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Assisted dying: Canada grapples with plans to extend euthanasia to people suffering solely from mental illness

For decades, people who want to end their life with the help of a doctor, and who have the means to do so, have travelled to a handful of countries, commonly Switzerland, for euthanasia.

The Conversation

Hospital surgical teams with more women improve patient recovery, study finds

Researchers say that a critical mass of female anaesthesiologists and surgeons in operative teams can reduce postoperative complications

The Guardian - UK

An artificial womb could build a bridge to health for premature babies

Artificial wombs could someday save babies born very prematurely. Even though the experimental technology is still in animal tests, there are mounting questions about its eventual use with humans.

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Unexpected Climate Connections

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The Walrus

Are greens powders a waste of money? 3 nutritionists reveal the truth behind this popular supplement

Greens powders are everywhere right now but are they actually worth the subscription and costly price tag? We speak to three nutritionists to reveal what you need to know

Woman & Home

Canadian conservatives divided over trans policy

Alberta premier’s moves to ban trans treatments rejected by fellow rightwing leader in Ontario

The Guardian - US

Oldest 3D Fossilized Skin Unearthed In Oklahoma Cave

21 million-year-old reptilian skin sheds light on ancient species and evolutionary history

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Putin won’t lose Russia’s election, but his grip on power could be weakened

Even sham elections need to be conducted effectively – get them wrong and they can jeopardise a whole regime, says Olga Chyzh of the University of Toronto

The Guardian - UK

Canada’s ‘haves-and-have-nots’ health system lags behind Europe, study finds

Research says funding cuts and poor organisation stop Canadians from accessing healthcare – and 20% have no doctor at all

The Guardian - US

The kids are alright: Aspiring political staffers are altruistically motivated

Young people who work as political staffers in Canada have long been derogatorily labelled by politicians and pundits as “the kids in short pants,” a comment about their age and perceived inexperience coined by an adviser to former prime minister Stephen Harper.

The Conversation

Tiny robots, giant steps: how nanotechnology could improve cancer and fertility treatment

An advanced robotics lab at Canada’s top university is helping the medical world tackle some of its most perplexing problems – starting at the smallest of scales

The Guardian - UK

How researchers remade ‘the world’s most widely used petrochemical’ – without using fossil fuels

It’s used in everything from shampoo to packaging, but the petrochemical ethylene is ultra carbon intensive. Now, a team at Canada’s top university is creating a sustainable alternative

The Guardian - UK

Cyberbullying Linked To Eating Disorders In Victims And Perps

Cyberbullying has increased in prevalence among adolescents and significantly impacts mental health.

Zenger

Mankind Might Have Walked Out Of Africa; A New Study Claims.

A new ape from nearly nine million years ago has been discovered in Turkey and is related to living African apes and humans

Zenger

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Dynamite News

Researchers discover new method to treat fungal infections

Researchers from the RIKEN Centre for Sustainable Research Science (CSRS) and the University of Toronto have identified a novel method for combating fungal infections. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Diversify or die: San Francisco’s downtown is a wake-up call for other cities

After a three-year exile driven by the pandemic, San Francisco’s downtown has waited for the crowds, the commuters and electric ambience to return

The National (Scotland)

Students left in 'deplorable' visa situation hit out at marking boycotts

INTERNATIONAL students are warning of a “real bin fire” at universities including the University of Edinburgh – as they may be forced to leave…

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Why is Earth's day 24 hours long (and how did the sun keep it from being longer)?

Thermal tides in Earth's atmosphere have counterbalanced gravitational tides from the moon, bringing a pause to the slowing down of Earth's rotation.

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‘Mainstream media adapted to either adulation or silence’: Francis Cody on media credibility, self-regulation

Francis Cody is an associate professor in the department of anthropology and the Asian Institute at the University of Toronto. He’s also the director of the university’s Centre for South Asian Studies. His research focuses on politics, language and media in southern India.

Daily Mirror

Mystery as record 25 'alien' radio bursts detected from outer space in new study

Astronomers have detected 25 repeating fast radio bursts coming from space in a new study as they try to understand more about the mysterious phenomenon and what could be causing them

IT Pro

Can regulation shape cryptocurrencies into useful business assets?

One of the more complex corners of the technology industry businesses often refrain from touching is the cryptocurrency market. Built on a principle of a decentralised market, away from the prying eyes of central bodies or governments, and utilising blockchain technology to provide a clear and concise record of all…

IT Pro

Why has the UK government banned TikTok?

The UK government has officially banned the TikTok app from devices across government due to national security concerns. Oliver Dowden, chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, confirmed the decision during an address in House of Commons on Thursday. Dowden's speech followed days of speculation that the UK would follow the…

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