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Don’t fret if your kids are starting to doubt Santa’s magic. Coming to disbelieve is not particularly distressing for them and most come to their own conclusions.

The science of saying goodbye to Santa

Jim Davies, Carleton University

When your kids stop believing, it’s probably harder on you than on them.
Many of us collect points via loyalty programs. They’re popular, but can cause headaches for the companies who head up loyalty and rewards programs. (Shutterstock)

Rewarding your shopping loyalty with points

Michael J. Armstrong, Brock University and Aaron Luntala Nsakanda, Carleton University

The companies that head up loyalty rewards programs must compensate for their uncertainty about your reward preferences.
An increase in the use of self-driving cars will change parking requirements in the city. Shutterstock

How self-driving cars will make our cities more charming

Jim Davies, Carleton University

An increase in the use of self-driving cars will change parking infrastructure in cities, and hopefully result in more colourful character neighbourhoods.
In this October 2018, photo, candles lit by activists protesting the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi are placed outside Saudi Arabia’s Consulate in Istanbul. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Canada’s moral negligence in Jamal Khashoggi’s murder

Stuart J. Murray, Carleton University

Ottawa’s response to Jamal Khashoggi’s murder doubles down on “human rights” rhetoric while failing to take action. It’s a matter of the death of some in exchange for the livelihood of others.
Mexico’s President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador speaks about the upcoming changes his administration will impose on national security during the national peace and security plan conference in Mexico City on Nov. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Anthony Vazquez)

Mexico’s left turn and the road to uncertainty

Sergio Daniel Michel Chavez, Carleton University

The success or failure of Mexico’s new president will have an impact on politics in the rest of Latin America as right-wing forces reclaim power. Is a brighter future for the region possible?
Terri-Lynne McClintic, convicted in the death of an eight-year-old girl, is escorted into court in Kitchener, Ont., in September 2012. News that McClintic was transferred to an Indigenous ‘healing lodge’ has stoked outrage. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Geoff Robins

The folly of writing legislation in response to sensational crimes

Anita Grace, Carleton University

The politically and emotionally charged court of public opinion is not the place to make policy changes in areas as complex as corrections.
Women are still typically the minority on academic hiring committees in science, and “majority rules.” (Shutterstock)

How we can turn the tide for women in science

Rowan Thomson, Carleton University

The award of a Nobel Prize in physics to Donna Strickland is an opportunity to build support for women in science, says one female physics professor.
A man tries to get his dog out of a flooded neighbourhood in Lumberton, N.C., in September 2018 in the aftermath of hurricane Florence. Many people opted to ignore evacuation warnings, suggesting a distrust of authorities. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Developing trust after disasters – and every day

Jordan Richard Schoenherr, Carleton University

A peaceful society requires us to trust our public institutions, but in order to do so, we must question them. Questions are a healthy and necessary response to a world filled with uncertainty.
Demonstrators take part in a protest against Quebec’s proposed Values Charter in Montreal in September 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

New premier, same old story: Québec’s longtime anti-niqab efforts

Hannah Dick, Carleton University

If Quebec’s new premier succeeds in passing ‘secularization’ legislation by wielding the notwithstanding clause, it will come at the cost of civil rights and the protective capacity of the Charter.
Sex-ed can equip and empower young people to make healthy and safe choices about their sexuality for themselves and for others. Simeon Jacobson/Unsplash

Sex-ed is crucial to the rights of children

Valerie Michaelson, Queen's University, Ontario; Colleen M. Davison, Queen's University, Ontario; Pamela Dickey Young, Queen's University, Ontario, and Rebecca Jaremko Bromwich, Carleton University

The notion that religious groups are opposed to sex-ed is simply not true. And our youth need it more than ever to take control over their lives, their bodies and their decisions.
Barbershop Talks creates a place for Black men and boys to meet and discuss ideas about masculinity. Edgar Chaparro/Unsplash

Barbershop Talks: A safe place to discuss Black masculinity

Warren Clarke, Carleton University and Nadine Powell, Carleton University

Barbershop Talks use the idea of the “barbershop around the corner” as a place to meet and discuss ideas and create a safe space for Black men and boys to talk openly about masculinity.
Distraksi saat Anda bekerja bisa menghabiskan waktu Anda lebih dari yang Anda bayangkan, tapi corat-coret di kelas dapat membantu Anda betah di ruang kelas dan pertemuan. www.shutterstock.com

Sains di balik multitasking: baik buruknya melakukan beberapa pekerjaan pada saat bersamaan

Jim Davies, Carleton University

Multitasking tidak seperti yang Anda bayangkan. Multitasking mungkin tidak akan membantu Anda untuk lebih produktif jika Anda memilih melakukan aktivitas yang salah pada saat bersamaan.
Why isn’t sustainability a part of accounting training? (Shutterstock)

It’s time to train accountants in sustainability

Leanne Keddie, Carleton University

Despite the leaders of both countries being champions of fighting climate change, research shows both Canada and France are failing to train their accountants in sustainability. Why?
More than 80 per cent of the plasma Canada now uses for medical purposes comes from paid donation in the United States. (Shutterstock)

Why Canadians should be paid for blood plasma donation

Vida Panitch, Carleton University and L. Chad Horne, Franklin & Marshall College

Canada suffers a shortage of vital blood plasma. Paying donors, through a non-profit like Canadian Blood Services, would secure a local supply without lining the pockets of corporate shareholders.
Eroding civility is not just a U.S. phenomenon. We need to learn how to speak to each other, no matter what our politics. (Shutterstock)

Making society civil again

Jordan Richard Schoenherr, Carleton University

Eroding civility is not just an American phenomenon; it’s global. But it’s time for a return to civility as we reflect on how we will be judged and remembered when the dust of history settles upon us.
Distractions at work can take up more time than you think, but doodling may just help you get through that lecture or meeting. (Shutterstock)

The science of multitasking, and why you should doodle in class

Jim Davies, Carleton University

Multitasking may not be what you think it is and it might not even help you be more productive if you choose to do the wrong things at the same time.
Demonstrators protest ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza as they march through the streets of Ottawa in November 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Why Canadian aid won’t really help Palestinian entrepreneurs

Reem Bahdi, University of Windsor; Jeremy Wildeman, University of Bath; Nadia Abu-Zahra, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa, and Ruby Dagher, Carleton University

Canadian aid to Palestine will continue to do little good if the Canadian government continues to ignore Israel’s role in destroying the Palestinian economy and violating basic human rights.
Apakah moralitas anda berasal dari agama yang Anda anut? Nyatanya tidak juga. shutterstock.com

Agama tidak menentukan moralitas Anda

Jim Davies, Carleton University

Banyak orang percaya bahwa moralitas berasal dari agama. Tapi penelitian menunjukkan, opini orang terhadap ajaran Tuhan berdasar pada apa yang mereka yakini benar dan salah, bukan sebaliknya.
A research study found that most of the debris in gulls’ stomachs is plastic – exposing the birds to high levels of chemical contaminants and potentially limiting their reproductive success. (Shutterstock)

All-you-can-eat landfill buffet spells trouble for birds

Sahar Seif, Carleton University and Jennifer Provencher, Acadia University

Seagulls have no qualms about sifting through dumps for scraps. But this buffet comes at a cost, filling their stomachs with plastic, glass, metal and even building materials.

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