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April 26, 2024

The Planetary Orbit in Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’ Is Random and Chaotic, but Could It...

The Planetary Orbit in Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’ Is Random and Chaotic, but Could It Exist?

I first encountered the three-body problem 60 years ago, in a short story called "Placet is a Crazy Place" by American science fiction writer Frederic Brown. In Brown’s story, Placet is a planet in a... More

April 24, 2024

How Marketing Classes Can Rescue ‘Ugly Produce’ From Becoming Food Waste

At a time of rising food costs and growing food insecurity, a large percentage of food grown for consumption never reaches our tables. Indeed, some estimates suggest that approximately 40 per cent of fruits and... More

April 19, 2024

Type 2 Diabetes Is Not One-Size-Fits-All: Subtypes Affect Complications and Treatment Options

You may have heard of Ozempic, the "miracle drug" for weight loss, but did you know that it was actually designed as a new treatment to manage diabetes? In Canada, diabetes affects approximately 10 per... More

April 15, 2024

Journalism Students See an Industry in Crisis. It’s Time To Talk About It

It's hard not to see the journalism industry as one in crisis. In February, Bell Media announced it was ending multiple CTV newscasts, making other programming cuts and selling 45 radio stations. Its parent company,... More

April 12, 2024

The Art of Musical Tribute, Including Maestro Fresh Wes Hip Hop Sampling, Moved Fans During...

The Art of Musical Tribute, Including Maestro Fresh Wes Hip Hop Sampling, Moved Fans During JUNOs 2024

Annual music award ceremonies — like the recent Juno Awards of 2024 in Canada — afford opportunities to pay tribute to artists who have passed away and acknowledge the living art of creative musical and... More

April 11, 2024

The Triumph of Vinyl: Vintage Is Back As LP Sales Continue To Skyrocket

Previously relegated to the dustbin of media history, the vinyl LP has undergone a revival during the past decade to once again become the best selling physical format for recorded music today. Where barely one... More

April 8, 2024

The Sun Was Born When a Dense Gas Cloud Collapsed, 4.6 Billion Years Ago

While the upcoming total solar eclipse is a special moment to reflect on our place in the universe, scientists have been studying the birth of the sun and the formation of our solar system for... More

April 2, 2024

Tackling the Causes of Crime, Not Sending More People to Jail, Is the Only Way...

Tackling the Causes of Crime, Not Sending More People to Jail, Is the Only Way To Fight It

Canadians want to fight crime, but Conservative Party proposals to increase incarceration aren't likely to work. Based on our analysis for the Canadian Centre for Safer Communities, there is a way to significantly reduce violent... More