De sirenas a capitanas: cómo las mujeres conquistaron el mar
Durante siglos, fueron excluidas de las aventuras marítimas y solo consiguieron acceder al sector en la sombra. Hoy, muy poco ...
Continental drift: why the need for critical minerals might change the way we define Earth’s zones
Access to fossil fuels drove the definition of nations’ sovereignty over submarine continental extensions. Now we need an ...
Sunglasses reflect more than the light: a brief history of shades, from Ancient Rome to Hollywood
Sunglasses are important for protection. But over the centuries they have also become fashion accessories and personal ...
Why you should treat workplace friendships like your diet – aim for balance and variety
Workplace friendships have many benefits – but they can also be as difficult as any relationship. Guarding against ...
Perfectionist leaders can push their teams to meet high standards – but it can backfire and stifle creativity
There’s nothing wrong with the pursuit of excellence at work. But research suggests creativity can suffer if leaders fail to ...
5 tips to ace a job interview – including how to prepare for the question they’ll definitely ask
To interview well, you need to be prepared, confident (but not arrogant) and stand out from other applicants. Sounding ...
Do natural fabrics really keep us cooler in summer? Here’s the science
Clothing made of cotton and linen is highly hydrophilic. It tends to absorb moisture and disperse it across the fabric, ...
Technology will never be a god – but has it become a religion?
The cultures that have grown up around technology dominate the way we understand ourselves, our collective existence, and ...
3 drugs that went from legal, to illegal, then back again
Cannabis for religious purposes, cocaine in wine and heroin for coughs. These are just some of the ways illicit drugs have ...
Disability – Analyses
The Productivity Commission has released its report on Disability Care and Support, which recommends the creation of a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to provide insurance cover for about ...
Death penalty – Analysis and Comment
Ever since the time of the guillotine, doctors have been at the centre of the death penalty. Joseph Guillotin, the physician who suggested the device be used in 18th-century France, was actually ...
The City Symposium: How communities can come together to address their problems
City Symposium in London, Ont., brought artists, activists, civil servants and academics together to broaden understanding about health inequity research in the community.