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An opt-out organ donor system could address Canada’s shortage of organs for transplant

In 2018, there were 4,351 Canadians on waiting lists for an organ transplant. In the same year, 223 Canadians died …

Comic-Con@Home: Virtual comics event declared a failure by industry critics, but fans loved it

With the vast majority of North America’s thousand-plus fan conventions cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual conventions (called cons) …

5 tips on how unis can do more to design online learning that works for all students

The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a rapid shift to online learning at all Australian universities. This presents unique opportunities for …

5 things to look for on a college campus that benefit mental health

Researchers have studied college students’ mental health for decades. Even in the 1920s, it was clear that the many stresses …

Beyond long-term care: The benefits of seniors’ communities that evolve on their own

The global COVID-19 pandemic has shown Canadians that we need to think differently about how we support older adults. The …

Canadians are less willing to fly during COVID-19 than Americans

The International Air Transport Association, known as the IATA — the body representing the air transport industry — expects global …

As concerns mount over integrity of US elections, so does support for international poll monitors

With the U.S. presidential election approaching, Americans face a daunting set of challenges as they prepare to vote. Many voters …

‘What do you mean, it was a false positive?’ Making sense of COVID-19 tests and terminology

During the COVID-19 pandemic, words and phrases that have typically been limited to epidemiologists and public health professionals have entered …

Climate explained: methane is short-lived in the atmosphere but leaves long-term damage

  CC BY-ND Climate Explained is a collaboration between The Conversation, Stuff and the New Zealand Science Media Centre to …

Vegan leather made from mushrooms could mould the future of sustainable fashion

Seven millennia since its invention, leather remains one of the most durable and versatile natural materials. However, some consumers question …

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