In Canada, four apple cultivars make up over half of all apples that are produced. In comparison, there are an estimated 10,000 apple cultivars that exist worldwide including immense diversity in flavours, shapes and colours. Apart from the popular cultivars like McIntosh, Ambrosia, Honeycrisp and Gala that dominate apple production, here is a list of […]
This article was co-written with Dr. Shelley Adamo, professor, Psychology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University, and was originally published in the Conversation Canada on October 27, 2021. Wasps have a reputation for being jerks because of their perceived aggressiveness and ability to sting repeatedly. They’re often negatively compared with the honey production and agricultural pollination of […]
When we think about Organized Crime, we generally see it as something the police and the prosecution need to address through investigation and criminal charges. However, the Criminal Justice System has only a limited impact on Organized Crime. Consequently, authorities and other interested parties are increasingly realizing the importance of complementing the traditional criminal justice […]
Over half the population of adults in North America take a multivitamin supplement to actively maintain their healthy lifestyle and prevent early onset disease… or so they think. Mostly however, this notion has only been supported by a small body of research, whereas most studies have shown that overall, multivitamins provide no such benefit. Regardless, […]
Content warning: Article links refer to reported instances of sexual assault Off the clock business meetings and excessive alcohol use rarely sounds like a nice combination. While it might be a little humorous to observe otherwise uptight colleagues release some steam or act a little silly, these types of meetings can lead to serious boundary […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) involves the learning and acquisition of intelligence by machines without humans’ continuous and explicit instructions. The discipline is expanding rapidly, and various AI technologies are starting to get incorporated into biological research. For my own research, I employ machine learning to predict a pathogen’s resistance to a specific antibiotic. Machine learning (ML) […]
If you have been following my blogs, it is no mystery that I am preoccupied with the emotional aspects of healthcare. Throughout much of my writing I refer to the ways in which we can better care for patients, care for staff, and give care towards each other in medicine. What I want to talk […]
On September 20th, the Liberals held on to their minority government, winning votes from—*checks notes*—less than 15% of the Canadian population (or about 1 in 5 eligible voters). Although the Conservatives got more votes, the Liberals hold 33% more seats in parliament. They also hold more than six times the number of NDP seats, despite […]
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) provided those directly or indirectly affected by the legacy of the Indian Residential Schools system with an opportunity to reflect on their experiences. In addition to documenting the historical record of the residential schools, the TRC hosted seven national events across Canada where former students and their families were […]
Well, it was bound to happen eventually. Commenting on my September blog, a good friend asked if in a future blog I would look at “applying lessons” from literature to the Climate Crisis. Reflecting on his comment, I couldn’t help but acknowledge that many of my blogs thus far, while focusing on dystopia and (post-)apocalypse […]
