What we learned from teaching a course on the science of happiness
When you deliver a university course that makes students happier, everybody wants to know what…
Stingray sand ‘sculpture’ on South Africa’s coast may be oldest example of humans creating an image of another creature
South Africa’s Cape south coast offers many hints about how our human ancestors lived some…
Why did modern humans replace the Neanderthals? The key might lie in our social structures
Why did humans take over the world while our closest relatives, the Neanderthals, became extinct?…
Lack of regulation, oversight and competition affects quality, and millions stand to lose
When Aleksandr Zhadan used ChatGPT to talk to over 5,000 women on Tinder, it was…
A B.C. class action may prompt Uber and Lyft to ensure accessible services for wheelchair users
For wheelchair users, travelling by using ride-hailing apps, like Uber and Lyft, can be complicated.…
The total solar eclipse in North America could help shed light on a persistent puzzle about the Sun
A total solar eclipse takes place on April 8 across North America. These events occur…
Finland is the happiest country in the world – but our research suggests the rankings are wealth and status-oriented
Finland steadily ranks as the happiest country in the world. In March 2024 the country…
The April 8 eclipse provides a rare opportunity to witness the sun’s superhot corona
Being within a narrow path across Mexico, the United States and eastern Canada on April…
To manage chronic wasting disease, some animals die so more can live
Things are moving quickly, and they need to. On March 13, the Government of British…
After the Baltimore bridge collapse, we need clear-eyed assessments of the risks to key infrastructure
Catastrophic collapses of major bridges are thankfully rare. Notable examples in the last couple of…