Ordinarily, a radar beam is sent, waits for a bounce, and then uses the echo to make inferences. For more than a century, that reasoning has directed detection. However, what if nothing at all needs to be sent? What if a slight alteration in the structure of light itself could be detected instead of a signal being bounced? Quantum radar has no voice. It hears. And for that reason, it’s quite effective. The concept of entangled photons—particles that stay connected even when separated—is at the heart of its construction. A single photon remains. Its duplicate emerges, perhaps through a storm,…
Author: errica
I was once informed by a coworker that she measured her commute in podcasts rather than miles. When she saw three episodes of a true-crime show, the traffic was really horrible, but when she saw two, she was usually only slightly agitated. Perhaps this regular habit was causing her brain to age, but she was unaware of it. For everyone who has ever sat in the glare of brake lights or gripped to a wobbling train handle, scientific investigations are now creating a picture that is both sobering and surprisingly familiar. It’s not simply a headache to commute, particularly if…
Hiring a junior developer a few years ago required going through piles of resumes with computer science degrees and GPA scores prominently displayed at the top. Those stacks don’t look the same today. The most remarkable resumes are now coming from bootcamp grads, who have developed real apps, deployed code, and worked together on production-level software in a few of months. The CTO gently nudged one of his hiring leads during a recent tech demo at a mid-tier Austin digital agency. “That app was created by a bootcamp graduate,” he remarked, gesturing to a modern logistics platform that managed inventory…
They gave the puppies the names Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi—names taken from both ancient myth and contemporary legend—possibly to highlight how this tale also straddled the boundaries of science and narrative. However, the response was anything but mythological when Dallas-based biotech business Colossal Biosciences revealed its genetically modified dire wolf substitutes in the spring of 2025. It was deemed reckless by scientists. It was deemed premature by ethicists. However, for a little instant, it seemed like the start of something completely else. Colossal altered about 20 genes in gray wolf DNA using CRISPR to replicate characteristics of the extinct Aenocyon…
It began with a twitch, which was intentional, mechanical, and surprisingly organic rather than a revolution. When it sensed too much pressure, a robotic hand with newly created synthetic skin automatically retreated. Without a central command or software prompt, the skin reacted as though it understood pain. This e-skin, which was created by a multinational team under the direction of RMIT University, is capable of accomplishing something that was previously only possible for sentient beings: identifying damage and responding before something breaks. The change from passive detection to active response seems especially novel. It implies not just advancement but also…
The sound of blades striking fresh ice has a comforting quality. It is very soothing to hear the gentle scrape and the quiet rush of air behind a skater. It reminds you that Ottawa has this—an open invitation to move forward, even if it’s only a few glides at a time—even when the cold bites and the daylight fades. Every year, the Rideau Canal gradually transforms into its new personality. It’s a frozen thread that connects family customs, first dates, lone skaters, and too many cups of syrupy hot chocolate—not a historic landmark or a channel for boats. This winter,…
The picture wasn’t staged. It stood out despite lacking the staged feel of a formal family portrait, mainly due to the subjects and the subliminal messages it sent. Maïka Desnoyers was standing there with her son Hayden, who had just graduated from high school. Guillaume Latendresse was standing behind her, not quite in focus but definitely there. It was a subtle moment, but it was really significant. A chapter had been finished by their kid. And they were both present, side by side, to commemorate it. This wasn’t a publicity stunt. Not a clickbait campaign. It was a reflection of…
A silent moment completely changed one person’s future on the evening of December 30, 2025, as Canadians counted down the final hours of the year. One ticket in Ontario matched every one of the seven numbers in the year’s last Lotto Max draw. The award? $80 million that might change your life. Shortly after 7:40 p.m., the numbers—05, 21, 32, 38, 43, 44, 45, and bonus number 49—danced over the screen. They had no meaning for most. They meant the world to one ticket holder. Such moments, which are remarkably uncommon and profoundly transformative, entice individuals into convenience stores and…
Like many holiday tales, it started with a family seated around a table. The familiar comfort of traditional food, the buzz of shared memories, and the coziness of Christmas lunch in Trento. The main attraction was lentils, which are earthy, modest, and associated with prosperity. The 77-year-old guy at the center of this tale indulged copiously, possibly motivated by custom, familial ties, or just the spirit of the holidays. What came next was neither lucky nor significant. He tried to throw up after the dinner since he felt overpowered and uneasy. However, his body reacted with an internal rupture rather…
The arrival of January was rather predictable, but beneath that serene exterior, there were a few minor ripples in NoiPA’s payroll delivery. Teachers and ATA employees in particular discovered that their January 2026 amounts were reported shortly after the holiday rush. It was the kind of frequent update that many anticipated. However, it had a few intriguing characteristics that gave it a unique rhythm. Notably, the net numbers were released sooner than normal. By deliberately avoiding delays brought on by the January 1 and January 6 holidays, the NoiPA system made payment data available on December 29. By New Year’s…