Sijia Liu

Mar 29, 2024 | kitchener.ctvnews.ca | Sijia Liu

In a story of discovery and connection, two musicians from southern Ontario have found themselves not just united by music, but by blood, thanks to DNA testing. At the age of 14, Bryan Fontez of Hamilton, now 37, discovered that he was conceived through a sperm donor. His journey to uncover his genetic roots spanned decades, until advancements in technology allowed him to take a DNA test in 2019.

Mar 14, 2024 | kitchener.ctvnews.ca | Sijia Liu

The federal ombudsperson for victims of crime has initiated a national investigation into the experiences of sexual assault survivors within Canada's justice system. This move comes amid growing concerns that survivors often feel marginalized and disempowered, with their rights frequently overshadowed by those of their perpetrators. “Everyone wants the system to work better and survivors want to be heard," said federal ombusperson Benjamin Roebuck.

Mar 6, 2024 | kitchener.ctvnews.ca | Sijia Liu

A petition addressed to the House of Commons is advocating for revisions to Section 278 of Canada’s Criminal Code, citing it as detrimental to sexual assault survivors and a breach of privacy. Section 278 permits defense lawyers representing individuals accused of sexual assault to request access to the alleged victim’s confidential counseling records for use as evidence in court proceedings.

Feb 20, 2024 | kitchener.ctvnews.ca | Sijia Liu

It’s often said the eyes are the window to the soul, but for a Waterloo-based startup, the eyes are the window to your brain. Adhawk Microsystems, has developed MindLink Air, a personal fitness tracker for the brain. The smart glasses are meant for everyday wear and track virtual eye movement to better understand brain health. “We can measure how hard you're thinking, how focused you are and how easily you're distracted,” said Niel Sakar, AdHawk CEO.

Feb 15, 2024 | mdpi.com | Sijia Liu

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessReviewbySijia Liu and Chao Yang * Shanghai Key Lab of Advanced High-Temperature Materials and Precision Forming, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.