The Truth About Microplastics
By Marie-Josée Roy Tiny particles of plastic are everywhere in the environment, and because of their potential effects on…
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Grandparenting Is Good for You
The special relationship between grandparents and grandchildren can benefit both generations By Marie-Josée Roy As part of a study published in 2022 in the journal Social Science & Medicine, researchers from Johannes Gutenberg University of Maintz in Germany…
Warmer Weather Is Leading to Vanishing Winters in North America’s Great Lakes
By Marguerite Xenopoulos, Trent University et Michael R. Twiss, Algoma University Fifty years ago, winter didn’t just visit the…
Should Cyclists Be Required to Follow the Same Traffic Rules as Motorists?
By Steve Lorteau, University of Ottawa Interactions between different users on roads are often a source of frustration, the…
Managing Technostress
Designed to make life easier at home and at work, new technologies can instead cause anxiety for those who have…
Do People Really Resemble their Dogs?
By Renata Roma, University of Saskatchewan Many dog owners wonder whether they share similarities with their dogs, including characteristics…
Why Centuries-Old Astrology and Tarot Cards Still Appeal to Us
By Hanna Tervanotko, McMaster University More than 30 per cent of Americans believe in some sort of esoteric knowledge…
Why Does my Phone Sometimes Not Ring When People Call?
A communications expert explains By Jairo Gutierrez, Auckland University of Technology There’s a certain feeling I get in…
4 Steps to Building a Healthier Relationship with your Phone
By Jamie Gruman, University of Guelph Being constantly connected to your electronic devices, and the social media they enable,…
Scam-Proofing Your Parents
By Pascal Forget Scammers love to target seniors, and talking with your parents about the problem just might help…
