In all of physics, some of the most important properties inherent to the Universe itself are constants of nature. The speed of light in a vacuum, the strength of the gravitational force between two masses, and the constant inherent to the quantum nature of the Universe, Planck’s constant, are all examples of fundamental parameters that never change, regardless of circumstances. But it’s also plausible that some of the so-called constants aren’t exactly constant, but vary either across space or...
A cicada in sync with its brood is a cicada with a chance. The insects’ synchronized emergence is an evolutionary strategy, scientists say. Birds, raccoons and other predators can eat only so many of them. So the more cicadas emerge together, the better the odds that more will live on to reproduce and pass along their genes. “They have the safety-in-numbers strategy,” said Chris Simon, a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Connecticut who studies the insects. The...
Gen Z is supposed to go through 18 jobs in their lifetime, luckily Millennial managers in the workforce are making our lives easier.
When starter Joe Boyle made his MLB debut last season with the Oakland A's,
Friday’s rainy and blustery weather will abate somewhat, weather bureau Weeronline said, and Saturday will be a mixed bag of sunshine, showers and wind. It will, however, be cold for the time of year, with a temperature of just 7° in the morning and reaching no more than 10° later in the day. Sunday will be more of the same with showers particularly in the north and south of the country. The sun will show its face more often, and
Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and area news from CHCH - Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara news.. It’s been two years since the start bell time changed from 8:35 a.m. to 8 a.m. at Westdale Secondary. A group of parents and students say it’s not working. “We asked for some attendance information and from September to December, there were eleven thousand late, or late absences in the first period,” said Catherine Roberts […]
We love these inspirational quotes from 'The Lorax,' a famous Dr. Seuss work that has inspired children and adults alike to protect the planet.
Poet Victoria Chang stood on a stage behind a podium, setting up a timer before reading several poems from her new book "With My Back to the World," which touches on issues such as feminism, art, depression and grief. The idea for the book, she explained to the small crowd at her poetry reading, was inspired by one of the screenprints in Agnes Martin's series, which is titled by the same name. Chan began with the reading of "On a Clear Day," which made reference to a gunman's mass shooting at...
Technologies to cool, sort and preserve produce could go a long way in cutting down on wastage.
Video footage of an accident on the set of the Eddie Murphy film The Pickup was released today by the New York Times. A cellphone video of the April 20 accident shows an SUV and armored truck colliding, then flipping over after veering off road. The New York Times obtained the footage and shared it Wednesday. Two […]
There are numerous career paths open to athletes after retirement, with many choosing to enter coaching or punditry. But no post-retirement career path has been as eclectic as one of Britain’s most
Chelsea’s trip to face Aston Villa has again left their fans in disarray after another crucial away trip was moved to a strange kick-off time. The Blues face a crunch week in their race to se