Nowadays, marine shipping industry is more like a critical but invisible lifeline to support Canadians’ daily life. The low-cost and efficient maritime shipping enables enormous economic development while bringing in unavoidable environmental pollution, ecological and social disruption, and other risks to coastal and marine areas. This August, various participants gathered at Dalhousie University for a […]
A large component of my research is understanding how someone’s trust in an automated system can be measured. For those keeping up with some of my previous articles, you likely will have gotten the impression that trust is a fairly critical component to human-AI teams. Although it is not the sole driver, it has a […]
Pesticides are chemicals that are sprayed on potato crops to protect the plants mainly from fungi and insects. Potato yields are compromised if fungi are allowed to grow on the crop and/or insects are left to eat the leaves. Therefore, their use in potato crops is justified. The spraying target for pesticides that are commonly […]
If you read the news about monkeypox, you’re likely to see it described as ‘spilling out’, ‘cropping up’, or ‘masquerading’. What you’re less likely to see is monkeypox described as a war. War metaphors have commonly been used throughout history to frame a wide variety of viruses, such as HIV, Ebola, and most recently COVID-19. […]
Much has been said about the sea’s economic importance, environmental value, and societal contribution. However, the sea is more than a bunch of biological or chemical measures and parameters; it is more than fishing routines, walks for tourists, and days in the sun; the sea is also arts. Throughout history, the sea has been equated […]
Ovarian cancer is uncommon. The lifetime risk of an individual with ovaries or fallopian tubes is about 1 in 80 (about 1.3%). In addition to being uncommon and generating little awareness compared to other cancer types, it’s notoriously hard to catch early. Therefore, knowing your baseline risk and being aware of symptoms is crucial. The […]
2022 will be a year forever entangled with the British Monarchy. The Platinum Jubilee and the ongoing scandals of Prince Andrew have been overshadowed by the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8. As Canada’s sovereign, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Governor General Mary Simon have made official statements addressing the Queen’s passing and […]
This article was originally published on The Conversation Canada on September 21, 2022. Much has been made in recent years of politicians like Donald Trump and their use of conspiracy theories. In Canada, a number of conservative politicians have voiced support for conspiracy theories. However, some evidence suggests that those who are most vocal about […]
This article was originally published on The Conversation Canada on August 29, 2022. The transition to university or college is an exciting time for many young adults, but it can also be demanding and stressful. Young adults living with complex health conditions may face unique challenges with this transition. As health care providers with experience […]
Welcome to the second episode of ‘exposing the simple nosy strategies that keep you glued to your phone.’ Today, we will look at another very basic but effective strategy that makes you subconsciously pick up your phone so many times in a day. This persuasive strategy is called ‘Suggestion’. The Suggestion strategy refers implementation of […]