Arianne Lacanilao

Structured school days can keep kids healthy. How can we maintain it over school holidays?

Every parent knows kids spend their time differently when they’re on holidays. Our new research found out just how differently. During the school term, kids get...

Why rituals have been crucial for humans throughout history – and why we still need them

Each December, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, among others, take over our thoughts and our wallets as we participate in ceremonies our ancestors have practised for as...

Rethinking the big spring clean chuck-out frenzy: how keeping old things away from the landfill can ‘spark joy’ in its own way

Driving home recently, I encountered a familiar sight: four dining chairs on the kerb waiting for some sucker to rescue them. Loading them into the car...

The earliest humans swam 100,000 years ago, but swimming remains a privileged pastime

Todd Quackenbush/unsplash One of my life’s aims is to swim in as many lakes, rivers, pools and oceans as I possibly can, to use my liberty...

We’re getting really good at making alcohol-free beer and wine. Here’s how it’s done

Drinking alcohol has been part of Australian culture for at least 240 years, and perhaps millennia prior. In recent years, however, there’s been a growing trend...

5 great immersive experiences you can have this summer

What do you think of when you hear the word “immersive”? It conjures up different things for different people. For some, it’s a simple feeling you...

Are nudges sinister psychological tricks? Or are they useless? Actually they are neither

Celebrating Christmas in Canada

Canada welcomes newcomers and cultures from around the world. Its reputation for stability and tolerance makes it a popular destination for those considering a fresh start...

Global Talent Stream adds five new eligible occupations to program

ESDC has expanded the Global Talent Stream to a variety of eligible engineering positions. (Pexels Photo)On December 22nd, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) expanded the...

Bleak Christmas for British families amid cost of living crisis

LONDON – Tears rolled down the cheeks of Christine Haycock, 42, as her eldest daughter Emily decided to save pocket money to buy a new jumper...