By Jennifer Whillans, Lecturer in sociology, University of Bristol
How’s that sandwich? If you’re munching on a supermarket meal deal while reading this, well, I probably am too. Brits in particular are known for their obsession with sandwiches, which they eat alone while continuing to work. This habit amuses but also disgusts our European counterparts. As one French scholar put it: “A sandwich or salad gulped down in front of a computer screen does not pass as a proper meal.” Research has shown…
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By Amy Friend, Associate professor, Visual Arts Department, Brock University Keri Cronin, Professor, History of Art & Visual Culture, Brock University
Apart from technical aspects, a successful photograph of the eclipse serves as a lasting reminder of the sense of wonder and the feeling of being part of something larger than ourselves.
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By John Strawson, Emeritus Professor of Law, University of East London
John Strawson, a UK-based researcher on Israeli politics, answers questions about the US decision to abstain from voting on a UN security council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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By Azmat Abbas, Doctoral Candidate, Department of Religion and Culture, Wilfrid Laurier University
Pakistan’s laws against blasphemy have been used to bring cases against numerous people over the years, and in particular, the country’s religious minorities.
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
There are "reasonable grounds" to believe that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories said on Tuesday.
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By Daniele Silvestro, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, University of Fribourg
Artificial Intelligence (AI) – models that process large and diverse datasets and make predictions from them – can have many uses in nature conservation, such as remote monitoring (like the use of camera traps to study animals or plants) or data analysis. Some of these are controversial because AI can be trained to be biased, but others are valuable research tools. Biologist Daniele Silvestro has developed an AI tool that can help identify conservation and restoration priorities. We asked him…
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By Ikekhwa Albert Ikhile, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of South Africa
Same-sex relationships in Zulu culture are perceived as taboo and unAfrican. Some men who have sex with men avoid seeking care at health clinics.
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By Manfred Kets de Vries, Distinguished Clinical Professor of Leadership Development and Organisational Change, INSEAD
Most people, at one time or another, act foolishly. However, truly ignorant individuals exhibit a lack of introspection and stubbornly cling to their opinions, regardless of how irrational they may be. These people demonstrate unwavering self-assurance and are often oblivious to their own inadequacies. They craft retrospective justifications to validate their beliefs and hold onto them. Even when presented with opportunities for personal growth and change, they seem incapable of breaking free from their entrenched habits. Reasoning with stubborn individuals can be as perplexing as it…
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By Alexandre Bohas, Professeur d'Affaires internationales, ESSCA School of Management Pierre-Xavier Meschi, Professeur des Universités en sciences de gestion, Affillié à Skema Business School, IAE Aix-Marseille Graduate School of Management – Aix-Marseille Université
Since 2012, more than 200 acquisitions have been made by Chinese investors in Bordeaux’s prestigious vineyards, mainly from the country’s economic, political and artistic elite. A leading example is Alibaba founder Jack Ma, who bought several châteaux, including Château de Sours in the Entre-Deux-Mers appellation. Actress Zhao…
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By R. Blake Brown, Professor, History, Saint Mary’s University
Over the past year, Ottawa has had a mixed record in implementing the Mass Casualty Commission’s firearm recommendations. Some provinces, however, have sought to limit implementation.
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