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Smart buildings: What happens to our free will when tech makes choices for us?

A so-called smart building. What will become of our free will when choices are made for us by technology embedded in the building?

Businesses are tracking eye movements more and more, but is this practise moral?

Companies are investing in products that track and analyse eye movements.

What educators think about young people’s usage of technology

Mobile phones, computers, social media and the internet are part of the daily lives of children and young people, including at school.

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This experimental setup shows an ultra-low-power wireless communications device that could one day be used in tiny remote sensors.

Device transmits radio waves with almost no power – without violating the laws of physics

January 25, 2023

National security concerns could affect the cost and delay the rollout of 5G networks in some countries.

How Chinese companies are challenging national security decisions that could delay 5G network rollout

January 25, 2023

You may know nothing about it, but your phone – or your laptop or tablet – could be taken over by someone else who has found their way in through a back door

How to spot a cyberbot – five tips to keep your device safe

January 19, 2023

Large language models are making creativity and knowledge work accessible to all. Everyone with an internet connection can now use tools like ChatGPT or DALL-E 2 to express themselves and make sense of huge stores of information by, for example, producing text summaries.

AI and the future of work: 5 experts on what ChatGPT, DALL-E and other AI tools mean for artists and knowledge workers

January 17, 2023

A so-called smart building. What will become of our free will when choices are made for us by technology embedded in the building?

Smart buildings: What happens to our free will when tech makes choices for us?

December 21, 2022

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Governments must not prevent scandals like Hockey Canada’s; instead, boards of directors must.

September 8, 2022

Young Rembrandts: A Globally Renowned Art Educator

October 13, 2021

Mario Henry: A Maverick in the Real Estate Industry

December 22, 2022

Erik Rind, Founder & CEO, ImaginBC.

Erik Rind’s plan to create a universal basic data income

March 9, 2021

Kris Poria aims to accelerate actionable innovation

September 6, 2021

Business

Voting silences voices. Listening deeply to people in your group leads to more robust and better decisions.

Consensus decision-making is surprisingly effective in both communities and workplaces

January 24, 2023

Tax season is soon upon us, making it an opportune time to make Canada's taxation system more democratic.

How a proposed app called TaxTrack could make taxes more democratic

January 19, 2023

Diversity is usually only thought of in terms of visible diversity, but in reality, it goes far beyond.

How workplaces can encourage diverse personalities, values and attitudes

January 19, 2023

A worker from Hope House, an organization that sponsors the use of cryptocurrencies on El Zonte beach, makes a purchase at a small shop that accepts bitcoins, in Tamanique, El Salvador, June 9, 2021.

Cryptocurrencies are in crisis, but they are not going to disappear

January 19, 2023

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Four ways you can design social media posts to combat health misinformation

How to stop the expensive and immoral use of deepfakes

The folly of the work-life balance

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Grief is a universal emotion. It’s something we all feel, no matter where we come from or what we’ve been through. Grief comes for us all and as humans who form close relationships with other people, it’s hard to avoid.

Death and dying: how different cultures deal with grief and mourning

January 25, 2023

Here are some steps to reduce the danger that cheap sewer line repairs will cause harmful gases to enter homes and schools.

Here are some steps to reduce the danger that cheap sewer line repairs will cause harmful gases to enter homes and schools.

January 24, 2023

Apple cider vinegar is said to help with weight loss, heart health, managing cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Apple cider vinegar: is drinking this popular home remedy bad for your teeth? A dentist explains

January 23, 2023

Oceans are full of sound. Waves, earthquakes and calving icebergs all contribute to the underwater soundscape. But so do human activities, and this can be a problem for marine life as it can seriously affect their physiology, behaviour, reproduction and even survival.

Underwater noise is a threat to marine life

January 19, 2023

Davos 2023 is the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) first in-person annual meeting since the start of the COVID pandemic.

Davos: three ways leaders can use these summits to create a more sustainable world

January 19, 2023

Procrastination is linked to poor health – new study

January 17, 2023

In relationships, women tend to take the lead in promoting healthy behaviors.

Marriage provides health benefits – and here’s why

January 16, 2023

What is BPA and why is it in so many plastic products?

December 31, 2022

NIF's target chamber, where a powerful laser is used to start nuclear fusion reactions. Nuclear fusion holds huge promise as a source of clean, abundant energy that could power the world.

Nuclear fusion may still be decades away, but the latest breakthrough could speed up its development

December 20, 2022

Many year 12 students who are receiving their exam results at the moment will go straight to further study and training next year. But others may be planning or dreaming about a break.

Thinking about a gap year? Here are some questions to ask yourself (and a note for anxious parents)

December 20, 2022

What is burnout and how to prevent it in the workplace – insights from a clinical psychologist

December 20, 2022

Poor ventilation means Underground users are exposed to high concentrations of airborne particulates.

London Underground polluted with particles small enough to enter the human bloodstream — new research

December 20, 2022

‘There’s a lot of places where you can’t be seen’: how bullying can be invisible to adults

December 13, 2022

Here, a higher education expert and a clinical psychologist share their advice on how to handle your results.

Disappointed by your year 12 result? A university expert and a clinical psychologist share advice on what to do next

December 13, 2022

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COP27 ‘loss and damage’ fund: A historic decision amid discouraging results

November 27, 2022

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