The word swarm often carries negative connotations – think biblical plagues of locusts or high streets full of last-minute shoppers during the Christmas rush. However, swarming...
For some of us, no matter how consistently we train, running never seems to get any easier – while others appear to be naturally gifted and...
The global refugee population is more than 26 million people, according to some estimates. Such largescale movements of people affect many countries and have created significant...
Despite progress towards greater gender equality, many people remain stubbornly attached to old-fashioned gender roles in romantic relationships between women and men. Conventions around heterosexual romance...
Migraine is a common chronic health condition and a leading cause of disability globally. However, even in Canada, with a universal health-care system, migraine is underdiagnosed...
Editor’s note: This article contains plot spoilers for “Barbie.” The wildly popular “Barbie” movie has been touted for its celebration – and critique – of femininity....
In recent years, drinkers have become more aware of the health dangers of drinking alcohol, from disease to risky behaviour and poorer wellbeing. Events like the...
If you have ever seen a shooting star on a clear night, surely someone has invited you to make a wish. Nevertheless, this is a natural...
“Baby shark doo-doo doo-doo doo-doo, baby shark doo-doo doo-doo doo-doo …” If you’re the parent of a young child, you’re probably painfully familiar with this infectious...
Deon Black/ Unsplash, CC BY-SA We recently saw yet another controversy about sexual representation in Australia. Melissa Kang and Yumi Stynes’ book Welcome to Sex was...