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For preschoolers, fear of new foods is common — and responding can feel anything but simple

Feeding children can be challenging. It is sometimes hard to know if you’re getting it right.

The Conversation · May 7

In the age of AI, human creative output is becoming a luxury

Imagine two identical spoons. One is hand-wrought from silver by a skilled metalworker. The other, a base-metal facsimile, was mass-produced by a machine. Which would you value more? Most of us would say the handmade spoon.

The Conversation · May 5

How should schools teach AI? 3 models to consider

Students across Canada are exposed to artificial intelligence (AI) whether through search engines, writing assistants, automated recommendation systems or social media.

The Conversation · May 3

Fact check: Pierre Poilievre’s misinformation on Joe Rogan’s podcast disrespects Canadians

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, head of Canada’s official opposition, recently became the first Canadian political leader to appear on the controversial Joe Rogan Experience podcast.

The Conversation · Mar 24

People studying to become teachers speak about Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism in Ontario schools

The rise of anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian racism is playing out in Ontario schools, widely influenced by broader geopolitical and social issues.

The Conversation · Mar 23

Not just boys: The overlooked story of ADHD in women and girls

When people think about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they often picture a hyperactive young boy running around a classroom, not the quiet girl daydreaming in the corner, the chatty student who can’t finish her work or the mother who is chronically late and constantly searching for her keys.

The Conversation · Mar 22

Ontario’s proposed nuclear waste repository must obtain consent from all affected First Nations

In January, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) initiated an assessment of a proposed nuclear waste repository in northwestern Ontario. The repository is being advanced by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), which is charged with finding a long-term solution to Canada’s mounting nuclear fuel waste.

The Conversation · Mar 22

From gym to jawline: What looksmaxxing says about modern masculinity

Young men and teenage boys are learning to see their faces and bodies as projects to measure and optimize.

The Conversation · Mar 19

B.C.’s switch to permanent DST adds to the ‘perfect storm’ for poorer adolescent sleep and mental health

The British Columbia government recently announced the province will adopt permanent daylight saving time (DST). It framed the decision as a way to improve health, reduce disruptions, simplify scheduling and provide more evening daylight.

The Conversation · Mar 9

From Minneapolis to Toronto and Bogotá, cities showcase new ways to address crises

Crises seem to be everywhere. We live through a moment of generalized crisis — called poly– or perma-crisis by some. In this context, the nation-state often appears as the default institution and ideological framework for addressing challenges. But the nation-state is not always the best placed entity to respond to…

The Conversation · Feb 18