Protectionism has a long history in the US – so its return should not be all that surprising
While Britain has for the most part had a strong commitment to free trade, it’s a very different story in the US, which has a ...
Helen Oxenbury: Illustrating the Land of Childhood – exhibition showcases the adventure and anxiety of our formative years
The world depicted through Oxenbury’s illustrations is one of family gatherings, mealtimes and activities, but also of oceans ...
Resilience doesn’t always mean persevering – it can be found in inaction and silence, too
Actions that might ordinarily be dismissed as failures can actually be hidden, unconventional forms of strength.
Tobacco’s hidden friendly side: how the controversial plant could be used for good
Tobacco kills 8 million people worldwide every year, but imagine if it could be used to make medicine. The idea isn’t unheard ...
Cryptocurrency’s transparency is a mirage: New research shows a small group of insiders influence its value
Crypto-believers often blame greedy financiers as the cause of the Great Recession, but crypto is not immune to these same ...
Giving blood could be good for your health – new research
Frequent blood donors may experience subtle genetic changes that could lower their risk of developing blood cancers, ...
I study refugees, and here are the facts on the history and impact of refugee resettlement in the US
The US was a world leader in refugee resettlement. Trump stopped all that with one executive order. What does the end of ...
Philly Roller Derby league turns 20 - here’s how the sport skated its way to feminism, anti-racism and queer liberation
Since its start in 1935, roller derby has evolved from a Depression-era fad to TV spectacle to an unabashedly feminist sport ...
Dinosaur tracks, made 140 million years ago, have been found for the first time in South Africa’s Western Cape
Ichnology is the study of tracks and traces and, since 2008, the Cape South Coast Ichnology Project has documented more than ...
Are Ukrainians ready for ceasefire and concessions? Here’s what the polls say
More Ukrainians are willing to negotiate for peace now than in the early stages of the conflict − but clear red lines remain ...
You’ve likely heard the Serenity Prayer − but not its backstory
Alcoholics Anonymous helped make the Serenity Prayer famous, but it was written by one of the 20th century’s most influential ...
Boycotting U.S. products allows Canadians to take a rare political stand in their daily lives
In the middle of a trade war with the United States, Canadians have started showing strong support for their country by ...