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The Conversation Canadaby John R. Heckman, Doctoral Candidate, Interdisciplinary Humanities, Brock University26d ago
A new threat intelligence report from the AI company Anthropic has revealed that a Russian team scraped Ukrainian combat videos to train an autonomous “kamikaze” drone to choose its own targets and...
The Conversation Canadaby Andrew S. Lang, University Research Professor, Department of Biology, Memorial University of Newfoundland26d ago
When you think of viruses, you probably think of flu-like symptoms and quarantines. Humankind has suffered from viral diseases ranging from smallpox to COVID-19, hantavirus and Ebola since the dawn...
The Conversation Canadaby Louis Busch, Psychotherapist, Doctoral Candidate (UofT OISE), Bear Clan Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation., University of Toronto26d ago
Editor’s note: This piece is adapted from Carry Your Heart: Indigenous Helping Wisdom and the Science of Psychological Flexibility by Louis Busch, released on Sept. 15, 2026.
The Conversation Canadaby Mathieu Lajante, Associate Professor in Marketing, Toronto Metropolitan University26d ago
Have you ever bought something not because you wanted it, but because you were afraid of what might happen if you didn’t?
The Conversation Canadaby Emmanuelle Vaast, Professor of Information Systems, McGill University27d ago
Anthropic CEO and co-founder Dario Amodei has published an essay entitled “We Must Pace the Frontier.” He expressed ongoing concerns over the “misuse of AI for cyberattacks and bioterrorism” and...
The Conversation Canadaby Michael Karanicolas, Associate Professor of Law and James S. Palmer Chair in Public Policy & Law, Dalhousie University; Institute for Humane Studies27d ago
Democracy means more than just holding regular elections. Among other things, it needs a public sphere where citizens can inform themselves about pressing issues, engage in dialogue and form public...
The Conversation Canadaby Regan Lipes, Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature and English, MacEwan University27d ago
Since Hamas’s terror attack on the Supernova Sukkot Gathering (known as the Nova Music Festival) and on residents of several kibbutzim in southern Israel on Oct.
The Conversation Canadaby Jessica Andrews-Hanna, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science Program, University of Arizona27d ago
Numerous types of thoughts pass through your mind over the course of a day. You may be reminiscing about your last vacation, thinking about a news story, recalling a funny conversation or...
The Conversation Canadaby Joy Kehinde Adebisi, PhD Student, Geography and Environment, Western University27d ago
A recent United Nations report has stated the world will likely overshoot the 1.5 C target by 2030 set out in the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement.
The Conversation Canadaby Juliana Tinoco Sampedro, Assistant Researcher on Skilled Migration, Concordia University27d ago
Online shopping has changed what consumers expect from delivery. Goods move between warehouses and stores to reach homes and businesses quickly, often within days or even hours.
The Conversation Canadaby Reihaneh Rabbany, Associate Professor, Computer Science, McGill University28d ago
In June 2026, the Canadian government passed a groundbreaking reform of the Criminal Code — the Protecting Victims Act (Bill C-16).
The Conversation Canadaby Magdalena Janus, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia28d ago
Kindergarten is an important time in a child’s life, during which children acquire and strengthen the skills needed to participate and learn in a school environment.
The Conversation Canadaby Sandra Berzins, Senior Research Associate, Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Calgary28d ago
It would be easy to mistake the new National Food Security Strategy as a plan that will reduce food insecurity in Canada.
The Conversation Canadaby Parsa Makvandi, PhD Student in History, Queen's University, Ontario29d ago
Western democracies are currently witnessing a troubling rise in political violence and intimidation within segments of the Iranian diaspora, driven by deepening polarization among opponents of the...
The Conversation Canadaby James Horncastle, Associate Professor and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations, Simon Fraser University11 Sept 2026
On Sept. 9, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Calgary with the aim of reinforcing the partnership between Ukraine and Canada. The visit came at an important moment for Ukraine.
The Conversation Canadaby James Horncastle, Associate Professor and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations, Simon Fraser University11 Sept 2026
On Sept. 9, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Calgary with the aim of reinforcing the partnership between Ukraine and Canada. The visit comes at an important moment for Ukraine.
The Conversation Canadaby Junaid B. Jahangir, Associate Professor, Economics, MacEwan University10 Sept 2026
As climate change and widening inequality intensify, economists are increasingly questioning whether endless economic growth is compatible with a healthy society and a finite planet.
The Conversation Canadaby Jean Clinton, Clinical Professor, Psychiatry, McMaster University10 Sept 2026
To be or not to be a gentle parent? That is the question. There is so much controversy these days about gentle parenting. What is it, and what is it not?
The Conversation Canadaby Marika Jeziorek, PhD Candidate in Global Governance, Balsillie School of International Affairs10 Sept 2026
Roman Slepcsik has lived in Canada for almost three decades. Federal Court records show he arrived from the Czech Republic in 1997 after fleeing persecution as a Roma man, was recognized as a...
The Conversation Canadaby Johanathan Woodworth, Assistant Professor, Education, Mount Saint Vincent University9 Sept 2026
Imagine a manager sends a thoughtful message to one of her hard-working employees after a particularly exhausting week in the office.
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