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The Deuce: Porn, nostalgia and late capitalism
“Gritty” and “authentic” — these words of praise are now commonplace when discussing the television dramas of David Simon. And no less so with <i>The</i> …
TVCarbon dioxide trapped by ice-age oceans raises questions for future
Over the past few decades, scientists have monitored the atmosphere and oceans using instruments, gauges and satellites. But modern climate …
Climate ChangeFierce debate roars to life over grizzly bear hunt
There’s no shortage of controversy surrounding the British Columbia government’s decision to stop the grizzly bear trophy hunt.<p>The province announced …
WildlifeChildren and sleep: How much do they really need?
How much sleep, and what type of sleep, do our children need to thrive?<p>In parenting, there aren’t often straightforward answers, and sleep tends to …
WellnessWill China do the right thing about North Korea?
China’s master strategists are making sure the latest United Nations sanctions cannot extinguish the menace that North Korea poses to world …
North KoreaTIFF 2017: Movie magic from math and science
Math and science are hot topics with contemporary filmmakers. Think of the brilliant portrayal of African-American mathematicians and scientists in …
The Shape of WaterPizza delivery by robot cars has arrived with big questions
People in Ann Arbor, Mich. are experiencing home food-delivery without a driver.<p>Domino’s Pizza and Ford have paired up in a pilot project that will …
RobotsThis is why most teachers need Indigenous coaches
<i>“I hear a lot about this so-called ‘inequality’ when it comes to First Nations populations… The problem is the victim mentality… They have to stop</i> …
Indigenous PeoplesThis is why non-Indigenous teachers need Indigenous coaches
<i>“I hear a lot about this so-called ‘inequality’ when it comes to First Nations populations… The problem is the victim mentality… They have to stop</i> …
EducationThis is why mainstream teachers need Indigenous coaches
<i>“I hear a lot about this so-called ‘inequality’ when it comes to First Nations populations… The problem is the victim mentality… They have to stop</i> …
Indigenous PeoplesLegal weed: What your kids really need to know
Weed, pot, grass, marijuana — or cannabis to use the proper terminology — will be legal in Canada from July 1, 2018. Anyone over the age of 18 will …
CannabisWhen a squirrel dies: The rapid decline of local news
Once, when discussing our changing habits online, Mark Zuckerberg told his colleagues, “a squirrel dying in your front yard may be more relevant to …
JournalismIs Canada's skills shortage real, or are businesses to blame?
Apparently Canada’s labour market has a problem.<p>Plebians, pundits and politicians alike say Canadian employers face a serious skills mismatch, or …
EducationHow gamification can boost student success
In a perfect world, students would be self-motivated to focus during lectures and practice or study the material. Unfortunately, this is often not …
EducationWhy we need First Nations Education Authorities
What changes might be ahead for the quality of education offered to Indigenous youth? We pose this question in the wake of Prime Minister Justin …
EducationWhy insurers are wrong about Canada's genetic non-discrimination law
Most western European countries have banned insurance companies from accessing privately held genetic test results on individuals since or even …
InsuranceFive simple ways to improve health care
Up to 30 per cent of health care is unnecessary.<p>That’s according to a study by the Canadian Institute for Health Information. Alarmist in its …
Health CareFive simple ways to improve Canadian health care
Up to 30 per cent of health care is unnecessary.<p>That’s according to a study by the Canadian Institute for Health Information. Alarmist in its …
Health CareWhy Canada fails to be an education superpower
Canada’s recent results in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) have been celebrated widely. In August 2017, the BBC marked …
EducationStanding too much at work can double your risk of heart disease
There’s been a lot of interest in the harmful effects of prolonged sitting at work, from academics and the public alike. The attention being paid to …
Heart DiseaseScience lesson: How anesthetics work, and why xenon's perfect
Common wisdom maintains that, because of the myriad effects on the brain, how anesthetic drugs work at the molecular level is a mystery.<p>On the …
VitalWhy Rod Stewart's gay ballad 'Georgie' was ahead of its time
Recently, Rod Stewart re-released a newly imagined version of his 1978 classic, “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy,” with multi-platinum group DNCE. They …
Equality9/11 anniversary: Understanding extremist motives could stop further violence
Monday marks the 16th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in the United States that claimed 2,977 lives.<p>What’s changed since 9/11? How has …
TerrorismA new way to reduce playground bullying
For some teachers, back-to-school excitement comes with jitters over how best to address new curriculum mandates. And for many parents, there are …
EducationTeen suicide is on the rise and this is why
Every 40 seconds, another human life is taken by suicide, according to World Health Organization data.<p>In Canada, a new report reveals that young …
SuicideWorth reading: Tried and true manuals for success
<i>Editor’s note: The Conversation Canada asked our academic authors to share some recommended reading. In this instalment, Michael Armstrong, an</i> …
EmploymentDear white people, wake up: Canada is racist
Approximately 4,000 people gathered at Vancouver’s City Hall on Aug. 19 to protest an anti-immigration and anti-Muslim white nationalist rally. They …
RacismWhy universities must defend democracy
The march in Charlottesville, Va., earlier this summer by white supremacists, neo-Nazis and other right-wing extremists illuminated the growing …
RacismWhy universities must fight the new wave of authoritarianism
The march in Charlottesville, Va., earlier this summer by white supremacists, neo-Nazis and other right-wing extremists illuminated the growing …
RacismHow to avoid, recognize and treat concussion in sports
Recognize, remove, rest and recover before returning to sport. Those are key points about sport-related concussion stated in the 5th International …
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