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Toronto - A driver sitting behind the wheel of a new vehicle could be scrolling through their Spotify app looking for the right album when they get an incoming call or text, only to have a warning bell go off about the outside temperature while their steering wheel vibrates because they're drifting closer to the edge of their lane. Source

A new study suggests the global decline of bird and mammal species has reduced the ability of plants to adapt to climate change by 60 per cent. Half of the plants around the world need animals to spread their seeds. Source

Newly unredacted documents from a state-led antitrust lawsuit against Google accuse the search giant of colluding with rival Facebook to manipulate online advertising sales. The CEOs of both companies were aware of the deal and signed off on it, the lawsuit alleges. Source

Microplastic pollution is usually associated with the oceans, where it's been widely studied. Two new studies have examined the accumulation of these tiny particles, often barely visible to the human eye, in rivers and in our air. Source

The next "giant leap" for humans may be a trip to Mars, but having enough oxygen-carrying red blood cells for the journey might present a challenge, new research suggests. Even space tourists lining up for short trips might have to stay home if they are at risk for anemia, or red blood cell deficiency, researchers said. Source

The next "giant leap" for humans may be a trip to Mars, but having enough oxygen-carrying red blood cells for the journey might present a challenge, new research suggests. Even space tourists lining up for short trips might have to stay home if they are at risk for anemia, or red blood cell deficiency, researchers said. Source

SEOUL -- North Korea launched at least seven attacks on cryptocurrency platforms that extracted nearly US$400 million worth of digital assets last year, one of its most successful years on record, blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis said in a new report. Source

A breeding colony of 60 million fish has been discovered in Antarctica's ice-covered Weddell Sea - a unique and previously unknown ecosystem that covers an area the size of Malta. The fascinating find shows how little is known about the ocean depths. Source

SEATTLE -- Microsoft said Thursday it is opening an inquiry into how it responds to workplace sexual harassment and gender discrimination, including its handling of allegations about co-founder Bill Gates. The review is a response to pressure from Microsoft investors. Source

Scientists believe they have identified a specific gene variant that may protect against severe COVID-19 infection, something they say could be key to developing new drugs to tackle the virus. While we know that factors such as age and chronic conditions can increase the risk of severe cases of COVID-19, one of the lesser understood aspects of risk is genetics. Source