For the first time, astronauts last year thought they may have found a moon outside our solar system, and recent observations lend credence to the existence of this exomoon. This moon is thought to be the size and mass of… »
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Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics
Canada, EU and 8 other countries sign ‘historic’ Arctic fisheries moratorium agreement
Canada, the European Union and eight other countries signed Wednesday a legally binding international accord that will protect nearly three million square kilometres of the Central Arctic Ocean from unregulated fishing. Once it enters into force, the agreement, which was… »
Health, International, Society
Some drugs may be more expensive, less accessible due to trade deal
A provision in the recent trade agreement between Canada, Mexico and the U.S. may delay competition and make it more difficult for Canadians to get access to an important class of drugs called biologics. These medications are made with living… »
Arts & Entertainment, Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology
The wonderful world of snake oil promoters and people who believe them
Claims vs science: New Canadian series explores miracle diets, anti-ageing cures, and other wellness fads A Canadian researcher and specialist in health issues has travelled the world looking at all kinds of so-called health remedies. It’s all explored in a… »
Cannabis effects may differ for seniors, doctor urges caution
The recreational use of cannabis becomes legal in Canada on October 17, 2018 and doctors say seniors should inform themselves before consuming the drug. Dr. Mona Sidhu says seniors need to understand different strains of cannabis have different effects. “Often… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Today’s kids are not ‘physically literate’
A new and extensive research study of thousands of Canadian children found that generally Canadian children are not doing well when it comes to “physical literacy”. More than just a measure of physical fitness, this is a Canadian-inspired concept which… »
Environment & Animal Life, International
Antarctic ocean: Warming rapidly and “freshening”.
Newly published research by Canadian scientists show a rapidly warming southern Antarctic Ocean. Melting ice and increasing rainfall are also contributing to decreasing salinity, or “freshening” of the southern ocean Neil Swart (PhD) research scientist from Environment and Climate Change… »
Masculinity discussed after Kavanaugh hearing
The hearing on U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has sparked discussions about masculinity and how it is evolving in North America. The hearing was televised on September 27, 2018 and was widely viewed with fascination. Kavanaugh was questioned by… »
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News coverage shrinkage called a crisis in Canada
An independent think tank found that, in the last decade, news coverage has shrunk by almost half in 20 small and mid-sized Canadian communities it studied. Research by Public Policy Forum also found coverage of democratic institutions and civic affairs… »
International, Politics, Society
World leaders at the UN General Assembly: to what end?
Hundreds of world leaders and top officials are meeting this week in New York at the 73rd United Nations General Assembly. Speeches will be given and many discussions will take place, but really, what does all this, or even the… »
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