Don’t be tricksy. As with all stories, don’t play tricks on the reader. Don’t bring a rabbit out of the hat at the last moment. If there is a big reveal, make sure it’s planted well in advance. Don’t fade and die. If you start off strong, make sure you have an ending that’s […] … learn more→

For years, the narrative surrounding teenagers’ use of digital technology has been one of alarm. Time spent scrolling through TikTok or playing video games is widely seen to be driving the current crisis in youth mental health, fuelling rising rates of anxiety and depression. But our recent study suggests that this simple story of cause and effect is […] … learn more→

Anxiety and depression, suicidal thoughts, cyberbullying, poor self-image, alcohol, cannabis and other psychoactive substance use… social networks exploit the vulnerabilities of young people and thus contribute to amplifying certain disorders of which they are victims. This is the conclusion of a major report by the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety […] … learn more→

Reading promises so much: better mental health, a sense of wellbeing, cultural and educational enrichment, even greater confidence and eloquence. It sounds irresistible; yet for many of us, the reality is very different. Half of the adults in the UK don’t read regularly for pleasure, and more than one in ten find reading difficult. So why does something […] … learn more→

The most exciting landmark scientific achievements don’t happen without researchers sharing and collaborating with others outside their field. When people first landed on the Moon in 1969, Neil Armstrong’s first footsteps marked the realization of a century-long vision that integrated a variety of scientific fields. Landing on the Moon required expertise in electrical, mechanical, chemical […] … learn more→

College students in the humanities and social sciences are constantly learning about the world’s biggest problems — from inequality, wars, forced displacement, hunger and famine, discrimination and climate change to unjust policies and laws. While this knowledge helps them see the world in new ways, it can also be overwhelming. Many students end up feeling […] … learn more→

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→