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Bernard Rizk

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Bernard Rizk’s Biography

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Experienced media relations officer proficient in writing concise press releases, tailoring messages to suit different audiences. Skilled in journalism, editing, and policy analysis with expertise in immigrant and refugee Information and Orientation. Fluent in French, English, and Arabic. Familiar with diverse communication channels and social media.

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Fans are not a magic bullet for beating the heat! | About us

Fans are not a magic bullet for beating the heat! | About us

With severe heat waves becoming more frequent due to climate change, there's a growing need for safe and acce…

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New research suggests that our universe has no dark matter | About us

New research suggests that our universe has no dark matter | About us

A University of Ottawa study published today challenges the current model of the universe by showing that, in…

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Exploring the genetic composition of fungi and its role in plant health | About us

Exploring the genetic composition of fungi and its role in plant health | About us

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are tiny fungi that live in harmony with plants, sharing their genetic div…

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uOttawa scientists develop novel radiotracer for earlier detection of disease | About us

uOttawa scientists develop novel radiotracer for earlier detection of disease | About us

The vast majority of positron emission tomography (PET) imaging systems map out how the body uses a radioacti…

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Scientists at uOttawa reveal how light behaves in formless solids | About us

Scientists at uOttawa reveal how light behaves in formless solids | About us

Researchers at the University of Ottawa have found that using helical light beams in disordered solids reveal…

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Light as a quantum playground: Reconfigurable simulators reveal hidden dynamics of matter

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By Bernard Rizk
| University of Ottawa
A team of researchers at the University of Ottawa and its Nexus for Quantum Technologies Institute, in collaboration with researchers from Federico II University in Italy, has developed a programmable quantum simulator that shapes a beam of light to replicate how particles move through complex materials, avoiding the need for ever-larger electronic hardware.
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Wildfires and air pollution risks

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By Bernard Rizk
| uottawa.ca
Members of the media may directly contact the following experts: Errol Thomson () Adjunct Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine; Research Scientist, Inhalation Toxicology Laboratory, Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada Dr. Thomson’s laboratory studies mechanisms underlying health impacts of air pollutants and identifies key determinants of toxicity, at the time when air pollution is the leading environmental risk...
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AI assistant uses smartwatches, speech and text to spot distress early

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By Bernard Rizk, Gaby Clark Verified, Robert Egan Verified
| Tech Xplore Verified
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain What if your smartwatch could tell when you were struggling emotionally and offer support before you even thought to ask? That's the idea behind a new AI-powered system developed by researchers at the University of Ottawa, one that could change how people access mental health care outside a clinical setting.
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Social media has revolutionized news consumption by accelerating the news cycle, fragmenting news sources, and promoting viral content. It has shifted gatekeeping roles, personalized news feeds, and encouraged user-generated content. Challenges include verifying information and impacting traditional media revenue. Interactive journalism and ethical dilemmas also arise. Users must critically evaluate information for reliability.

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