Tabla de contenidos para November 2024 en OWL

November 8, 1895 Dr. Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen discovers the X-ray. While testing whether energy beams could pass through glass, Röntgen discovers a fluorescent green light that can pass through most substances while leaving shadows of solid objects. In 1901, he wins the first Nobel Prize in physics for his discovery. November 16, 1896 The first hydro-electric power plant in Niagara Falls goes into operation. Built by engineer Nikola Tesla, the plant uses the natural flow of the waterfall to create electricity for parts of New York. November 5, 1911 The first transcontinental flight across America is completed. The flight takes off from Sheepshead Bay, New York, and lands 5,499 km (3,417 mi.) away in Pasadena, California. November 18, 1928 Steamboat Willie, a Disney short film, features Mickey Mouse for the first time.…

People have dreamed of flying for centuries! In 1250, English philosopher Roger Bacon had the idea of a mechanical aircraft powered by wings that flap like a bird’s. Though it took a while for the first flying machines to “take off,” today the sky is the limit when it comes to aviation! Buckle your seatbelt and soar into the history of flight. Follow along for a timeline of how humans have taken to the skies! 1780s HITCH A RIDE ON A BALLOON! On September 19, 1783, the first hot-air balloon launched at the Palace of Versailles in Paris, France. Built by brothers Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier, its first passengers were a sheep, duck, and rooster. The animals travelled for eight minutes, flying as high as 450 m (1,480 ft.). Two…

OWL: What inspired you to create this product? IMRAN & MITHRU: We learned that many people suffer from vision impairments like glaucoma and cataracts. One of our grandparents has optic nerve damage and it has been hard on their daily life. Vision impairments can result in dependence on others. O: How do the glasses work? I & M: We developed three AI models that use images to understand the surroundings. The model begins with the input image. This gives the system an understanding of textures and depth or distances between things out in the world. There is a camera and sensors that gather information. Based on this information, decisions are made to provide directions or a path that a person can walk on to avoid injury. The model also outputs…

1 You would rather experiment with: a) computer coding b) robot building  c) chemical reactions 2 Your perfect weekend includes: a) levelling up in a new game  b) heading to the park c) shopping with friends 3 Pick a snack: a) pomegranate seeds b) yogurt bark c) trail mix 4 You can’t live without your: a) journal b) running shoes  c) stuffie 5 Your favourite pattern is: a) stripes  b) checkers c) polka dots 6 You would rather visit: a) an art museum b) a national park c) a city square 7 Your favourite movie genre is: a) sci-fi/fantasy  b) action/adventure c) animated 8 You would rather explore: a) the Arctic  b) the ocean  c) space Answers page 33.…

Cool to Be Kind World Kindness Day is on November 13. In honour of this sweet observance, here are some tips to show others that you care. 1 Lend an ear! Advice can be helpful in not-so-fun times, but sometimes just listening can make a friend feel more at ease. 2 Get involved. Research volunteer programs in your community. Studies show that pitching in can boost your mental health and it’s also a great way to meet new buds! Win-win. 3 Start a compliment challenge! Give at least three genuine compliments per day. 4 Surprise someone. Leave a note or sketch in a secret spot for a pal or family member to find.…

BLINK AND YOU’LL MISS IT THE PUZZLE CHAMP This robot rules the record books! If you’ve ever tried to solve a Rubik’s Cube, you know it’s a challenge. But a robot recently completed the puzzle in less than 1 second—0.305 seconds, to be exact! This helped the robot score a place in Guinness World Records for the fastest robot to solve a rotating puzzle cube. The bot completed the task 10 times faster than the quickest human. But don’t feel bad. Engineers at a Japanese tech company created this robot to do one thing only: solve a Rubik’s Cube. It was designed with high-speed motors that twist and turn the cube at a lightning pace, so we don’t stand a chance. Well played! CHEW, BLOW, SNAP JUST BLOW WITH IT Enjoy…

The Airbus A350 XWB uses about 25 percent less fuel than planes of similar size, thanks to its lighter weight and engine design. The Boeing X-66 is an experimental passenger aircraft being developed by Boeing and NASA. Its extra-long, thin wings and other high-tech features could lower fuel consumption and emissions by 30 percent. Air travel has a big impact on the environment. Aircrafts gobble up fossil fuels and give off carbon dioxide and other pollutants that can harm air quality. The good news is that newer airplanes are less harmful to the air because they give off 15 to 20 percent fewer pollutants. Planes are also about 80 percent more fuel efficient than they were 50 years ago, which means they can travel much longer distances with less fuel.…

Moana 2 See just how far Moana can really go in this exciting sequel. After an unexpected call from her ancestors, Moana must journey deep into the long-lost waters of Oceania for an adventure like she’s never seen before. With an unlikely crew and Maui by her side, can she make the voyage? Set sail into theatres November 27 to find out! Sonic X Shadow Generations Worlds collide in this hedge‑venture that combines brand new with tried and true! Play as Shadow, Modern Sonic, or Classic Sonic, and roll your characters through stories that bring back fan-favourite levels and stages. Available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Top Picks Make and learn with these apps. Squad Busters Battle against friends and family in this action-packed multiplayer game. Cryptogram Give…

Funny Feet It may be called football, but players rarely kick the ball. Instead, the two main ways of moving the ball are running (carrying it) and passing (throwing it to a teammate). Players also kick to try to score a field goal, which is worth three points. 208 The number of touchdowns scored by wide receiver Jerry Rice. This is the most touchdowns scored in an NFL career. GET DOWN In football, teams must try to advance the ball at least 10 yards. Each attempt at moving 10 yards is called a down. The CFL has three downs, while the NFL has four. If you move at least 10 yards, your team gets a first down and a whole new set of attempts. But if you run out of downs,…

Tomato Tech A juice company in Japan created a robot that allows you to eat hands-free! The Tomatan sits on your shoulders and feeds you tomatoes. The company invented it to help runners combat fatigue during long marathons. ☐ REAL ☐ FAKE Laundry Day A California company created a robot that can do most laundry chores! Just feed clothes into the mouth of the FoldiMate, and the machine will iron, perfume, and fold them in minutes. But it won’t put them away—that’s something to work on for version 2.0! ☐ REAL ☐ FAKE Sub-Zero Slime A Russian inventor created the first zero‑energy fridge using green goo! The Bio Robot Refrigerator uses a naturally cooling gel to keep food at the right temperature. It can also be mounted onto any surface…

“My friends keep teasing me because I’m not good at video games. I try my hardest, but they won’t stop. What should I do?”—RAVI, 11 “Not everyone is good at video games. If you practise, I’m sure you’ll get better!”DANIEL “Tell your parents what’s happening and remind yourself of all the things you’re good at.”MYRA “Don’t worry about it! Everyone has different talents. Trust me, you are good at something. It just might not be video games!”SIENNA “I deal with this in soccer, but you have to just ignore them and keep going. Practise, never give up, and one day you’ll blow their minds!”RICHARD “It could be that they just want a reaction! Try not to pay too much attention to your friends and they might stop saying mean things.”JUNNY…