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Not just a fun hobby: Board games can help build connections and reduce stress

Researchers at the University of Plymouth recently confirmed what board game fans and role-playing game (RPG) enthusiasts have known for decades: that tabletop games “enhance well-being, foster inclusion, and support learning, with strong evidence that games improve engagement.”

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‘My ideas are a little revolutionary’: ecologist Suzanne Simard on intelligent forests, the climate and her critics

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Novel ‘body-swap’ robot provides insights into how the brain keeps us upright

Imagine driving a car with a steering that doesn’t respond instantly and a GPS that always reflects where you were a second ago. To stay on course, you must constantly infer how to steer the wheel from outdated information.

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Managing soil fertilization levels can make for more efficient and productive crops

Modern crops are often excessively fertilized, which boost yields in the short term but also harms the environment due to nutrient runoffs and greenhouse gas emissions.

The Conversation

How scientists solved one of the greatest ocean mysteries

In 2013, a mysterious epidemic turned billions of sea stars between Mexico and Alaska into goo. Now we know why

The Independent UK

2026 World Cup's contingency plans for wildfire smoke risks remain unclear

The 2026 World Cup being hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States is less than a year away and FIFA’s protocols for matches affected by wildfire smoke remain unclear

The Independent UK

Trump's law of the jungle means U.S. trade deals aren't worth the paper they're printed on, trade expert warns

Without a means of enforcing bilateral trade agreements, Trump could simply change the terms of any deal down the road. The answer is to kick the U.S. out of the World Trade Organization, argues professor Kristen Hopewell.

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From COVID to cancer: Why Canada’s RNA vaccine leadership matters more than ever

As the world marks World Immunization Week, attention turns once again to the lifesaving power of vaccines.

The Conversation

Falling space debris: A growing threat

You probably won't get hit by a chunk of falling satellite. But odds are rising that someone will

Salon

Sarah McCarthy, the New CEO of the Responsible Gaming Council (RGC)

In November, the Responsible Gaming Council of Ontario announced that Sarah McCarthy would be replacing Shelly White as their CEO. The RGC had announced in June that White would retire in December after eight years at the helm of the organization tasked with keeping Ontarians safe from gambling harms.

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Part 3: Why Do We Travel? To Relive Our Past Lives

Kamal Al-Solaylee explores how travel shifts from discovery to reconnection, as he retraces the steps and memories that have shaped his life.

The Walrus

Montreal by-election presents ‘litmus test’ for Justin Trudeau’s Liberals

Frustrations with Trudeau’s government and desire for change could see Liberal Party lose a long-held seat, experts say.

Al Jazeera

Wanna be like who? Meet the man who ranked every Disney song

When musicologist Robert Komaniecki decided to score the cartoon tunes using complex objective criteria (and some ‘vibes’), he found some startling winners. He shows us his workings

The Guardian - UK

“Parents Of Identical Twins, How Did You Avoid Getting Them Confused As Babies?” (35 Answers)

Telling identical twins apart can prove to be quite a challenging task, especially when they’re babies. And while it might be easier for their parents to do, even they sometimes need help. The post “Parents Of Identical Twins, How Did You Avoid Getting Them Confused As Babies?” (35 Answers) first…

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Grading the Lions selection of OT Giovanni Manu in fourth round

Grading the Detroit Lions selection after trading up to select OT Giovanni Manu from the University of British Columbia

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Giants met with British Columbia OL Giovanni Manu

The New York Giants reportedly met with University of British Columbia offensive lineman Giovanni Manu on Monday.

Salon

The physical signs of Trump's decline

"His walk appears wide-based," Dr. Elisabeth Zoffmann notes of Trump. "He has developed a swing of his right leg."

International Business Times

Small Modular Nuclear Reactors' Viability In Future Green Energy Grids Questioned

A cutting-edge nuclear technology is still in its infancy and beset by financial and environmental concerns.

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Scientists find common origin behind major childhood allergies

According to a new study led by experts at the University of British Columbia and BC Children's Hospital, several major childhood allergies may all be caused by the community of bacteria living in our gut. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Exercise apps could help boost healthcare workers mental health

Could working out more lower symptoms of depression? Here’s what researchers from the University of British Columbia found.

The Guardian - UK

Saturn regains status as planet with most moons in solar system

Discovery of 62 new moons restores ringed planet’s lead after it was briefly overtaken by Jupiter

Daily Mirror

Mums are crucial in shaping kids’ educational mobility

Dr Miriam Stoppard looks at new research which has found that a mother’s education plays an increasingly important role in shaping the future achievements of their children

LiveScience

The smallest and largest creatures make up most of Earth's biomass, surprising study finds

Contrary to a finding from the 1960s, a new study reveals that the bulk of Earth's biomass comes from giant and tiny organisms.

The Conversation

What went wrong in Peter Bol's doping case? A sport integrity expert explains

Lawyers for Australian 800-metre star Peter Bol say allegations the runner engaged in doping should be dropped after two independent labs found no evidence he used a banned substance.

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