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6 Calgary Areas to Consider for Real Estate Investment in 2026

Choosing where to invest in Calgary in 2026 requires more than following recent price growth.

inkl · Sep 23

500 years buried in a jar and still intact: The wild story behind Peru's ancient Inca freeze-dried potatoes

Two small, wrinkled lumps of potato were found buried inside a ceramic jar on the floor of an ancient storage room on the arid southern coast of Peru, and they turned out to be roughly 500 years old, dating back to the height of the Inca Empire. The potatoes are…

The Times of India · Jul 1

New test promises to detect cancer earlier — from tiny particles in bodily fluids

Cancer claims more than 10 million lives every year globally. Research shows that detecting cancer early can greatly improve a patient’s chance of survival. And yet we lack reliable, affordable tools for early detection.

The Conversation · Apr 27

Struggling with UTIs after menopause? Experts say this can make a difference

A team of experts has shared the proven strategies to help prevent UTIs for women later in life

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025

Five evidence-based strategies to prevent UTIs after menopause

A team of experts has shared the proven strategies to help prevent UTIs for women later in life

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

Meet 'Dragon prince' — the newly discovered T. rex relative that roamed Mongolia 86 million years ago

A new species of dinosaur that was probably a princely ancestor of T. rex, the king of the dinosaurs, has been identified from fossils excavated in Mongolia.

LiveScience · Jun 11, 2025

Who is Pierre Poilievre, Canada’s Conservative leader?

Poilievre faces tight election race to become prime minister in campaign dominated by Trump threats.

Al Jazeera · Apr 10, 2025

‘Overlooked’ middle children often most cooperative, scientists find

Having more siblings may promote development of more cooperative personality, researchers say

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2024

Toxic bosses are a global issue with devastating consequences for organizations and employees

Toxic leaders are a widespread issue plaguing employees and organizations across various industries. A 2023 survey found that 87 per cent of professionals have had at least one toxic boss during their careers, with 30 per cent encountering more than one. Another survey found that 24 per cent of employees…

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2024

Student protests: How the university perpetuates colonial violence on campus

At the University of Toronto, student protesters continue to occupy King’s College Circle. They have been camping there since May 2 to draw attention to the atrocities of the war in Gaza. University administrators have recently served a trespass notice to student groups and sought a court injunction to authorize…

The Conversation · May 30, 2024