Citizen Science: How gamers are helping in the COVID-19 fight
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Citizen Science: How gamers are helping in the COVID-19 fight
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Puppeteer Raymond Carr shows off a 14-foot, 100lb puppet
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Global News’ Mark Carcasole tries his hand at puppetry
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Citizen Science: How gamers are helping in the COVID-19 fight
Description
February 12, 2022
Gamers are skilled at saving fictional worlds from virtual bad guys, but some players are now using their platform and skills in a real-world battle: helping scientists fight COVID-19. And as John Hua discovered for The New Reality, there are two Canadians at the centre of it all.
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Citizen Science: How gamers are helping in the COVID-19 fight06:35 | February 12, 2022
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Why Grassy Narrows First Nation parents must fight to keep their kids at home02:09 | March 2, 2024
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The hunt for Canada’s last Nazis18:02 | February 24, 2024
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Rising Hate: Global News investigates a dramatic surge in antisemitism since Oct. 705:44 | February 24, 2024
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Rising Hate: Antisemitism in Canada26:17 | February 24, 2024
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Special report on rising hate and antisemitism in Canada: Teaser00:31 | February 21, 2024
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Digital Nomads: Why remote workers are flocking to a Bulgarian mountain town07:08 | November 25, 2023
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Artificial Intelligence: Canada’s future of everything11:48 | November 25, 2023
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‘You will be shocked’: How Iran’s regime is threatening Canadians here at home18:54 | November 11, 2023
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The New Reality: Nov. 421:58 | November 4, 2023
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What’s next for Alberta’s renewables revolution?08:07 | November 4, 2023
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Puppeteer Raymond Carr shows off a 14-foot, 100lb puppet00:45 | November 4, 2023
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Sesame Street’s Megan Piphus performs for Nashville students01:03 | November 4, 2023
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Global News’ Mark Carcasole tries his hand at puppetry01:10 | November 4, 2023
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Behind the scenes where 35 years of puppets have been stored, preserved01:43 | November 4, 2023
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Future of Puppetry: Where art, tech and social commentary meet11:13 | November 4, 2023
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How social media influencers are changing the conversation about disability11:11 | October 21, 2023
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How origami is helping NASA in space exploration07:32 | October 21, 2023
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Community Land Trusts: Can they be an answer to the housing crisis?18:40 | October 14, 2023
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Eco-grief: Coping with our climate crisis08:37 | October 7, 2023
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Fantastic Fungi: Tapping into the potential of mushrooms10:12 | October 7, 2023
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On the Fireline: Inside Canada’s record-breaking wildfire season18:58 | September 30, 2023
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Sober curiosity: A movement away from alcohol09:29 | May 27, 2023
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The rise of violence in Canada’s public libraries18:51 | April 22, 2023
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Is human composting the next frontier in death care?11:39 | April 15, 2023
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Colour Crusader: Meet the artist liberating colour for everyone07:21 | April 1, 2023
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Citizen Science: How gamers are helping in the COVID-19 fight06:35 | February 12, 2022
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Why Grassy Narrows First Nation parents must fight to keep their kids at home02:09 | March 2, 2024
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The hunt for Canada’s last Nazis18:02 | February 24, 2024
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Rising Hate: Global News investigates a dramatic surge in antisemitism since Oct. 705:44 | February 24, 2024
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Rising Hate: Antisemitism in Canada26:17 | February 24, 2024
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Special report on rising hate and antisemitism in Canada: Teaser00:31 | February 21, 2024
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Digital Nomads: Why remote workers are flocking to a Bulgarian mountain town07:08 | November 25, 2023
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Artificial Intelligence: Canada’s future of everything11:48 | November 25, 2023
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‘You will be shocked’: How Iran’s regime is threatening Canadians here at home18:54 | November 11, 2023
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The New Reality: Nov. 421:58 | November 4, 2023
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What’s next for Alberta’s renewables revolution?08:07 | November 4, 2023
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Puppeteer Raymond Carr shows off a 14-foot, 100lb puppet00:45 | November 4, 2023
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Sesame Street’s Megan Piphus performs for Nashville students01:03 | November 4, 2023
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Global News’ Mark Carcasole tries his hand at puppetry01:10 | November 4, 2023
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Future of Puppetry: Where art, tech and social commentary meet11:13 | November 4, 2023
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How social media influencers are changing the conversation about disability11:11 | October 21, 2023
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How origami is helping NASA in space exploration07:32 | October 21, 2023
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Community Land Trusts: Can they be an answer to the housing crisis?18:40 | October 14, 2023
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Eco-grief: Coping with our climate crisis08:37 | October 7, 2023
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Fantastic Fungi: Tapping into the potential of mushrooms10:12 | October 7, 2023
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On the Fireline: Inside Canada’s record-breaking wildfire season18:58 | September 30, 2023
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Sober curiosity: A movement away from alcohol09:29 | May 27, 2023
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Right to Repair: Inside the movement fighting for all consumers07:15 | May 13, 2023
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Tornadoes: Is your home ready for extreme weather?11:49 | May 13, 2023
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How tech is helping Canadians living with dementia10:27 | May 6, 2023
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Inside Canada’s first dementia village08:21 | May 6, 2023
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The rise of violence in Canada’s public libraries18:51 | April 22, 2023
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Is human composting the next frontier in death care?11:39 | April 15, 2023
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Colour Crusader: Meet the artist liberating colour for everyone07:21 | April 1, 2023
Citizen Science: How gamers are helping in the COVID-19 fight
Description
February 12, 2022
Gamers are skilled at saving fictional worlds from virtual bad guys, but some players are now using their platform and skills in a real-world battle: helping scientists fight COVID-19. And as John Hua discovered for The New Reality, there are two Canadians at the centre of it all.
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