3 drugs that went from legal, to illegal, then back again
Cannabis for religious purposes, cocaine in wine and heroin for coughs. These are just some of the ways illicit drugs have ...
Perfectionist leaders can push their teams to meet high standards – but it can backfire and stifle creativity
There’s nothing wrong with the pursuit of excellence at work. But research suggests creativity can suffer if leaders fail to ...
Why you should treat workplace friendships like your diet – aim for balance and variety
Workplace friendships have many benefits – but they can also be as difficult as any relationship. Guarding against ...
Continental drift: why the need for critical minerals might change the way we define Earth’s zones
Access to fossil fuels drove the definition of nations’ sovereignty over submarine continental extensions. Now we need an ...
Do natural fabrics really keep us cooler in summer? Here’s the science
Clothing made of cotton and linen is highly hydrophilic. It tends to absorb moisture and disperse it across the fabric, ...
Technology will never be a god – but has it become a religion?
The cultures that have grown up around technology dominate the way we understand ourselves, our collective existence, and ...
‘Wearied’ almost to death: U.S. presidents have often experienced despair amid political turmoil
For more than two centuries, U.S. presidential politics and presidential lives have found various pathways through and beyond ...
How gig platforms like Fiverr are reshaping the video game development industry
Fiverr’s game development ecosystem serves as a microcosm of larger concerns about labour practices in the gaming sector.
Sunglasses reflect more than the light: a brief history of shades, from Ancient Rome to Hollywood
Sunglasses are important for protection. But over the centuries they have also become fashion accessories and personal ...
The City Symposium: How communities can come together to address their problems
City Symposium in London, Ont., brought artists, activists, civil servants and academics together to broaden understanding about health inequity research in the community.
New Orleans attacker’s apparent loyalty to Islamic State group highlights persistent threat of lone wolf terrorism
The suspect in a truck assault that left at least 15 dead had previously pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group, ...
Ukraine closure of Gazprom pipeline to Europe hurts Russia’s war effort but leaves Transnistrians in the cold
Kyiv has finally turned off Russia’s gas supply to Europe, ending a source of income that helped pay for Moscow’s war against ...