It was cute. But it was still a lie. Gemini invented a news outlet that doesn’t exist and named it fake-example.ca (or exemplefictif.ca, in French). The generative AI system offered by Google led its fictional media outlet to report that a school bus drivers’ strike had been called on Sept. 12, 2025, in Québec. But that wasn’t why […] … learn more→

Ready to help students succeed in the workforce of the future? Every school would love to have a team of educators who can captivate the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators. Good STEM instruction is a major key to: Increased student engagement Better preparation for STEM careers Here’s the catch: Qualified STEM teachers are […] … learn more→

One of the most paralysing questions for academic writers is often the simplest: where do I start? For early career researchers staring at months of data, dozens of theoretical sources, and a looming submission deadline, the blank page can feel like an impossible threshold to cross. John McPhee,  Pulitzer Prize winning author and sometimes a professor […] … learn more→

Today, our public spaces have moved online to digital feeds and social media forums. These spaces are mostly devoid of rules and community codes. Instead, algorithms decide which voices rise above the clamor and which are silenced. The optimistic idea that the internet was a radically democratic space now seems like a distant memory. Our […] … learn more→

When writer Cory Doctorow introduced the term enshittification in 2023, he captured a pattern many users had already noticed in their personal lives. The social media platforms, e-commerce sites and search engines they were using had noticeably deteriorated in quality. Many had begun to prioritise content from advertisers and other third parties. Profit became the main goal. […] … learn more→

“Brainrot” is what many people call the chaotic, fast-moving memes, sounds and catchphrases that spread across TikTok, Roblox and online gaming and into playgrounds. An example is the endlessly repeated chant of “six-seven”, which still echoes through houses and schools across the country – to the bewilderment (or annoyance) of many teachers and parents. But […] … learn more→

It’s that time of year when the internet turns into a giant group chat about self-improvement. New year, new you. Better habits. Better boundaries. A year older, and maybe wiser. Right on cue, the wisdom hucksters appear. They are the “one weird trick” crowd — the gurus with a microphone, a smirk and a promise of […] … learn more→

January 1st has something of a “psychological switch” about it. Suddenly, it seems easier to imagine and commit to an improved version of yourself: more active, more organized, healthier. It’s as if the calendar offers a clear starting line and, with it, a sense of control: “I’m starting from scratch,” “this is the time,” “this […] … learn more→

In artificial intelligence, 2025 marked a decisive shift. Systems once confined to research labs and prototypes began to appear as everyday tools. At the center of this transition was the rise of AI agents – AI systems that can use other software tools and act on their own. While researchers have studied AI for more […] … learn more→

Artificial intelligence (AI) is made up of data, chips, and code, but also of the stories and metaphors we use to represent it. Stories matter . The imagery surrounding a technology determines how the public understands it and, therefore, guides its use, design, and social impact. That’s why it’s worrying that, according to most studies , the dominant representation […] … learn more→