, the TV networks certainly don’t like it.
Kids with TVs and gadgets in their bedrooms are more likely to be obese, study says
The more electronics children have in their bedrooms, the more likely it is that they’ll be overweight.
Gadgets that can help you through a disaster
With earthquakes and tsunami warnings in the west and Hurricane Sandy wreaking havoc in the east, people across Canada are asking themselves whether they’re prepared for emergency situations. Here are several products that can help you get through natural disasters.
Changes at Apple may mean a whole new look to iOS, Mac OS
Scott Forstall, the person who oversees the development of Apple’s iOS mobile software, is leaving the company.

