The most dangerous moment for American democracy may not come when those attempting to dismantle it believe they are winning. It may come when they begin to fear they are running...
Liberals and conservatives are not arguing from different moral planets — they are arguing from different maps of the same territory. The territory is harm. The argument is about...
What if changing the world doesn't require a giant leap? Perhaps creating a more loving world begins with the smallest choices we make each day -- one baby step at a time.
You pick up your phone to check one quick notification, and forty minutes later you're rage-scrolling through political arguments, feeling vaguely terrible about your life, your...
Rural communities hit by floods, wildfires, and hurricanes don't just lose homes and crops — they lose the fragile scaffolding that keeps mental health and sobriety intact. The...
The most consequential economic force of the next fifty years is not artificial intelligence, climate change, or geopolitical rivalry. It is something far quieter and far more...
On August 19, the U.S. Treasury quietly announced it would at least double the size of certain debt buyback operations, and bond markets moved immediately. Most Americans...
Somewhere in California, a farmer is staring at cracked earth one season and a flooded field the next, and the bank is not particularly interested in hearing about either....
Every few decades, a generation of young people looks at the world their parents built and decides it needs a serious overhaul. The hippies did it with flowers and folk songs in...
The prevalence of SMS phishing scams is increasing in today's digital landscape. Recent research has provided new insights into the scope and sophistication of these scams.
‘Transformative change’: idea will be key in fight for climate and wildlife
Arriving at our summer retreat in Margaree Forks, Nova Scotia, on Cape Breton Island, after a long drive from Florida, I anticipated the serene beauty of Big Brook and the majestic expanse of the Cabot Trail.
What is transformative change? Another political buzzword? The IPBES defines it as a “fundamental, system-wide reorganisation across technological, economic...
Born at the start of the 20th century, Montessori teaching methods have enjoyed increasing popularity in Europe over the past 20 years. But what does the science tell us about the effectiveness of Montessori education compared with other forms of teaching?
We explored the ownership and use of cars more than 20 years old. It revealed that, far from being hostile to the imperatives of sustainability, some owners of older vehicles are strongly committed to a certain idea of ecology.
When the notion of “ecotourism” was introduced in the late 1970s, it was intended to be ecologically responsible, promote conservation, benefit local populations and help travellers foster a “reconnection with biocultural diversity”.
Very few names carry as much infamy and intrigue as Joseph Goebbels. As the mastermind behind Nazi Germany's massive propaganda machine, Goebbels was a master at manipulating media and waging psychological warfare.
Reality has a funny way of clashing with the stories politicians and pundits love to spin, especially regarding hot-button issues like crime.
As the world grapples with climate change, a looming crisis is unfolding in the United States housing market.
The political boundary that separates unity from division today isn't sketched with the definitive lines of truth; rather, it is shaded with the elusive techniques of manipulation and misinformation. At the heart of authoritarian regimes lies a profound grasp of the human psyche.
We've all experienced sweltering summer days that make us want to seek refuge in the air conditioning.
Food prices will climb everywhere as temperatures rise due to climate change – new research
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, there are troubling reports of a coordinated plan by far-right groups to deliberately undermine the integrity of the results in key swing states.
Tim Alberta has stared into the abyss of extreme partisan Christianity in America - and somehow still sees light at the end of the tunnel.
Tornadoes, wildfires and other disasters tell a story of vulnerability and recovery in America.
You've probably heard the saying "the rich get richer" before. But have you ever stopped to wonder why that tends to happen?
A new study finds that growing up around community violence changes brain development in kids and teens. Specifically, it makes the amygdala overly reactive.
History’s crisis detectives: How we’re using maths and data to reveal why societies collapse – and clues about the future
Humans tend to craft tidy narratives to explain history and current affairs as if events unfold predictably due to understandable causes and effects.
The New Moon arrives in Leo August 12 at 8:36 PM UTC, and with it comes a singular...
Life will always hand us criticism, disappointments, and unexpected challenges. The real...
A study reveals that while many online daters strive for honesty, a notable percentage...
Mars is entering Cancer on August 12 and this shift changes how you move through...
There is a moment most of us remember — standing in front of someone we loved, arms...
Recent research explores the complex dynamics of altruistic cruelty, revealing that...
You imagined the newborn haze would be hard, but you did not quite picture yourself...
What if peace of mind depends not on remembering every hurt, but on keeping only the...
