BRI. Photo credit: RelevateurHolland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital (HBKRH) is celebrating the completion of its Bloorview Research Institute (BRI) expansion with its newly built 11,000-square-foot research tower. The BRI is now home to the largest concentration of pediatric disability research in the world.This milestone will lead to discoveries that will aim to enhance the quality of life for children and youth with disabilities and developmental differencesabout 400,000 individuals in Canada and millions worldwide.BRI. Photo credit: Tom ArbanHBKRH is Canadas largest childrens rehabilitation hospital in Toronto, and was founded in 1899 by community-minded women who set out to create a Home for Incurable Children where all youth and children belong. It is also currently Canadas only childrens rehabilitation healthcare facility which is focused on combining care, research, and academic leadership in child and youth rehabilitation and disability.Affiliated with the University of Toronto, this research hospital sees more than 2,000 unique diagnoses on an annual basis, including brain injury, cerebral palsy, and developmental delay.BRI. Photo credit: Tom ArbanAt this hospital, a holistic approach is taken to assist young people in achieving their goals, which includes physical and cognitive development as well as life skills such as employment readiness, transitioning to adult services and friendship. Children and youth also have access to music, arts, fitness, science and technology programming.BRI. Photo credit: Tom ArbanIn addition to the two-storey Jason Smith Research Tower, the expansion includes a renovation of the existing 17,000-square-foot research space. Gow Hastings Architects collaborated with the hospital to create uniquely specialized and accessible facilities, encouraging connection between researchers and families.The new wing connects to the existing fourth floor of the BRI via an open and accessible flex space. Conceived of as a public front porch, this is where families can meet with researchers and staff. The flex space leads to communal and interdisciplinary Discovery Hubs that are incorporated within both the new wing, and the renovated space of the hospitals fourth floor.BRI. Photo credit: Tom ArbanGow Hastings team designed features for the BRI that extend beyond AODA guidelines, such as extra wide doors and hallways, door operating devices along busy pathways, colour contrast between walls, floors, and doors to assist with navigation for the visually impaired, as well as height-adjustable desks in workspaces.The project aimed to bring about a direct connection with and minimal impact on the surrounding natural environment. Seen from the outside, the new wing is an addition to the original building, with brightly-coloured aluminum composite cladding sitting over columns three-storeys above grade.BRI. Photo credit: Tom ArbanThe reflective aluminum soffit of the research tower expands the outdoor space of the hospital, reflecting the surrounding nature. The tower suspends over the Sunnybrook Ravine like a treehouse. Children are also able to enjoy a fully-accessible playground on the west side of the hospital.The post Gow Hastings designs Bloorview Research Institute expansion appeared first on Canadian Architect.

The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) is a species of flowering plant in the palm family, Arecaceae, cultivated for its edible sweet fruit known as dates. The species is widely cultivated across North Africa, the Middle East, the Horn of Africa, Australia, South Asia, and the desert regions of southern California in the United States. Phoenix dactylifera is the type species of the genus Phoenix, which contains 12 to 19 species of wild date palms. This focus-stacked photograph shows two mazafati dates grown in Iran, one whole and one halved with its seed removed.Photograph credit: Ivar LeidusRecently featured: Apollo Lunar ModuleSay's phoebeDua LipaArchiveMore featured pictures

August 25 Galileo Galilei1270 PhilipIII became King of France following the death of his father LouisIX during the Eighth Crusade.1609 Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei (pictured) demonstrated his first telescope to Venetian lawmakers.1875 Matthew Webb became the first person to swim across the English Channel, doing so in approximately 21 hours 40 minutes.1942 World WarII: Japanese forces attacked the Australian base at Milne Bay on the eastern tip of New Guinea.2012 The skeleton of King Richard III of England was discovered under a car park in Leicester.Henry Morgan (d.1688)Agnes Mowinckel (b.1875)Mary Tappan Wright (d.1916)Sean Connery (b.1930)More anniversaries: August 24August 25August 26ArchiveBy emailList of days of the yearAbout

Today we are happy to announce Regions of Ruin: Runegate, the new game in the universe of the beloved Regions of Ruin. Embark on an explorative RPG hack-and-slash adventure where you attempt to re-establish a haven for the lost dwarven civilization. Journey across varied lands, help those in need, gather resources and fight off goblins and monsters as you slowly rebuild a home for your people.All that remains of the once-glorious dwarven civilization is dust, scattered exiles, and monster-infested landscapes. Embark on an explorative RPG hack-and-slash adventure as a lone dwarf attempting to re-establish a haven for your dwarven kin and delve into the mysteries of their forebears.EXPLORE RICH LANDSThe former land of the dwarves is as diverse as it is vast, filled with rich veins of resources, loyal allies and fearsome foes. Journey through lush environments, treacherous weather, glowing crystal-filled caverns and more in your pursuits for riches and information. And be prepared to carve your path through relentless enemies, hell-bent on sending the last of the dwarves into extinction.RESTORE A COMMUNITYOn your travels, you will encounter dwarven allies in need of assistance. Come to their aid, enlist their help and create a safe haven for your people by rebuilding a civilization. By gathering resources and meeting skilled adventurers, you will be able to unlock new facilities and technologies, furthering your pursuits.TAILOR YOUR EXPERIENCEShape your dwarven hero from their appearance to their preferred style of fighting, through a range of weapons, gear and skill trees for you to explore and experiment with. Approach each encounter as you deem best: Dive straight into the fray with a spear in hand or sneak up close and stab a goblin in the back. Just remember stay vigilant while fighting, for enemies will adapt to your actions.Join our dwarven community today: X https://x.com/Gameclaw_StudioBlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/regionsofruin.bsky.socialFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576874065404Instagram https://www.instagram.com/regionsofruin/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@regionsofruin?lang=enDiscord https://discord.gg/MQhaDchhBmLinktree linktr.ee/regionsofruinThe post Regions of Ruin: Runegate Announced at The Mix appeared first on Raw Fury.

StocksyEver have your hard work including your successes go unnoticed by your manager? Fixable, TEDs new podcast, is here to do just that to fix the problems of everyday people who call in with their work woes.In episode four, cohosts and top leadership coaches Frances Frei and Anne Morriss got to know Naia, a caller who struggled with receiving recognition after a major reorganization paired her with a new and preoccupied boss. Naia was going above and beyond to do her job well, but the lack of acknowledgement and encouragement and even awareness of her work was causing her to lose motivation.Francess and Annes first piece of advice to Naia was simple: See the humanness of whats going on and of your manager.Sometimes the barrier to showing up as a great collaborator with your manager can be that theres still some residual frustration about the situation, Anne explained. But that emotion is not going to be useful to you.Instead, they encouraged Naia to recognize the humanity of her manager and forgive them for making mistakes.Frances and Anne also shared this strategy with her to practice: Choose curiosity over judgment.Heres how Frances put it: You have a choice between judgment and curiosity, because both cant exist at the same time. So if you have judgment about your manager, you cant really be curious about their situation. And when youre thinking of your manager as a person whos got a lot of part-time jobs, how do we set them up for success?The simplest expression of curiosity which is truly a magical elixir in a workplace is in the form of questions, said Anne. For example, you could start by asking your manager what process works best for them to learn about your accomplishments and contributions. Or, you could focus on how you can make your meetings with them more productive by asking them, How can our one-on-one time be of service to what were trying to achieve together?Another option: Be open about your concerns, and ask your manager what their vision of your success looks like. You could say something like, Heres my fear: Im working really hard, and in this state of flux, Im afraid that six months will go by and people are going to wonder whether or not I did a good job. So its just helpful for me to be clear what is a good job and how can I help in getting that data for you?Across industries and across the world, many people are going through workplace reorganizations and other sweeping changes. And like Naia, its normal to feel anxious and stressed by whats happening and to need to go through a readjustment period. Leading with questions and seeing your boss as another human youre collaborating with can help you gain back some agency and autonomy.Try doing what you can, and marvel at how the other person changes as a result, as opposed to coming up with the list of how you would like the other person to change, said Frances. I think youre going to be pleasantly surprised; thats the beautiful part of this.No matter your job or business, youll find actionable advice on Fixable that can improve your workdays. In other episodes, learn how to overcome communication roadblocks, scale up your side project and lead more productive meetings. Plus: Click here for a chance to get your own work question answered on the show! Listen to Fixable now wherever you get your podcasts.Watch Anne Morrisss TED Talk now:Watch Frances Freis TED Talk now:

Hosts Rebekah Shirley and Logan McClure Davda speak at TED Countdown Summit 2025 on June 18, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Callie Giovanna / TED)Across the final two sessions of TED Countdown Summit 2025, experts, changemakers and dreamers explored actionable solutions to fix todays problems, alleviate tomorrows and build aclean energy future. Here are some highlights from day 3:Doreen Orishaba speaks at TED Countdown Summit 2025 on June 18, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Humphrey Gateri / TED)Africas electric vehicle revolution is leapfrogging traditional fossil fuel transit. Electrical engineer Doreen Orishaba explores how electric bus company BasiGo is using innovative financing models and locally assembled buses to conquer Kigalis hills, limiting environmental impact and saving operators money. With 90 percent renewable energy powering these silent electric fleets, emerging companies like BasiGo show how Africa isnt playing catch-up in sustainable transportation its poised to lead the global revolution with every green kilometer. All of those electric vehicles will need rare earth minerals that have become increasingly important across the world, which is where mining innovator Mfikeyi Makayi comes in. At KoBold, Makayis team is building the mine of the future through radical new AI-aided technology that can model thousands of geological possibilities simultaneously, enabling safer, more sustainable mines that maximize resource recovery while minimizing environmental impact.Tasso Azevedo speaks at TED Countdown Summit 2025 on June 18, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Callie Giovanna / TED)Data-driven mapping is transforming the fight against deforestation. Forester-turned-data detective Tasso Azevedo reveals how collaborative mapping initiative MapBiomas has stitched together 40 years of satellite images into near-real-time, courtroom-ready evidence turning Brazils once-invisible deforestation (and even secret jungle airstrips) into bright, undeniable pixels. By producing thousands of precise deforestation reports weekly, MapBiomas (with support from TEDs collaborative funding initiative The Audacious Project) has helped reduce deforestation in the Amazon by 54 percent and denied $1.5 billion in financing to properties with illegal clearing in the last two years. Now theyre expanding their scope. The goal: to map 70 percent of Earths tropical forests by 2030, turning the power of knowledge into protection for our planets lungs.Riddhima Yadav speaks at TED Countdown Summit 2025 on June 18, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Callie Giovanna / TED)Advanced microbes, the potential of geothermal and how to finance it all. Microbe wrangler Karsten Temmes gene-edited soil microbes have reactivated nitrogen-fixing genes designed help farmers replace their synthetic fertilizer, opening up the potential to cut environmental harm while raising yields from Michigan to Kenya. Drawing on the spirit of turning legacy know-how into climate solutions, geothermal trailblazer Cindy Taff is redeploying oil-and-gas drilling tools to tap the energy stored in the deep, hot, dry rock that exists everywhere, creating 24/7 geothermal power and subsurface heat batteries without waiting for another century of R&D. Scaling living fertilizer factories and next-generation geothermal fields will take capital, which is why finance innovator Riddhima Yadav urges investors to drop purity tests and mobilize the extra $2.5 trillion a year the transition still lacks so ideas like Temmes and Taffs can move from promising pilots to the standards of global infrastructure.Melinda Janki speaks at TED Countdown Summit 2025 on June 18, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Callie Giovanna / TED)Bold strategies to pay for and stop the damages of climate change. Economist Esther Duflo asks a blunt question: Why dont we tax the worlds richest people in order to pay for climate damages? She proposes a publicly funded redistribution system, financed by taxes on billionaires and large multinational companies, to pay for the costs of climate change on developing countries and provide direct cash transfers to the people affected. She says this grand bargain is within reach one where the rich world compensates the poor, sparking a cycle of global climate action. Climate justice litigator Melinda Janki approaches climate action from a different angle, using the power of law to protect nature and Indigenous communities. She describes how legal victories against ExxonMobil in her home country of Guyana have set powerful precedents that make drilling harder and costlier. Oil companies may seem invincible, she says, but they are legally vulnerable. With courage, persistence and the strategic use of law, people can fight back and win.Anshul Tewari speaks at Countdown Summit 2025. June 16 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. Photo: Callie Giovanna / TEDSystemic change in all forms, from empowering young people to tapping into ancient wisdom. For social entrepreneur Anshul Tewari, what began as a personal blog became a movement of change-making stories. He shares how Youth Ki Awaaz, a platform for Indian youth to write, share and speak out on social issues, harnesses the power of young voices. The platform has expanded into climate advocacy, proving that making impact can be a daily, accessible habit for young people everywhere. Ecological futurist Tariq Al-Olaimy also helps people rise to their best selves, but in a different way: by turning to spiritual wisdom. He explores how faith communities, often overlooked in the climate movement, offer powerful tools for navigating environmental collapse with moral courage, resilience and a spiritual compass.Akoth Jumadi & MR. LU* perform at TED Countdown Summit 2025 on June 18, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Humphrey Gateri / TED)

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ActuGaming.net Silent Hill f : notre interview avec Motoi Okamoto (producteur) et Al Yang (directeur) entre beauté et terreur, les coulisses d’un nouvel opus marquant En marge de notre preview de Silent Hill f durant la Gamescom 2025, nous avons [&#