After struggling to go mainstream, Apple’s recent announcement of the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset could be the lifeline the metaverse needs.
The pain of ‘blue balls’ should never be used as a coercive tactic. But almost half of study participants — mostly women and some men — reported pressure to engage sexually.
Strengthening democratic values in the face of AI will require coordinated international efforts between industry, government and non-governmental organizations.
Canada needs to improve the way we work. Improving our productivity ranking will take years, but by taking steps in education, in the private sector and in government, we can achieve national wealth.
Human activities can affect plants and have consequences for the human populations that consume them.
A new book investigates how investment money managers decide what is and is not ethical when it comes to socially responsible investing.
Canada’s police services are becoming increasingly militarized. This undermines the fundamental aims of policing and fosters public distrust of police.
Two formidable forces have converged to push Nigeria’s food security to the brink: climate change, with its unpredictable weather patterns, and terrorism.
Fostering emotional intelligence in entrepreneurs could help Canada meet its sustainable development goals.
Long-term care workers experienced mental health challenges and moral distress during the pandemic. Research shows why workplace standards and support for workers are crucial to the future of LTC.
It will take a lot of strategic ingenuity to fight the rise of populism. And it will get harder to do so as politicians rig the game with rules designed to reduce voting.
The conventional narrative on corporate tax increases relies on ‘zombie ideas’ that pander to corporate interests, harm the public interest and refuse to die.
Drug-resistant microbes are a serious threat for future pandemics, but the new draft of the WHO’s international pandemic agreement may not include provisions for antimicrobial resistance.
Digitally altered images and other online propaganda are being used to silence marginalized voices and stifle protest movements.
Drag Queen Story Time events have faced backlash and protests recently. But contrary to misconceptions, these events can support child development and promote acceptance.
Fireworks can frighten wild and domestic animals, start wildfires and affect some people’s mental health.
Beavers are an important ecosystem engineer in the boreal forest and researchers are demystifying their secrets.
New analysis answers questions about the ongoing effectiveness of COVID vaccines: How well they protect against infection, hospitalization and death months after initial doses or after a booster shot.
The U.S. and Canada both have different approaches when it comes to work conditions and income assistance programs.
