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By what myths did Prodigy live? His 2012 autobiography suggested he saw himself as living in a mythical world of dual and conflicting forces.
L’innovation sociale s’impose de plus en plus comme solution aux problèmes sociétaux complexes et aux grands défis humanitaires, de même que comme moteur du développement social.
A study pertaining to more than 1.4 million kindergarteners across Canada finds the occurrence of health disorders higher as the socio-economic status of a neighbourhood decreases.
Diabetes trials are leaving out people who are most affected by diabetes, which creates a series of problems include the greater likelihood of missing rare and potentially dangerous side effects.
Unions speaking out on issues as contentious as Israel-Palestine is nothing new. They have a long history of staking international positions on everything from apartheid to the Vietnam War.
Confrontés à de multiples crises, les gouvernements peuvent s’appuyer de 5 façons sur les preuves scientifiques afin de leur faire face.
Wild bees face risks from domesticated bees, habitat loss, and climate change. Supporting bee diversity in Ontario is an important component of promoting a healthy environment.
Our society needs to talk more openly about suicide. However, public discussion of suicide carries risks, and it’s crucial that such discussion be informed, sensitive and alert to potential harm.
Kindergarteners’ literacy and active play are both grounded in the science of learning.
Canadians can make National Caregiver Day count by celebrating carer-employees and supporting the creation of carer-friendly supports in the workplace.
Global warming is making the oceans more acidic. Our work aims to design realistic systems to reduce this acidity, and remove carbon from the atmosphere in the process.
Brian Mulroney has been laid to rest. In the fullness of time it will probably become evident that few prime ministers in Canadian history accomplished as much as he did.
Effective strategic communications about Kate Middleton’s condition would have helped the princess better protect her privacy, while building bridges of trust and transparency with the public.
Underground thermal networks have the potential to revolutionize how Canadians heat their homes while helping to reduce carbon emissions.
Les fibres ne sont pas seulement associées à la santé du côlon ; elles influencent aussi la santé globale et la santé du cerveau par l’axe intestin-cerveau. Mais toutes les fibres ne se valent pas.
Human societies produce huge amounts of excess heat. Turning it into electricity could play a key role in achieving a net-zero society.
La recherche montre que les femmes féministes sont plus susceptibles d’avoir des relations sexuelles plus amoureuses et plus agréables.
While many initially balk at violence prevention programs aimed at boys and men, these programs reduce the likelihood of abuse and improve the chances of bystanders intervening on behalf of victims.
Research shows that feminist women are more likely to have sex that is more loving and pleasurable.
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Professor, Faculty of Science, McMaster University
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Research Associate, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University
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PhD candidate, Labour Studies, McMaster University
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Clinical Professor, Psychiatry, McMaster University
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Professor and Canada Research Chair in Evidence-Support Systems, McMaster University
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Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University
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Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University
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PhD. Department of Religious Studies, McMaster University
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Executive Director, Global Nexus and M.G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research, McMaster University, McMaster University
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PhD Student, Earth & Environmental Science, McMaster University
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Professor of Philosophy, Director of The/La Collaborative, McMaster University
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PhD candidate, Biology, McMaster University
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Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University & Chair Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton, McMaster University
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Associate Vice-President Global Health, McMaster University
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Professor, Biology, McMaster University
