Photo for the news post: Frene Ginwala remembered: trailblazing feminist and first speaker of South Africa’s democratic parliament
January 13, 2023

Frene Ginwala remembered: trailblazing feminist and first speaker of South Africa’s democratic parliament

Frene Ginwala remembered: trailblazing feminist and first speaker of South Africa’s democratic parliament

Frene Ginwala, feisty feminist, astute political tactician and committed cadre of South Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), has died at the age of 90. In a country blessed with exceptional leaders, Ginwala... More
Photo for the news post: The young ages of the girls charged in the swarming death of a man in Toronto may affect trial outcomes
January 12, 2023

The young ages of the girls charged in the swarming death of a man in...

The young ages of the girls charged in the swarming death of a man in Toronto may affect trial outcomes

In late December, eight teenage girls who had reportedly met online decided to meet in-person in downtown Toronto on a Saturday night. Shortly after midnight on Sunday Dec. 18, a 59-year-old man was allegedly swarmed,... More
Photo for the news post: Young people around the world can save democracy — but they need our help
December 19, 2022

Young people around the world can save democracy — but they need our help

Young people around the world can save democracy — but they need our help

A photograph recently circulated on social media purportedly showing two Chinese professors in Shanghai standing between a squad of police officers and students protesting the government’s zero-COVID policies.
Photo for the news post: Well, actually: Mansplaining is a problem in the workplace
December 15, 2022

Well, actually: Mansplaining is a problem in the workplace

Well, actually: Mansplaining is a problem in the workplace

Since the term "mansplaining" has entered the cultural zeitgeist as a social media phenomenon and hashtag, its popularity and usage has only skyrocketed. In just six months between November 2016 and April 2017, for example,... More
Photo for the news post: Drawn to bustling markets, shops or malls this holiday season? Good vibes could explain it
December 14, 2022

Drawn to bustling markets, shops or malls this holiday season? Good vibes could explain it

Drawn to bustling markets, shops or malls this holiday season? Good vibes could explain it

The holiday season is here, and some may plan to go shopping along local Main Streets, popular city districts, malls or to enjoy time with friends and family in restaurants.
Photo for the news post: 5 senses? In fact, architects say there are 7 ways we perceive our environments
December 8, 2022

5 senses? In fact, architects say there are 7 ways we perceive our environments

5 senses? In fact, architects say there are 7 ways we perceive our environments

Have you ever wondered why you feel cozy in some places while you feel stunned in others? Think about the last international airport you landed in, or a local coffee shop in your neighbourhood.
Photo for the news post: Eyewitness misidentification is the leading cause of known wrongful convictions
November 23, 2022

Eyewitness misidentification is the leading cause of known wrongful convictions

Eyewitness misidentification is the leading cause of known wrongful convictions

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons licence. All photos provided by The Conversation from various sources. Blackstone's ratio, developed by jurist William Blackstone, states that: "Better that ten guilty persons... More
Photo for the news post: Why South Asians are at increased risk for diabetes: A complex interplay of genetics, diet and history
November 14, 2022

Why South Asians are at increased risk for diabetes: A complex interplay of genetics, diet...

Why South Asians are at increased risk for diabetes: A complex interplay of genetics, diet and history

In 2021, there were 537 million adults living with diabetes, of which approximately 90 per cent had Type 2 diabetes. When someone has Type 2 diabetes, specialized cells within the pancreas known as “beta cells”... More
Photo for the news post: Abuse is widely accepted as part of organized sports culture but it should not be tolerated
November 14, 2022

Abuse is widely accepted as part of organized sports culture but it should not be...

Abuse is widely accepted as part of organized sports culture but it should not be tolerated

Participating in sports as a child or adolescent can have many benefits, including improvements in both physical and mental health with positive impacts into adulthood. Unfortunately, various forms of abuse within sports appear to be... More
Photo for the news post: To clean up Hockey Canada, financial transparency is a must
November 8, 2022

To clean up Hockey Canada, financial transparency is a must

To clean up Hockey Canada, financial transparency is a must

There is a transparency issue at the root of the Hockey Canada scandal. By now, most Canadians are well aware of how the organization used funds to cover up allegations of sexual misconduct. But Hockey... More
Photo for the news post: The use of natural outdoor laboratories can reduce threats to freshwater biodiversity
November 8, 2022

The use of natural outdoor laboratories can reduce threats to freshwater biodiversity

The use of natural outdoor laboratories can reduce threats to freshwater biodiversity

From densely developed cities and geometric agricultural plots to the ubiquitous roadways, pipelines and power grids, an aerial view of the earth reveals our impact on our landscapes. In less populated areas, unprecedented glacial melt... More
Photo for the news post: Jacob Hoggard’s celebrity did not protect him from the consequences of sexual assault
November 7, 2022

Jacob Hoggard’s celebrity did not protect him from the consequences of sexual assault

Jacob Hoggard’s celebrity did not protect him from the consequences of sexual assault

Actors, movie executives, socialites, broadcasters, singers and royalty are a few examples of members of high-status groups with individuals who have been accused of sexual crimes.

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