Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen had an emotional message before he and three colleagues set off for the Moon earlier this year on the Artemis II mission: “We go for all humanity”. The successful ten-day lunar flyby mission was an impressive scientific feat. But its importance may not have been for all humanity: it was primarily […]
When vaccination rates drop — as is the case with adult influenza vaccinations in Canada and child measles vaccinations in British Columbia — the explanation is often that people are “hesitant.” The unvaccinated are frequently described as influenced by misinformation, cultural beliefs or religion. The solution, then, is assumed to be health education or clearer […]
You come home after a stressful day and reach out to your cat for a bit of comfort. It hisses. Maybe takes a swipe. Or simply flicks its tail and saunters off without so much as a meow. A dog, by contrast, greets you as though they’ve just won the lottery. Of course, some owners […]
He once called one of my relatives and said “when a chicken stops laying eggs, people slaughter it and eat it”. Because I had not been able to become pregnant, he basically said I too should be slaughtered. When Zakira* made this comment during an interview for my PhD research, I was shocked. “Does this […]
As temperatures soar during the summer months, many motorists instinctively fill their vehicle’s fuel tank to maximum capacity, believing it saves time and reduces trips to the petrol station. However, automotive experts in Germany are warning drivers against topping off tanks during extreme heat, saying the practice can pose risks to both vehicles and the […]
