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These record-breaking black hole winds could create a category 79 hurricane on Earth

Astronomers have discovered a distant quasar powered by a feeding supermassive black hole blasting out winds at record-breaking speeds for such an outflow seen in ultraviolet light, traveling at 30% the speed of light.

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Winters are warming – and deadly falls through the ice are becoming more common

Thousands have perished on ice in recent decades as conditions become thinner and less reliable for those who depend on lakes, rivers, and coastal waters

The Independent UK

Bob Owston obituary

Other lives: Structural engineer and architect responsible for original and practical buildings

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Unpacking Israel’s war on international humanitarian law

Israel has tried to legally justify its attacks and treatment of Palestinians, even as it goes against international law

Al Jazeera

False alerts — like the one sent during the Greater Los Angeles wildfires — can undermine trust and provoke anxiety

The wildfires in the Greater Los Angeles area are creating emergency situations that are shaping up to be a once-in-a-generation event. And in the midst of multiple active fires with evacuation orders for specific neighbourhoods, a general emergency alert to evacuate was sent out in error.

The Conversation

Is Moving To North York Worth It?

North York, a dynamic and diverse district within Toronto, is gaining popularity among those seeking a balanced lifestyle that offers the perks of city living without the hustle and bustle of downtown Toronto.

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By clearing protest encampments, universities put property over people

An Ontario court is set to hear the University of Toronto’s application for an injunction to clear a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on campus. York University recently joined Université Laval and the universities of Calgary and Alberta in using police to clear a campus protest encampment. On the basis of a…

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How do you put pigeons on the pill? Scientists test contraceptives to curb pest numbers

Birth control is being trialled as a humane way to limit growing numbers of grey squirrels, pigeons and wild boar

The Guardian - UK

Jaasmaan Singh’s album Scratch Singer sheds light on the challenges in the music industry

Jaasmaan Singh's album "Scratch Singer" sheds light on the struggles of underdog artistes in the music industry.

The Hindu

Unethical and illegal issues in fishing

"Canada is falling behind in addressing labor abuse and sustainability in seafood supply chains"

Salon

‘He found a lump’: how school tragedy drove UK scientist’s mission to fight blood cancers

Professor tells of his teenage grief and how it drove a new approach to research at York University

The Guardian - UK

Trolling and doxxing: Graduate students sharing their research online speak out about hate

An increasingly volatile online environment is affecting our society, including members of the academic community and research they pursue.

The Conversation

Newly-qualified teachers quit UK for schools abroad due to abject pay and conditions

Growing teacher shortage crisis also caused by threat of Ofsted inspection and lack of respect for profession

The Guardian - UK

Women who work in rotating shifts are more likely to be frail: Study

A recent study headed by York University researchers discovered a relationship between shift work and frailty among middle-aged and older employees in Canada, particularly among women on rotating hours. Read further on Dynamite News:

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We curated a podcast playlist for you: Revisit these conversations for Black History Month

February is Black History Month, and this year the theme is Resistance.

The Independent UK

Shock win over Argentina culturally ‘significant moment for all Saudis’

The PA news agency spoke with Saudi Arabian fans based in the UK following their team’s unexpected 2-1 win in Qatar.

360info

Special Report: Who owns intellectual property?

Global perspectives on the state of intellectual property

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Climate change can lead to more food poisoning

We may not be able to stop food being contaminated, but computer models could help us predict where the next big risk might be.

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5 ways school boards can address racial injustice

Schools and school boards struggle to respond to racism — and continue to fail to dismantle systemic barriers that affect Indigenous, Black and racialized students and families.

The Guardian - UK

‘Giving hope’: UK universities twin with struggling Ukraine counterparts

From sourcing window glass to sharing online lectures, British institutions are helping war-torn campuses to survive

The Independent UK

Students ‘failed’ over ‘crisis’ of sexual assaults at universities amid calls for tougher action

The regulator is urged to step up action as efforts to tackle abuse on campus fall ‘woefully short’

The Conversation

For a 'safe return' to university campuses, listen to students most affected by the pandemic

As many universities have moved back to in-person learning from online learning, this return to “normal” is reproducing ableism, racism and classism.

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