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If evolution is real, then why isn’t it happening now? An anthropologist explains that humans actually are still evolving
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA – By Michael A. Little, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, Binghamton University, State University of New York Inuit people such as these Greenlanders have evolved to be able to eat fatty foods with a low risk of getting heart disease. Olivier Morin/AFP via Getty Images Curious Kids is…
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Student cheating dominates talk of generative AI in higher ed, but universities and tech companies face ethical issues too
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA (3) – By Jeffrey C. Dixon, Professor of Sociology, College of the Holy Cross A wider look at ethical questions around generative AI brings in much more than academic integrity. Huaxia Zhou via Getty Images Debates about generative artificial intelligence on college campuses have largely centered on student…
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Most colleges score low on helping students of all faiths – or none – develop a sense of belonging. Faculty can help change that
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA (3) – By Matthew J. Mayhew, Professor of Higher Education, The Ohio State University Students don’t need to be protected from others’ views, but they can benefit from support to keep those conversations respectful. PIKSEL/iStock via Getty Images Plus What helps students from all walks of life have…
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Why ‘not just living for the weekend’ may be a trend for good
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: Radio New Zealand You may have seen people documenting and romanticising their midweek excursions and rituals on social media lately. There are also spoof versions showing people declaring they’re ‘not just living for the weekend’ before quickly jumping into bed or curling up on the couch. Emma Dickeson has recently documented a…
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‘Wild’ night in city as band shouts $35k in free drinks after gig cancelled
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: Radio New Zealand Were you there the night Amyl and the Sniffers shouted the city of Melbourne thousands of free drinks? Perhaps like Woodstock, the number of people who say they were — who will tell mates they scored a beer from one of Australia’s most thrilling guitar bands — might stretch…
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Yes, you can be intolerant to fruit and veg
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: Radio New Zealand For most people, eating a wide variety of fruit and vegetables is the cornerstone of a healthy diet. But those with hereditary fructose intolerance can endanger their internal organs by consuming foods containing the natural sugar – including honey, some vegetables, sweetened drinks, and many packaged foods. This rare…
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‘Radioactive patriarchy’ documentary: Women examine the impact of Soviet nuclear testing
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Rebecca H. Hogue, Assistant Professor, Department of English, University of Toronto Following recent comments on nuclear testing by United States President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, it’s more important than ever to remember that nuclear detonations — whether in war or apparent peace time…
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Why aging shouldn’t be classified as a disease
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Ahmed Al-Juhany, PhD Candidate, University of Calgary In 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) released the 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases — a global, standard-setting guideline for how institutions should understand and organize health information. In it was a new diagnostic category for…
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When we gamble with the integrity of sport, we risk losing the values it offers
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Jennifer Walinga, Professor, Communication and Culture, Royal Roads University In the sports documentary miniseries The Last Dance, Michael Jordan describes how, as a young rookie, he was confronted with an invitation to take part in illicit activities with teammates, including drugs and gambling. He “did not…
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Should Canadian politicians be allowed to block their constituents on social media?
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Victoria (Vicky) McArthur, Associate Professor, School of Journalism and Communication, Carleton University Canadian politicians have increasingly taken to social media to campaign as well as communicate with constituents, sharing updates on policies, local events, emergencies or government initiatives. But stories have emerged of constituents being blocked…