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- Test Functions for Global Optimization https://www.sfu.ca/~ssurjano/optimization.html 2 comments
- Body Ritual Among the Nacirema (1956) [pdf] https://www.sfu.ca/~palys/Miner-1956-BodyRitualAmongTheNacirema.pdf 20 comments
- SFU research highlights health benefits of hearing music for older adults | Age-related variability in network engagement during music listening https://www.sfu.ca/sfunews/media/media-releases/2024/04/musical-medicine--sfu-research-highlights-health-benefits-of-hea.html 2 comments science
- New research has found that people are as hesitant to reach out to an old friend as they are to strike up a conversation with a stranger, even when they had the capacity and desire to do so https://www.sfu.ca/sfunews/media/media-releases/2024/04/don-t-be-a-stranger---study-finds-rekindling-old-friendships-as-.html 135 comments science
- Sustainable alternatives key to combating fast fashion's environmental toll. In 2018, over 11.3 million tons of clothing and textiles were discarded, creating serious environmental challenges. https://www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stories/2023/11/sustainable-alternatives-key-to-combating-fast-fashion-s-environ.html 46 comments science
- SFU Starry Nights expands the out-of-this-world experience virtually https://www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stories/2023/09/sfu-starry-nights-expands-the-out-of-this-world-experience-virtu.html 2 comments space
- Two-thirds of sharks and ray in coral reefs facing extinction: SFU study - Simon Fraser University https://www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stories/2023/01/two-thirds-of-sharks-and-ray-in-coral-reefs-facing-extinction--s.html 2 comments environment
- Researchers test promising tech treatment for youth depression. Researchers noted significant changes in brain activity at the treatment regions as well as in regions that were not directly stimulated with TBS. Changes in brain activity were also associated with a reduction in depressive symptoms . https://www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stories/2022/12/researchers-test-promising-tech-treatment-for-youth-depression-.html 4 comments science
- Researchers test promising tech treatment for youth depression. Researchers noted significant changes in brain activity at the treatment regions as well as in regions that were not directly stimulated with TBS. Changes in brain activity were also associated with a reduction in depressive symptoms . https://www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stories/2022/12/researchers-test-promising-tech-treatment-for-youth-depression-.html 2 comments science
- Study finds the brain searches for the best way to move the body https://www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stories/2022/05/study-finds-the-brain-searches-for-the-best-way-to-move-the-body.html 8 comments science
- Last summer's Western North American heat dome caused more than record-breaking temperature increases--rising anxiety about climate change. Study participants reported that they were much (40.1per cent) or somewhat more (18.4 per cent) worried about climate change after the heat event. https://www.sfu.ca/content/sfu/sfunews/stories/2022/01/heat-dome-and-other-climate-events-have-growing-impact-on-mental.html 6 comments science
- Keeping active through varied activities can reduce risk of developing dementia. Scientists believed that genetics were the main factor influencing cognitive health but findings show the reverse. With age, your choice of daily activities is more important than your genetics https://www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stories/2021/12/keeping-active-through-varied-activities-can-reduce-risk-of-deve.html 10 comments science
- Covid Lockdown Cost/Benefits:A Critical Assessment of the Literature http://www.sfu.ca/~allen/LockdownReport.pdf 9 comments science
- Online learning doesn’t improve student sleep habits - New research suggests that students learning remotely become night owls but do not sleep more despite the time saved commuting, working or attending social events. https://www.sfu.ca/university-communications/issues-experts/2021/05/online-learning-doesn-t-improve-student-sleep-habits--research-s.html 6 comments science
- New study by Simon Fraser University historical ecologists finds that Indigenous-managed forests—cared for as “forest gardens”—contain more biologically and functionally diverse species than surrounding conifer-dominated forests and create important habitat for animals and pollinators. https://www.sfu.ca/university-communications/issues-experts/2021/04/ancient-indigenous-forest-gardens-promote-a-healthy-ecosystem--s.html 9 comments science
- Study shows maternal exposure to chemicals is linked to autistic-like behaviours in children. Researchers found correlations between increased expressions of autistic-like behaviours in preschoolers to gestational exposure to select environmental toxicants, metals, pesticides, and other chemicals https://www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stories/2021/03/maternal-exposures-to-environmental-chemicals-linked-to-autistic.html 4 comments science
- Paleontologists discover major new insect group after solving 150-year-old mystery https://www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stories/2021/03/paleontologists-discover-major-new-insect-group-after-solving-15.html 6 comments science
- A new study found consuming a high number of refined grains, such as croissants and white bread, is associated with a higher risk of major cardiovascular disease, stroke and early death. According to 16 years of analysis of 137,130 participants in 21 countries https://www.sfu.ca/university-communications/issues-experts/2021/02/new-study-shows-these-surprising-food-sources-are-more-likely-to.html 53 comments science
- Consuming a high number (>7 servings/ day) of refined grains, such as croissants, white bread, pasta/noodles, or breakfast cereals, is associated with a higher risk of heart disease (33%), stroke (47%) and death (27%). (BMJ, n=137,130 in 21 countries) https://www.sfu.ca/university-communications/issues-experts/2021/02/new-study-shows-these-surprising-food-sources-are-more-likely-to.html 24 comments science
- First cohort of Hul’q’umi’num’ speakers graduate with Indigenous Languages diploma http://www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stories/2020/06/first-cohort-of-hul-q-umi-num--speakers-graduate-with-indigenous.html 18 comments worldnews
- Risk assessment tools lead to fewer incarcerations without jeopardizing public safety . Researchers aggregated data—involving more than a million offenders at 30 different Canadian and U.S. research sites—and found that while fewer people were being locked up, crime rates showed some declines. http://www.sfu.ca/university-communications/issues-experts/2019/10/risk-assessment-tools-lead-to-fewer-incarcerations-without-jeopa.html 5 comments science
- Hello Redditors, What upper level courses would you take if you were in my place here? (I am interested in AI but it doesnt seem like just undergrad courses in AI will be fruitful enough for future job perspectives and I dont want to go for Masters. Asking your opinions for perspective and advice) http://www.sfu.ca/content/sfu/students/calendar/2017/spring/programs/computing-science/major/bachelor-of-science-or-bachelor-of-arts.html 14 comments compsci
- Permutation Puzzles: A Mathematical Perspective http://www.sfu.ca/~jtmulhol/math302/notes/302notes.pdf 3 comments math
- Findings of a study show that the vertebrae of humans with disc problems are closer in shape to those of our closest ape relatives, the chimpanzee, than are the vertebrae of humans without disc problems. https://www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stories/2015/lower-back-pain-may-have-ties-to-our-last-common-ancestor--chimp.html 7 comments science
- Adblock Plus Study: "Ultimately, there is a 25.0% reduction in bytes downloaded, a result that increases to 40.0% when video traffic is considered in isolation. http://www.sfu.ca/snfchs/snf-new-media-lab/adblock.html 83 comments technology
- A Deleuzian Ijtihad: Unfolding Deleuze's Islamic Sources Occulted in the Ethnic Cleansing of Spain - Marks (PDF) http://www.sfu.ca/~lmarks/writings/files/a%20deleuzian%20ijtihad.pdf 5 comments philosophy
- What higher-level math concepts are useful if I want to do research in "Big Data"? https://www.sfu.ca/students/calendar/2014/summer/courses/stat/302.html 17 comments math
- Reputable CS/SE schools in Canada? https://www.sfu.ca/computing/prospective-students/undergraduate-students/programs/degree-programs/softwaresystems/curriculum.html 20 comments cscareerquestions
- David Parfit - "Why Anything? Why this?" http://www.sfu.ca/~rpyke/cafe/parfit.pdf 15 comments philosophy
- New 3D printing algorithm can print a Christmas tree efficiently and with zero material waste http://www.sfu.ca/university-communications/media-releases/2014/new-algorithm-a-christmas-gift-to-3d-printing-and-the-environment.html 3 comments technology
- HIV is slowly adapting to its human hosts, according to a study published yesterday in PLOS Genetics. http://www.sfu.ca/pamr/media-releases/2014/sfu-researchers-trace-hiv-evolution-in-north-america.html 39 comments science
- Scientists discover brain’s anti-distraction system: This is the first study to reveal our brains rely on an active suppression mechanism to avoid being distracted by salient irrelevant information when we want to focus on a particular item or task http://www.sfu.ca/pamr/media-releases/2014/scientists-discover-brains-anti-distraction-system.html 736 comments science
- If you’re over 24 years of age you’ve already reached your peak in terms of your cognitive motor performance - study http://www.sfu.ca/pamr/media-releases/2014/study-says-we_re-over-the-hill-at-24.html 19 comments science
- Scientists find way to control sugars. A study co-led by Simon Fraser University has found that the intestinal enzymes responsible for processing starchy foods can be turned on and off, helping to better control those processes in people with Type 2 diabetes. http://www.sfu.ca/pamr/media-releases/2012/scientists-find-way-to-control-sugars.html 4 comments science
- SPSS Companion Guide to Elementary Statistics for Social Scientists. http://www.sfu.ca/~jackd/SPSS/SPSS_19_Stat203_Guide.pdf 4 comments statistics
- "Fun is represented by the variable f, and is therefore considered differentiable." http://www.sfu.ca/~ppa12/publications/icccx-sorenson-pasquier-2010.pdf 5 comments gamedev
- The Canadian Undergraduate Student Journal of Cognitive Science (CUJCS). All articles online and free. http://www.sfu.ca/cognitive-science/journal/ 10 comments cogsci
- Researchers develop a way to use a CD drive's laser to analyze your blood so you can do medical lab tests on your home computer http://www.sfu.ca/pamr/media_releases/media_releases_archive/media_release11200801.html 18 comments science
- Well we knew already http://www.sfu.ca/~cyrille/news/cfm.gif 11 comments netsec
- Hot girl finally got what she wanted (pic) http://www.sfu.ca/~gsa7/dickinabox1.jpg 103 comments reddit.com