Global supply chains benefit most from who you know, says study
In a time of tariffs and political trade disputes, new UBC Okanagan research shows that it’s not what you know but who you know—and how well you treat them.
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Louvre heist: The turbulent history of the stolen royal jewels
It sounds like the plot of a heist movie. On October 19, priceless items of jewelry and royal regalia were stolen, in broad daylight and in a matter of minutes, from the Louvre’s gilded Gallery of Apollo in Paris. The…
Neil deGrasse Tyson on his new book and the hidden dangers of defunding science: ‘That will ultimately bite you in the ass’ (exclusive)
We spoke with Neil deGrasse Tyson about his new Q&A book “Just Visiting This Planet: Further Scientific Adventures of Merlin From Omniscia” arriving on Oct. 21, 2025.
AI can spot signs of depression in Reddit posts
A new study has found that artificial intelligence (AI) can now spot signs of depression in online writing, and can do so with high accuracy.
Chemistry on Saturn’s huge moon Titan is even weirder than we thought
Titan’s chemical inventory is believed to bear some resemblance to the prebiotic soup on the early Earth.
Rethinking polygamy—research upends conventional thinking about the advantages of monogamous marriage
In July 2025, Uganda’s courts swiftly dismissed a petition challenging the legality of polygamy, citing the protection of religious and cultural freedom. For most social scientists and policymakers who have long declared polygamy a “harmful cultural practice,” the decision was…
‘Doom’ at 20 — a staggeringly dull movie that really should have been left buried on Mars
Not even Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson can save you from this Martian disaster.
Agree to disagree: Why we fear conflict and what to do about it
In an era of heightened political polarization, merely longing for civility is no longer enough. Understanding just how to debate and respectfully disagree has become truly imperative, now more than ever and for a couple good reasons.
Even before they can read, young children are visualizing letters and other objects with the same strategies adults use
What do puzzles, gymnastics, writing and using maps all have in common?
Households’ hunt for better savings rates can deepen recessions, finds new study
Households intensify their search for high-interest savings accounts when the economy turns sour, inadvertently making recessions more severe, according to new research from the University of Surrey.