By Gio Dolcecore, Assistant Professor, Social Work, Mount Royal University
Lavender marriages, traditionally entered into by LGBT+ individuals to conceal their sexual orientation, are on the rise, according to several news sources, with some even calling them a “trend.”
Historically, lavender…
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By James Whitehead, Researcher, Mitigating Wildfire Initiative, Simon Fraser University
Kelsey Copes-Gerbitz, Research and Extension Specialist, Centre for Wildfire Coexistence, University of British Columbia
The challenge is not firefighting capacity nor convincing people to help; it is coordinating efforts to prioritize safety and efficiency.
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By Dan Baumgardt, Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
Persistent indigestion isn’t always harmless. Here’s how to tell when it’s time to skip the pharmacy aisle and see your GP instead.
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By Ruth Emily Sylvester, Research Fellow in Water and Health Governance, University of Leeds
The raw sewage in England’s rivers and seas is not just a story of corporate failure. It’s also a legacy of Victorian sewers – impressive and high-tech in their day, but with inequality and exploitation baked in.
In the summer of 1858, London succumbed to a “Great Stink” as hot weather exacerbated the smell of human waste in and around the River Thames. Along parts of the Thames, sewage was piled six foot deep.
This compelled the Victorians to find a new way of handling the faeces of the…
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By Louise Gentle, Principal Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation, Nottingham Trent University
Do owls have bogies?
Ravine, aged three, Glasgow
Hi Ravine,
The quick answer is yes, but the interesting thing is why.
Bogies, or boogers as they are known in some countries, are made from nasal mucus - you probably call this snot. Snot is produced by your nose and is really important as it helps to trap dirt, germs and other nasty things.…
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By Dai O'Brien, Associate Professor, BSL and Deaf Studies, York St John University
Deaf is a deeply emotional examination of what having a baby can mean for a mixed deaf and hearing couple. Spanish director Eva Libertad’s film explores where access, language and trying to keep a family together under the extreme pressure of new parenthood and social expectations come to a point.
Throughout the film, there is a clear divide in deaf and hearing spaces, and clear differences in how people are treated in each one. A key element of this is the thoughtful effort to…
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By Renaud Foucart, Senior Lecturer in Economics, Lancaster University Management School, Lancaster University
Before resigning from his nine-month stint as French prime minister, François Bayrou had claimed that if France failed to cut its public deficit, young people would pay the price “for the sake of the comfort of boomers”.
This blunt assessment cut to the heart of France’s current economic reality. For behind the country’s growing…
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By Christopher Gaffney, Senior Lecturer in Integrative Physiology, Lancaster University
Running has a huge number of benefits. The popular workout can prevent disease, improve mental health and even slow the biological ageing process.
But around 31% of us aren’t regularly doing enough physical activity – including going for a run. The most commonly cited barrier to exercise is a lack…
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By Zhao Zhao, Assistant professor, Computer Science, University of Guelph
Social companion robots are no longer just science fiction. In classrooms, libraries and homes, these small machines are designed to read stories, play games or offer comfort to children. They promise to support learning and companionship, yet their role in family life often extends beyond their original purpose.
In our recent study of families in Canada and the United States, we found that even after a children’s reading robot “retired” or was no longer in active and regular use, most households chose to keep…
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By Rhonda Conner-Warren, Assistant Professor of Health Programs, Michigan State University
An emergency medical plan, labeling an inhaler, and learning how to use different medications can help children with asthma manage their symptoms.
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