The Deuce: Porn, nostalgia and late capitalism
“Gritty,” “authentic” are words of praise often used for TV director David Simon: No less so with The Deuce, his new series about the rise of the porn industry in New York City in the 1970s.
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Why Canada fails to be an education superpower
Canada's educational performance internationally has remained stagnant over the past decade. Students' science and math proficiency is especially worrying.
How to avoid, recognize and treat concussion in sports
As students return to school and prepare to join sports teams, here's what they and their parents need to know about concussions.
The S-word: Just stop using it
The word Squ-w has an innocent origin, but its use in English has long been derogatory and racist. Place names which use this word should be changed.
Back-to-school anxiety? Here are seven simple solutions
As the first days of school approach rapidly, an educational psychologist offers strategies for combating anxiety in children and teens.
In the Trump age, is the word ‘leadership’ meaningless?
Is it time to put a moratorium on the meaningless word 'leadership?' In the business world, leadership now often simply means performing mundane managerial duties.
How to help your kids transition to high school
An education psychologist offers tips for parents of new high school kids on everything from navigation to time management.
Usain Bolt and Andre De Grasse: Hamstring injuries explained
Hamstring injuries played a major role at the 2017 world track and field championships. Without proper recovery, a hamstring injury can be career ending for some athletes.
Why ‘ability expectations’ must be central to debates on science and our future
Ability expectations are what people rely upon as they seek out productive and satisfying lives. They need to be a key part of the debate over gene-editing and other major scientific breakthroughs.
Five steps to prepare your child for kindergarten
Even kids who have attended daycare can find the first days of kindergarten stressful. The good news is that parents can take practical steps this summer, to prepare for the fall transition.
Public health at risk when opinion trumps evidence
In an era when opinion often trumps evidence in public health issues, it's time to support and invest in evidence-based medicine to protect the public from dangerous, poorly informed beliefs.
Stressed? Running on empty? It’s not compassion fatigue
The myth of compassion fatigue suggests that compassion is a finite resource. The reality is that health-care providers are over-worked and need better institutional support.
‘CanadaCreep’ case highlights need for better privacy laws
To properly address the social harm of online privacy invasions, such as in the "CanadaCreep case," Canada must devote federal attention to strengthening its minimal and unclear privacy laws.
Marijuana age limit should be low - not high
Allowing young people to legally access marijuana will improve cannabis education and use-prevention, and hinder illegal activity.
Revenge isn’t always sweet, but it can be beautiful
Most revenge isn't violent or dramatic, but instead involves petty acts against coworkers or lovers. And some types work better than others.
Society is also to blame for thalidomiders’ worsening health
Reactions to the thalidomiders' difference contributed – and continue to contribute – to their negative well-being and deteriorating health.
Inuit folklore kept alive story of missing Franklin expedition to north-west passage
On September 6, Canada’s prime minister, Stephen Harper, announced that one of the fabled lost ships of Sir John Franklin’s expedition had been found off Hat Island, south-west of King William Island…
Charge fees for farm antibiotics to slow the spread of superbugs
The development of resistant bacteria over the past 50 years stands testament to the power of evolution. While scientists have discovered or created hundreds of antibiotics to kill bacteria, those bacteria…
Gender transition isn’t a whim, so why the mistrust?
When it comes to gender transitions, trans patients are often inappropriately held to higher account when compared to people opting for other kinds of medical care. Standards of care are effectively constructed…
Popular Science is wrong to get rid of online comments
Popular Science has announced that it will be closing online comments on its news stories. Uncivil commenters have an overly negative effect on readers, it claims, with a small number of negative commenters…
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Professor of Economics, University of Calgary
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Associate Professor of Linguistics, University of Calgary
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Associate professor, University of Calgary
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Associate Professor, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
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Assistant Professor, Clinician Scientist (Physiotherapist), Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary
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Assistant Professor of Education, University of Calgary
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Assistant Professor Educational Psychology, University of Calgary
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Editor of Human Relations, Professor of Organizational Behaviour & CCAL Chair in Leadership, University of Calgary
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Professor (Nursing & Medicine) & ACHF Chair in Parent-Infant Mental Health, University of Calgary
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Assistant professor of community health sciences, University of Calgary
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Director, Women’s Studies Program Professor, Department of English, University of Calgary
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Professor, Faculties of Kinesiology and Nursing; Director, Running Injury Clinic, University of Calgary
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Associate Professor and Cancer Care Research Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary
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Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Calgary
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Research Associate at Arctic institute of North America, University of Calgary
