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During COVID-19, boarded-up storefronts host various new types of inspirational, informational and decorative murals that should be read critically as representing political agendas for the future.
The effective integration of science into policy-making improves legislation and leads to effective solutions for society — and not only during times of crisis like the coronavirus pandemic.
Many remote Indigenous communities in British Columbia rely on expensive generators that run on diesel despite having the potential to tap into renewable energy.
Understanding the distinction between bullshit and lying is essential. We can reveal a lie by uncovering the truth, but dealing effectively with bullshit is more complicated.
Que l’on soit ou non en situation de crise, l’intégration efficace de la science dans la prise de décisions politiques améliore les projets de loi et mène à des solutions efficaces pour la société.
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everyone to some degree, and many people are looking for ways to help others. Here are some ways people can contribute to the response effort.
C'est connu, l'activité physique a de nombreux avantages pour la santé. Mais elle peut aussi améliorer nos relations amoureuses. Les couples actifs se déclarent plus satisfaits de leur relation.
Shovelling snow is excellent exercise that works the upper and lower body. However, it’s important to remember that digging out from a storm pushes many people to their maximal fitness capacity.
Le taux d’extinction des oiseaux pourrait être beaucoup plus élevé que ce qui a été estimé précédemment. Si l’on souhaite conserver certaines espèces, il vaut mieux les cibler le plus tôt possible.
Le bruit des récifs réflète leur état de santé. Les récifs plus bruyants, dominés par les basses fréquences, sont en meilleure santé que les récifs qui émettent des hautes fréquences.