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Crows in a lab were able to distinguish shapes that exhibited right angles, parallel lines, and symmetry, suggesting that, like humans, they have a special ability to perceive geometric regularity.
A crow's math skills include geometry
Crows in a lab were able to distinguish shapes that exhibited right angles, parallel lines, and symmetry, suggesting that, like humans, they have a special ability to perceive geometric regularity.
www.npr.org
April 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Crows in a lab were able to distinguish shapes that exhibited right angles, parallel lines, and symmetry, suggesting that, like humans, they have a special ability to perceive geometric regularity.
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As of the most recent report from the provincial government (March 8 2025), the total reported number of Nova Scotians killed by Covid-19 is 1,189. We recognize that this is most likely an undercount.
An interactive version of Nova Scotia HeartStrings can be accessed online: nsheartstrings.online
An interactive version of Nova Scotia HeartStrings can be accessed online: nsheartstrings.online
March 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
As of the most recent report from the provincial government (March 8 2025), the total reported number of Nova Scotians killed by Covid-19 is 1,189. We recognize that this is most likely an undercount.
An interactive version of Nova Scotia HeartStrings can be accessed online: nsheartstrings.online
An interactive version of Nova Scotia HeartStrings can be accessed online: nsheartstrings.online
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CBC science show Quirks and Quarks just had another great episode talking about the long term damage caused by each COVID infection.
If you're starting to wonder why so many hard-core scientists are so contemptuous of our public health institutions, listen to this.
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
If you're starting to wonder why so many hard-core scientists are so contemptuous of our public health institutions, listen to this.
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
Mar 15: The silent, long-term effects of COVID, and more... | CBC Radio
On this week's episode: polar bear dens, modern sleep woes, climate change is bad for satellites, and an ancient Australian crater
www.cbc.ca
March 18, 2025 at 2:06 AM
CBC science show Quirks and Quarks just had another great episode talking about the long term damage caused by each COVID infection.
If you're starting to wonder why so many hard-core scientists are so contemptuous of our public health institutions, listen to this.
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
If you're starting to wonder why so many hard-core scientists are so contemptuous of our public health institutions, listen to this.
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
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"..that SARS-CoV-2 spreads through the air on tiny aerosol particles that can linger in the air for hours– was already supported by hard data & incisive analyses. By early 2020, the information was there...There was also clear evidence [of airborne transmission] from the first SARS outbreak in 2003"
ANALYSIS: We need to learn from COVID-19 – before it's too late
Five years in to the ongoing pandemic, we need to know how to best face the next one
www.surreynowleader.com
March 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM
"..that SARS-CoV-2 spreads through the air on tiny aerosol particles that can linger in the air for hours– was already supported by hard data & incisive analyses. By early 2020, the information was there...There was also clear evidence [of airborne transmission] from the first SARS outbreak in 2003"
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"There is so much we could have learned from the rapid spread of COVID...and the consequences. We could, for instance, have learned that individual health measures are not enough... that science communication is important...We could have insisted on better ventilation, at least in public buildings."
'I'm a necessary sacrifice for life to go back to normal': COVID-19, five years in - Halifax Examiner
We are coming up on five years since the day when everything shut down. An experience so traumatic for some, apparently, that the only response is to elect fascists who will never, ever limit our free...
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
March 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
"There is so much we could have learned from the rapid spread of COVID...and the consequences. We could, for instance, have learned that individual health measures are not enough... that science communication is important...We could have insisted on better ventilation, at least in public buildings."
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It's estimated that 60% of Covid transmission is asymptomatic or presymptomatic (Johansson, Quandelacy, et al., 2021). You might feel fine, but you could still infect someone else, so please wear a mask when you're in public spaces.
Wearing is caring!
Wearing is caring!
February 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
It's estimated that 60% of Covid transmission is asymptomatic or presymptomatic (Johansson, Quandelacy, et al., 2021). You might feel fine, but you could still infect someone else, so please wear a mask when you're in public spaces.
Wearing is caring!
Wearing is caring!
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Love isn't seasonal and neither is Covid.
You can show people you care by wearing a well-fitted mask and protecting them from infection that could result in long-term, debilitating symptoms.
You can show people you care by wearing a well-fitted mask and protecting them from infection that could result in long-term, debilitating symptoms.
February 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Love isn't seasonal and neither is Covid.
You can show people you care by wearing a well-fitted mask and protecting them from infection that could result in long-term, debilitating symptoms.
You can show people you care by wearing a well-fitted mask and protecting them from infection that could result in long-term, debilitating symptoms.
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In March 2023, we asked the NS provincial political leaders to offer condolences to those who lost loved ones & commit to implementing strategies to protect Nova Scotians from Covid. Our request was ignored, and Nova Scotians continue to die & become disabled due to Covid. Will the gov. ever act?
February 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
In March 2023, we asked the NS provincial political leaders to offer condolences to those who lost loved ones & commit to implementing strategies to protect Nova Scotians from Covid. Our request was ignored, and Nova Scotians continue to die & become disabled due to Covid. Will the gov. ever act?
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I know there's been years of disinfo downplaying the flu in order to dismiss COVID as a threat, but both things cause serious illness and are best avoided. This flu wave is no joke. It's a good idea to get this season's flu vaccine (it's not too late), and wear a well-fitting mask like an N95.
February 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I know there's been years of disinfo downplaying the flu in order to dismiss COVID as a threat, but both things cause serious illness and are best avoided. This flu wave is no joke. It's a good idea to get this season's flu vaccine (it's not too late), and wear a well-fitting mask like an N95.
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#LongCovid research from Japan demonstrating a possible autoimmune aspect.
🖇️ to study: tinyurl.com/yc68hhs2
🖇️ to study: tinyurl.com/yc68hhs2
February 11, 2025 at 10:43 AM
#LongCovid research from Japan demonstrating a possible autoimmune aspect.
🖇️ to study: tinyurl.com/yc68hhs2
🖇️ to study: tinyurl.com/yc68hhs2
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No they don’t. Canada and Mexico want none of this. They want the president of the United States to respect and abide by the trade treaty he negotiated with them - and not make up bogus pretexts for plunging us all into a gratuitous no win economic debacle.
February 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
No they don’t. Canada and Mexico want none of this. They want the president of the United States to respect and abide by the trade treaty he negotiated with them - and not make up bogus pretexts for plunging us all into a gratuitous no win economic debacle.
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Hi, I am @motherjones.com' disability reporter. In the following weeks, I am very interested in hearing how tariff nonsense impacts getting your meds and medical equipment. My email to get in touch is jmetraux@motherjones.com. Reposts appreciated.
February 2, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Hi, I am @motherjones.com' disability reporter. In the following weeks, I am very interested in hearing how tariff nonsense impacts getting your meds and medical equipment. My email to get in touch is jmetraux@motherjones.com. Reposts appreciated.
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The CMA endorses the Alberta Medical Association's concerns about the Alberta COVID-19 Pandemic Data Review Task Force report. This report promotes misinformation and risks undermining trust in medical and scientific communities.
Our statement ⬇️
Our statement ⬇️
CMA alarmed by Alberta pandemic task force report
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) endorses the Alberta Medical Association’s concerns about the report from the Alberta COVID-19 Pandemic Data Review Task Force. This report promotes misinformati...
www.cma.ca
January 27, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The CMA endorses the Alberta Medical Association's concerns about the Alberta COVID-19 Pandemic Data Review Task Force report. This report promotes misinformation and risks undermining trust in medical and scientific communities.
Our statement ⬇️
Our statement ⬇️
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Don’t underestimate the impact you’re making when you choose to wear a mask.
You’re protecting your health & the health of your community. You’re helping ease the burden on our healthcare system.
You’re standing in solidarity with disabled people & telling the government that no one is expendable
You’re protecting your health & the health of your community. You’re helping ease the burden on our healthcare system.
You’re standing in solidarity with disabled people & telling the government that no one is expendable
January 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Don’t underestimate the impact you’re making when you choose to wear a mask.
You’re protecting your health & the health of your community. You’re helping ease the burden on our healthcare system.
You’re standing in solidarity with disabled people & telling the government that no one is expendable
You’re protecting your health & the health of your community. You’re helping ease the burden on our healthcare system.
You’re standing in solidarity with disabled people & telling the government that no one is expendable
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The censorship begins: According to officials, the Trump administration is instructing health agencies including the CDC, FDA, NIH, and HHS to pause all external communications, such as health advisories, weekly scientific reports, updates to websites and social media posts.
January 22, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The censorship begins: According to officials, the Trump administration is instructing health agencies including the CDC, FDA, NIH, and HHS to pause all external communications, such as health advisories, weekly scientific reports, updates to websites and social media posts.
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It’s nearly impossible to explain to non disabled people the hope we had at the beginning of the pandemic.
Hope for inclusion & accommodation. For better awareness & treatment of chronic illness.
Having that hope ripped away and replaced with increasing ableism, eugenics & hatred? Its devastating
Hope for inclusion & accommodation. For better awareness & treatment of chronic illness.
Having that hope ripped away and replaced with increasing ableism, eugenics & hatred? Its devastating
Remember when the pandemic began and everyone started accommodating remote work? Everyone began showing brand new movies and live concerts streaming? Disabled people had been fighting for this for decades. Now it’s all taken away. It’s not that they can’t accommodate us, they just don’t want to.
January 19, 2025 at 8:25 AM
It’s nearly impossible to explain to non disabled people the hope we had at the beginning of the pandemic.
Hope for inclusion & accommodation. For better awareness & treatment of chronic illness.
Having that hope ripped away and replaced with increasing ableism, eugenics & hatred? Its devastating
Hope for inclusion & accommodation. For better awareness & treatment of chronic illness.
Having that hope ripped away and replaced with increasing ableism, eugenics & hatred? Its devastating
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David Lynch spent the last portion of his life in isolation. He said it was due to being high-risk and unable to risk getting COVID.
He’s not the only person with disability or illness who’s been left behind.
Everywhere you go without an n95 is a place you’ve decided disabled people don’t belong.
He’s not the only person with disability or illness who’s been left behind.
Everywhere you go without an n95 is a place you’ve decided disabled people don’t belong.
January 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM
David Lynch spent the last portion of his life in isolation. He said it was due to being high-risk and unable to risk getting COVID.
He’s not the only person with disability or illness who’s been left behind.
Everywhere you go without an n95 is a place you’ve decided disabled people don’t belong.
He’s not the only person with disability or illness who’s been left behind.
Everywhere you go without an n95 is a place you’ve decided disabled people don’t belong.
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I love the outpouring of love for David Lynch.
I don't love how many of the people who are remembering him have stopped masking in public.
If you've stopped masking, you're why he had to choose to spend his final years isolated at home.
I don't know what to do with that anger.
I don't love how many of the people who are remembering him have stopped masking in public.
If you've stopped masking, you're why he had to choose to spend his final years isolated at home.
I don't know what to do with that anger.
January 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I love the outpouring of love for David Lynch.
I don't love how many of the people who are remembering him have stopped masking in public.
If you've stopped masking, you're why he had to choose to spend his final years isolated at home.
I don't know what to do with that anger.
I don't love how many of the people who are remembering him have stopped masking in public.
If you've stopped masking, you're why he had to choose to spend his final years isolated at home.
I don't know what to do with that anger.
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“I don’t consider myself COVID cautious. I consider myself COVID competent,” Zebrowski said. “Cautious would imply that I have an unreasonable fear of something. I do not have an unreasonable fear of this disease.”
Nailed it 🔥
Nailed it 🔥
Meet the Americans who still take COVID-19 precautions seriously
People with immune system health problems continue to take precautions against COVID-19 five years into the pandemic.
apnews.com
January 17, 2025 at 10:35 PM
“I don’t consider myself COVID cautious. I consider myself COVID competent,” Zebrowski said. “Cautious would imply that I have an unreasonable fear of something. I do not have an unreasonable fear of this disease.”
Nailed it 🔥
Nailed it 🔥
The Cruise Ship as Disease Heterotopia nursingclio.org/2020/05/05/t...
The Cruise Ship as Disease Heterotopia
We know the images: cruise ships with sick passengers searching for a place to dock or turned into off-shore quarantine sites as passengers and crew are not allowed to disembark. In the time of COV…
nursingclio.org
January 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The Cruise Ship as Disease Heterotopia nursingclio.org/2020/05/05/t...
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Hey #CanadaSky 🇨🇦 !
Having a hard time getting your Dentist/Doctor/Health Care Workers to #MaskUp when providing care?
CovidSociety.ca created a downloadable form so you can now request SAFE access to healthcare 😷
#CovidIsAirborne
#CovidIsNotOver
#Canada
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covidsociety.ca/priorities/s...
Having a hard time getting your Dentist/Doctor/Health Care Workers to #MaskUp when providing care?
CovidSociety.ca created a downloadable form so you can now request SAFE access to healthcare 😷
#CovidIsAirborne
#CovidIsNotOver
#Canada
🦠🩺🧪🧠⚕️
covidsociety.ca/priorities/s...
Digital Download: Request for Covid Accommodation in Health Care Facilities - Canadian Covid Society
Everyone deserves safe access to health care, but we know many people are facing resistance to simple, reasonable requests for Covid accommodations like respirators and air filters cleaners.
So we’re ...
covidsociety.ca
December 5, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Hey #CanadaSky 🇨🇦 !
Having a hard time getting your Dentist/Doctor/Health Care Workers to #MaskUp when providing care?
CovidSociety.ca created a downloadable form so you can now request SAFE access to healthcare 😷
#CovidIsAirborne
#CovidIsNotOver
#Canada
🦠🩺🧪🧠⚕️
covidsociety.ca/priorities/s...
Having a hard time getting your Dentist/Doctor/Health Care Workers to #MaskUp when providing care?
CovidSociety.ca created a downloadable form so you can now request SAFE access to healthcare 😷
#CovidIsAirborne
#CovidIsNotOver
#Canada
🦠🩺🧪🧠⚕️
covidsociety.ca/priorities/s...
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We've started a Covid conscious starter pack for Atlantic Canada. Right now it's very Nova Scotia heavy and I know I've missed people. Where are you NB, PEI, and NFLD? Please let me know if you'd like to be added (or removed)!
November 10, 2024 at 6:14 PM
We've started a Covid conscious starter pack for Atlantic Canada. Right now it's very Nova Scotia heavy and I know I've missed people. Where are you NB, PEI, and NFLD? Please let me know if you'd like to be added (or removed)!
We can, and must, do more to protect students in higher education from the risks of post-COVID condition stillcoviding.ca/en/news/we-c...
December 8, 2024 at 10:12 PM
We can, and must, do more to protect students in higher education from the risks of post-COVID condition stillcoviding.ca/en/news/we-c...
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The Covid forecast has been released for Nov. 9 to 22.
About 1 of every 39 Nova Scotians is infected.
We're about to enter a festive gathering season. Please protect yourselves and others by wearing a well-fitting N95 (or equivalent) mask. Run air purifiers and open windows!
About 1 of every 39 Nova Scotians is infected.
We're about to enter a festive gathering season. Please protect yourselves and others by wearing a well-fitting N95 (or equivalent) mask. Run air purifiers and open windows!
November 11, 2024 at 11:13 PM
The Covid forecast has been released for Nov. 9 to 22.
About 1 of every 39 Nova Scotians is infected.
We're about to enter a festive gathering season. Please protect yourselves and others by wearing a well-fitting N95 (or equivalent) mask. Run air purifiers and open windows!
About 1 of every 39 Nova Scotians is infected.
We're about to enter a festive gathering season. Please protect yourselves and others by wearing a well-fitting N95 (or equivalent) mask. Run air purifiers and open windows!