Reasoned skepticism about climate change is healthy
Let’s not deal with the grim science of cynical political marketing and hyperbole. Instead, we should rigorously adjudicate all belief…
Brain scan studies shed light on ADHD
It's increasingly clear that ADHD is not just the result of bad parenting, but a disorder with biological and genetic contributors…
Using genes to attack disease with precision
Pharmacogenomics, a mixture of the pharmaceutical and genetic sciences, holds vast potential for health care…
Tips to weaning yourself from technology dependency
You really don't need to be in contact with everyone 24-7…
Nutrition advice from celebrities trumps new food guide
There are far too many barriers to following Canada’s Food Guide, including the Gwyneth Paltrow effect…
Nutrition advice from celebrities trumps new food guide
There are far too many barriers to following Canada’s Food Guide, including the Gwyneth Paltrow effect…
Lab-grown meat is worthless unless consumers see a benefit
The issues surrounding the technology – and the payoffs – need to be clearly explained to get public support…
Approaching real problems with scientific problem-solving tools
Do we really think that the old legal-political-economic decision-making trifecta is up to the task of solving the world's problems?…
Green energy industries are impractical, destined to fail
Yes, we need to build the renewable energy industry. But that means concentrating on nuclear and fusion energy systems…
Temper your confidence in the science that runs your life
Trust requires consistency and transparency. It must be understandable. And we need regulations that protect the public…