Do you use words or phrases from other languages in informal get-togethers with friends or when sending text messages? In what language do you discuss a movie you’ve seen in the original English version with someone else? Has a second or foreign language teacher told you that you can’t use your first language in class? […] … learn more→
Monthly Archives: April 2025
What is pedagogical translingualism and how does it promote language learning?
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
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
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
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
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→
Projects to plant the seed of sustainability in university students
The sustainability of our planet is a challenge that requires us to change the way we live and consume. There is a key place where the professionals of the immediate future are being trained: the university. What can it do to promote a profound change in perspective and a sustainable revolution? The answer is: a […] … learn more→
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 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
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→