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Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal—and why it won’t go back

Enlarge / Jürgen Trittin, member of the German Bundestag and former environment minister, stands next to an activist during an action of the environmental...

Opinion: Higher density living is changing the way neighbouring works in Canada

There is growing concern about people’s unwillingness to get to know their neighbours. This concern is significant enough to have spurred research into what has...

The federal government’s proposed AI legislation misses the mark on protecting Canadians

There is global consensus among civil society, academia and industry that artificial intelligence adoption comes with risks and harms. Addressing these concerns have been marginal...

Opinion: 5 ways to better build community with international students in Canada

It’s no exaggeration to say every academic and professional involved in recruiting, teaching or supporting international students in Canada is now concerned about institutions’ plans...

Opinion: Does TikTok pose a security threat to Canadians?

Concerns about the threats TikTok poses to privacy and liberty were raised again, as a bill to divest TikTok of its Chinese ownership or ban...

Redwoods are growing almost as fast in the UK as their Californian cousins

Enlarge / Looking up at the canopy of a redwood tree in a forest near Golden Gate Live Steamers, Grizzly Peak Boulevard in Oakland.Smith...

Opinion: New study reveals four critical barriers to building healthier Canadian cities

Many streets around the globe are becoming increasingly inhospitable to children and the elderly due to compounding traffic and road safety concerns which deter these...

Opinion: Canada’s entrepreneur shortage is impacting the economy — here’s one way to fix it

Business Development Canada made headlines in October 2023 when it revealed that almost half as many Canadians are starting businesses today compared to 20 years...

Flowers grown floating on polluted waterways can help clean up nutrient runoff

Enlarge / The cut flowers could pay for themselves and even turn a profit.Margi Rentis Flowers grown on inexpensive floating platforms can...

Hermit crabs find new homes in plastic waste: Shell shortage or clever choice?

Enlarge / Scientists have found that hermit crabs are increasingly using plastic and other litter as makeshift shell homes.Luis Diaz Devesa/Getty Land...

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