By Catherine Legg, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, Deakin University
Philosophers have argued for millennia about whether reality exists inside or outside our heads – but maybe there’s a pragmatic solution.
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By Lewis Alcott, Lecturer in Geochemistry, University of Bristol
Fereidoun Rezanezhad, Research Associate Professor, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Waterloo
Nancy Goucher, Knowledge Mobilization Specialist, University of Waterloo
Philippe Van Cappellen, Professor of Biogeochemistry and Canada Excellence Research Chair Laureate in Ecohydrology, University of Waterloo
Stephanie Slowinski, Research Biogeochemist, University of Waterloo
The growing environmental and health risks posed by microplastics can only be addressed by reducing the amount of plastic produced and ensuring that all of it is recycled.
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By Annie Grace Kraehe, PhD candidate, Australian National University
Kathryn Hill, Research associate, plant ecophysiology, Adelaide University
Robert S. Hill, Executive Dean, Faulty of Sciences, Adelaide University
Vera Weisbecker, Associate Professor, Flinders University
An endangered rodent and a thorny, impenetrable weed doesn’t sound like a good match. But stick-nest rats have made homes out of African boxthorn
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By Jack Marley, Environment + Energy Editor, UK edition
For planning to block a motorway encircling London, five Just Stop Oil activists were recently sentenced to a minimum of four years in prison.
Just Stop Oil wants to end the extraction and burning of coal, oil and gas in the UK by 2030. The group’s demands are consistent with what scientists have said is necessary to limit climate change. The same scientific advice underpins international agreements the UK has signed.
Just Stop Oil’s…
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By Olatz González Abrisketa, Profesora de Antropología, Universidad del País Vasco / Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea
The 2024 Paris Olympics will be the first to achieve total gender parity. From 26 July to 11 August, 5,250 male and 5,250 female athletes will compete in the 33rd edition of the modern Games.
By meeting this figure, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has fulfilled the 11th recommendation of the Olympic…
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By W. Dominika Wranik, Professor, Faculty of Management, Dalhousie University
Nachum Gabler, PhD Student in Public Administration, Dalhousie University
The dispute last year between the federal Treasury Board and the Public Service Alliance of Canada over remote work arrangements raised a lot of questions about a one-size-fits-all approach. Those questions need answering.
Working remotely seemingly offers clear benefits to public sector employees and government organizations alike by raising productivity, speeding up connectivity and improving…
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By Sophia Melanson Ricciardone, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University
Consider a typical morning routine: coffee in hand, you peruse Twitter (now rebranded as X) to catch up on the news. Headlines appear among a flurry of tweets on everything from memes about political leaders to cultural Marxism, free speech, making America great again and draining the swamp.
Before your day has even begun, a burst of disparate ideas coalesces in your mind in response to the appearance of a single word or catchphrase. It’s a scenario repeated daily, where snippets of information mould…
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By Brian P. McCullough, Associate Professor of Sport Management, University of Michigan
The 2024 Summer Games are going all in on renewable energy, recycled materials and more to shrink their carbon footprint. They’re a test bed for how big events can do better for the environment.
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By Alexandra Dawson, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Business, Concordia University
Ingrid Chadwick, Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management, Concordia University
Entrepreneurship, the act of starting or running a new business, is a key driver of economic growth, wealth and societal health. While women are increasingly becoming entrepreneurs across the globe, the field remains dominated by men.
In Canada, women…
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Members of the Uganda Police force arrest protesters marching to parliament during a planned anti-corruption demonstration in Kampala on July 23, 2024. © 2024 Badru Katumba/AFP via Getty Images On July 23, police in Uganda’s capital Kampala detained at least 45 people protesting widespread corruption in the government.The protest, partially inspired by recent youth-led protests in neighbouring Kenya, saw participation from young Ugandans who had mobilized online. The protesters’ demands include the resignation of Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, who had in…
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