Monthly Archives: April 2025

Everyone's copying Ghibli: Copyright and personal data issues behind the AI ​​trend

Everyone’s copying Ghibli: Copyright and personal data issues behind the AI ​​trend

Are you one of those who followed the trend of editing photos in the style of ‘Ghibli’ last Eid? The trend has now spread to other visual styles, such as The Muppets , Pixar , and action heroes . Aesthetic images created by artificial intelligence (AI) are certainly appealing. However, behind the stunning visuals, there is the potential for copyright infringement […] … learn more→

Where can Black children go in summer? Black families face disparities and need equitable options

Where can Black children go in summer? Black families face disparities and need equitable options

For many Black families, summer months can be a relief and a stress. The stress is because of the precariousness of summer programming in Canada. Typically for families with school-aged children, summer planning usually starts in February or March, when most registration begins. The logistics around finding quality summer programming can be challenging. If you are […] … learn more→

The nutritional benefits of Yogurt for dogs

The nutritional benefits of Yogurt for dogs

Yogurt is a dairy delight commonly celebrated for its health benefits among humans. It is crammed full of probiotics, calcium, and vitamins. With its potential to aid digestion and bolster bone health, yogurt can be a welcome addition to your dog’s diet. Nevertheless, before incorporating yogurt into your dog’s meal routine, it is critical to […] … learn more→

Concluding well: writing a plausible So What

Concluding well: writing a plausible So What

Writing a paper or setting up a piece of research often involves a problem or a puzzle. You’ve identified something that needs to be sorted and you’re just the person to do it. At the start, problems tend to present themselves as  either practical – there is something that is going on that is difficult/inequitable/could be […] … learn more→

Parents delay sending kids to school for social reasons and physical size. It’s not about academic advantage

Parents delay sending kids to school for social reasons and physical size. It’s not about academic advantage

If you have a child born at the start of the year, you may be faced with a tricky and stressful decision. Do you send them to school “early”, in the year they turn five? Or do you “hold them back” and send them in the year they turn six? Media reports refer to parents who want to […] … learn more→

Pope Francis and the Love of Books: A Silent Revolution in the Church?

Pope Francis and the Love of Books: A Silent Revolution in the Church?

For four centuries, the Catholic Church banned the reading of hundreds of works deemed subversive—from Galileo Galilei to Simone de Beauvoir. Beginning in 1966, censorship was officially lifted, and popes increasingly valued reading as a spiritual and intellectual act. Francis’s pontificate marked a new era: it refocused the focus on reading as a tool of […] … learn more→

Skilled migrants are leaving the U.S. for Canada — how can the north gain from the brain drain?

Skilled migrants are leaving the U.S. for Canada — how can the north gain from the brain drain?

Skilled migrants and international students are leaving the United States for Canada in growing numbers. A March 2025 report by Statistics Canada reveals a sharp rise in the numbers of American non-citizen residents moving to Canada. Reasons given are largely restrictive U.S. immigration policies, visa caps and long wait times for green cards. This is a shift […] … learn more→

The evolutionary history of Dire Wolves revealed through Genomics

The evolutionary history of Dire Wolves revealed through Genomics

Colossal Biosciences’ groundbreaking de-extinction of the dire wolf has accomplished more than just bringing an Ice Age predator back to life—it has also significantly advanced our understanding of dire wolf evolution. Through unprecedented genomic analysis, the company’s researchers have resolved longstanding scientific questions about this iconic species, revealing surprising details about its origins and relationship […] … learn more→