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Heliox: Where Evidence Meets Empathy 🇨🇦‬

We make rigorous science accessible, accurate, and unforgettable.Produced by Michelle Bruecker and Scott Bleackley, it features reviews of emerging research and ideas from leading thinkers, curated under our creative direction with AI assistance for voice, imagery, and composition. Systemic voices and illustrative images of people are representative tools, not depictions of specific individuals.We dive deep into peer-reviewed research, pre-prints, and major scientific works—then bring them to life

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17:35

Long COVID: major findings, mechanisms and...

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2024/09/26

Send us a textnature • nature reviews microbiology • review articles Published: 13 January 2023An Author Correction to this article was published on 17 April 2023Long COVID: major findings, mechanisms and recommendationsHannah E. Davis, Lisa McCorkell, Julia Moore Vogel & Eric J. Topol Nature Reviews Microbiology volume 21, pages 133–146 (2023)Cite this article1.47m Accesses1436 Citations17071 AltmetricMetrics detailshttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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6:11

TwitchCon: The thing on my face enables me to be here

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2024/09/25

It highlights the social complexities and emotional weight of masking in a world many people imagine is post-pandemic, particularly in spaces where it has become uncommon.“I had something really important to process during my weekend being masked at Twitchcon, that I’d like to share.”Kiwi @KiwiOnTheSticks twitch.tv/kiwionthesticksTwitter postinghttps://x.com/kiwionthesticks/status/1838252378841399434?s=61&t=12lLWpJUelqJtwbaGIqX4QThread reader pagehttps://t.co/yZm5rfgH3ZElastomeric Re...

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8:34

Light momentum turns pure silicon from an indirect...

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2024/09/24

Light momentum turns pure silicon from an indirect to a direct bandgap semiconductorhttps://phys.org/news/2024-09-momentum-pure-silicon-indirect-bandgap.html Original Paperhttps://arxiv.org/pdf/2304.14521Photon Momentum-Enabled Light Absorption in Bulk SiliconSource: Kharintsev, S. S. et al. Photon momentum enabled light absorption in bulk silicon. Science Advances, 10, eadf5997 (2024).Central Theme: This research demonstrates a novel method to dramatically enhance light absorption in silicon...

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14:54

Alcohol's Global Footprint

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2024/09/24

Join us as we delve into the complex world of alcohol and substance use, guided by two comprehensive sources: The Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health, and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders by the World Health Organization (WHO), The Natural History of Alcoholism, a study by George E. Vaillant, M.D. and Susanne Hiller-Sturmhöfel, Ph.D.O, and Myths About Alcohol by the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Our conversation will bridge scientific research with real-world imp...

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14:09

A Fragile World Order

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2024/09/23

Today we are discussing the 2024 Annual Threat Assessment produced by the United States Intelligence Community. This report details the most pressing threats to U.S. national security during the next year, and it covers a wide range of issues including state actors, transnational issues, and non-state actor issues. The report highlights threats posed by China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, and it also addresses challenges posed by global terrorism, transnational organized crime, and the spre...

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6:56

Where Global Wealth Distribution and Climate Change Meet

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2024/09/23

In this episode, we delve into the most recent reports from the International Panel on Climate Change as well as the Global Wealth Report by Credit Suisse, to unpack the interconnected challenges shaping our future.About SCZoomers:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1632045180447285https://x.com/SCZoomershttps://mstdn.ca/@SCZoomershttps://bsky.app/profile/safety.bsky.appSpoken word, short and sweet, with rhythm and a catchy beat.http://tinyurl.com/stonefolksongsCurated, independent, moderated, ti...

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10:16

Majority Mirage: Elections by the Book, Song and AI...

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2024/09/23

Majority Mirage ( Music, Original Song, SOCAN )https://youtu.be/xn09ief9h3ESummaryThe sources discuss the erosion of trust and truth in the face of misinformation and conspiracy theories. Canadian journalist Carol Off's book, At a Loss for Words, examines how words like "freedom" and "democracy" have been distorted to serve different political agendas, while a song titled Majority Mirage expresses concern about the influence of misinformation on democratic processes and the ability to ad...

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8:04

Review: Covid-19: A risk assessment too far? A blog...

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2024/09/23

SummaryThis blog post discusses the dangers of using risk assessment during the Covid-19 pandemic. The author, a health and safety professional, argues that the "IPC Cell", a group responsible for infection control guidance, misused risk assessment, resulting in inadequate protection for healthcare workers (HCWs). He contends that the IPC Cell ignored expert advice about airborne transmission, leading to widespread infection and death among HCWs. He further criticises the Health and Safety Ex...

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7:37

Review: The Neuropsychiatry of Long COVID and...

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2024/09/22

While this article is comprehensive and well-referenced, most references noted in the body of the article are from 2022 or earlier. It notes in the title that it has been updated recently, but my concerns are what might have been missed in more recent research. That said, it remains a worthwhile reference.PSYCH SCENE HUB • AUG 15, 2024The Neuropsychiatry of Long COVID and Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome: Update2024 ReviewPosted on: October 28, 2022Last Updated: August 15, 2024@ Time ...

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9:47

Review: Variants: JN.1 vs KP.2 vs KP.3.1.1

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2024/09/20

Variants: JN.1 vs KP.2 vs KP.3.1.1Written by: Jeff Gilchrist @jeffgilchrist & Paul Seaman @paulseaman31Link to this document: https://tinyurl.com/VariantsSummer2024Last updated: September 17, 2024What do variant designations like KP.3.1.1 mean, and how does it compare to JN.1? How important is just one mutation? Can one mutation potentially affect our immunity, and how are vaccines designed? https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q0g-fm2_2bt3Yduk59XNUwl8MQtHffn9nNB4CGJRk5M/edit_________...

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9:42

Review: Yes, we do need to bring back masks in...

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2024/09/19

Yes, we do need to bring back masks in medical settingsBy Iris GorfinkelIris Gorfinkel is a family physician and clinical researcher in Toronto.“Take a seat. The wait to see the doctor is about an hour.” The waiting room is packed…few if any, are maskedImagine you — or a vulnerable loved one — needs urgent medical care. If you’re lucky enough to have a family doctor, you head to their clinic. Like most, yours is housed in a building with low ceilings and little air filtration. You enter ...

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6:46

Review: As COVID Surges, the High Price of Viral Denial

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2024/09/18

As COVID Surges, the High Price of Viral DenialCanada’s health system reels as, by one estimate, 1,000 die weekly. Each infection carries risks. Where’s the prevention?Andrew Nikiforuk 3 Sep 2024 The TyeeTyee contributing editor Andrew Nikiforuk is an award-winning journalist whose books and articles focus on epidemics, the energy industry, nature and more.COVID is surging again, and if you live in British Columbia, you probably already know someone sick with fever, chills a...

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