Arianne Lacanilao

Welcome to May 9 – the true Australia Day

We missed out on a holiday for the king’s coronation. Early next month we are about to get one for his birthday in most states of...

Mothers’ lives in ancient Greece were not easy – but celebrations of their love have survived across the centuries

As a father of three and the husband of an amazing woman, I know that one day a year is far too little to recognize everything...

These four challenges will shape the next farm bill – and how the US eats

For the 20th time since 1933, Congress is writing a multiyear farm bill that will shape what kind of food U.S. farmers grow, how they raise...

What is insider trading? Two finance experts explain why it matters to everyone

Insider trading is the term used to describe the illegal act in which someone relies on market-moving, nonpublic information to decide whether to buy or sell...

Medicaid work requirements would leave more low-income people without health insurance – but this policy is unlikely to pass this time around

The legislative package the U.S. House of Representatives passed on April 26, 2023, by a narrow margin would pare federal spending over the next decade while...

Debunking the Dunning-Kruger effect – the least skilled people know how much they don’t know, but everyone thinks they are better than average

John Cleese, the British comedian, once summed up the idea of the Dunning–Kruger effect as, “If you are really, really stupid, then it’s impossible for you...

For better or worse, your dog’s behaviours can impact your quality of life

I became interested in research about dogs because of my close connection with my first pet Pantro, a friendly and energetic cocker spaniel. Pantro was the...

Why rural Canadians need public transit just as urgently as suburbanites

Taking mental wellness education beyond the campus: How universities can help respond to the mental health care crisis

The Canadian Mental Health Association estimates that one in five Canadians will experience a mental health challenge. The full impact of mental health issues is even...

Toddlers can engage in complex games as they get to know each other over time

A mother wondered about her two-year-old child Oliver’s socialization with peers when he played at his friend’s house or when he was at his child-care centre....