We live in a fast-paced world, and many of us experience pressure to get things done as quickly as possible to meet strict deadlines and handle growing workloads. But, as you may be aware, faster does not always mean better. Cognitive science research frequently deals with the dynamic between speed and accuracy and how an […]
Recently, the Toronto Star featured an article about the displacement of the Swansea Mews residents, crumbling infrastructure and life dependent on community housing. It’s a disturbing example of the failures of government, and the meaning of the community, of people who turned concrete into homes. Mentioned almost immediately is the loss an impacted resident felt […]
Special thanks to Stephan Archibald, whose 1978 survey of ironworks in Halifax was a great resource for the following reflection. All quotes are taken from this article. Stephan Archibald, “Civic Ornaments: Ironwork in Halifax Parks,” Material Culture Review 5 (1978): pp. 1-11. Commemoration can be hotly contested, especially in the form of public memorials and […]
Pesticides are chemicals used to protect crops such as potatoes against pests that mainly include insects, weeds, and fungi. Correct application of these chemicals plays a key role in food production. If pests are present in the field and pesticides are not applied, crop yields may significantly drop below profitable levels. This makes pesticide application […]
Well, the unsurprising answer – as with most philosophical questions – is it depends. Not only could we have a long and detailed conversation about what it means to be evil, but we could also cover every topic imaginable, every detail, and still somehow come to different conclusions (as is the way with human nature). […]
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 […]
In March 2011, Japan recorded its most powerful earthquake – a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami that claimed nearly 20 000 lives in the Tōhoku region. It remains to this day the fourth most powerful earthquake in the world. One of the biggest concerns following the earthquake was the effect it would have on several […]
Before the arrival of Europeans, Inuit and their ancestors were the only permanent inhabitants in the Canadian Arctic. They have been continuously using the Arctic lands, sea and sea ice for subsistence needs since time immemorial. As Arctic waterways are gradually opening under the impacts of climate change, conflicts between the large-scale Arctic commercial shipping […]
The idea of “fungus monsters” might conjure up comedic images of giant mushrooms chasing people through the streets, but that’s not what I mean when I say we need more “fungus monsters.” Well, not entirely what I mean. Fungus Zombies In 2013, a new kind of zombie emerged—the fungus zombie—essentially, humans infected with Ophiocordyceps. Ophiocordyceps […]
This article was originally published on The Conversation Canada on August 3, 2022. Most people think they acquire their beliefs using a high standard of objectivity. But recent arguments between people about issues like trans rights, vaccinations or Roe v. Wade point to a different reality. Consider the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe […]