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Scientists warn that 'mirror life' could destroy life on Earth. Read this before you panic
Thirty-eight scientists wrote a paper arguing that researchers should abandon all attempts to create mirror life cells. But they don't exist yet — and the fact that researchers are calling for a pause is a good sign, one expert says.
Out-of-office emails are getting a refresh — and helping employees set work-life boundaries
Bold and sarcastic emails are sending a message that employees won’t work outside of their regular hours. But not all snarky autoreplies strike the right tone.
She paid her kid $100 to read a book. Experts say results may vary
Mireille Silcoff’s daughter never read for pleasure, until she offered her $100. Silcoff says the carrot is necessary when you’re going up against Snapchat and Instagram for kids’ attention.
Feeling pinched despite a strong economy? Welcome to the 'vibecession'
The term is meant to reflect people’s negative economic perceptions when statistics tell a different story. Its creator says a GST holiday won’t fix how people feel in the long run.
This Iranian protester was called mentally ill. Experts say it's a tactic to discredit her
By labelling protestors as mentally ill, the Iranian government aims to delegitimize demonstrators and discourage other women from taking similar actions, according to human rights experts.
Artist says he was surprised people mistook his seashell sculpture for a poop emoji
The goal was to create a sea snail-shaped sculpture on a nature reserve. But locals saw something entirely different.
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Canadian director Larry Weinstein wants viewers of his latest documentary to choose hope over hate
Weinstein’s documentary followed eight individuals as they worked to understand the message of hope-amid-darkness in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Then Hamas killed his sister, giving the project new meaning.
Pie and mash, a traditional Cockney dish, might soon get protected status in the U.K.
Conservative MP Richard Holden led a debate in U.K. Parliament this week, campaigning for pie and mash — a working-class dish with a rich history — to be given an official protected designation.
Why Canada's health-care system needs more Indigenous professionals
Life expectancy of Indigenous people in B.C. dropped by more than six years between 2017 and 2021. For Indigenous healthcare experts, the numbers are a reminder that their community members aren't properly taken care of in the healthcare system.
Headbanging aunties and punk rock rez shows? An archive puts Indigenous punks in the spotlight
With the Indigenous Punks Archive, Kristy Martinez and Cass Gregg hope to show that Indigenous people, styles and ideas have always been part of the genre.