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Built for yesterday? Canada’s from-school-to-work systems need to adapt
An opportunity exists to unlock the full value of learning by making students’ capabilities visible, transferable and recognizable.
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New research finds frequent disease outbreaks in B.C. salmon farms, endangering wild salmon
The study raises urgent questions about the federal government’s approach to regulating salmon farms.
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How sports arenas and stadiums are reshaping North America’s downtowns
Locating professional sports arenas in urban areas can significantly change the physical and social character of downtown neighbourhoods, raising important questions about who stands to benefit.
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What gets fact-checked? How politics shapes the answer in four African countries
Many fact-checkers are moving away from declaring claims as true or false, and trying to help people judge information for themselves.
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Zimbabwe wants digital payments to build trust in its newest currency. Why technology alone won’t be enough to save the ZiG
Zimbabwe’s goal should be to promote wider adoption of the local currency, not to use technology to force it.
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Boo! Feeling scared on Halloween can be fun for children but can sometimes push their limits
A children’s literature author explains how some of her favorite Halloween-themed children’s books can help children prepare for the holiday ahead.
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Ancestors all around – millions of dead people linger in Americans’ memories
The shadow population of deceased relatives is more than three times as large as today’s living population.
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PHP is in the foundation of 70% of websites – here’s what it is and why a flaw in the software is a major hacking threat
A cybersecurity researcher explains how a flaw in widespread software makes millions of websites vulnerable to hackers – and underscores the role of AI in attacking and defending the internet.
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Greener maternity care starts with changing hospitals, without putting pressure on pregnant women
Birth involves emissions from travel, pain relief and disposable products, but system-level changes can reduce them without restricting choice.
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Why ultra-Orthodox parties hold so much sway in Israeli politics
Ultra-Orthodox Jews, often called Haredim, make up a small but growing percentage of Israel’s population. Still, their political parties wield significant influence.
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Clayface tries to tap into the success of body horror but can’t reach the genre’s gory depths
Clayface has some memorable moments, but can’t quite reach the brilliance of the body-horror classic, The Substance.
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London Film Festival round-up: a five-star weepie, a sweeping Spanish epic and a misspent youth in post-punk Manchester
This year’s festival showcased a slate of exceptional films, but there were a few big director misfires too.