Debating Cranks: Is It Worth It?
Detox trends are often misleading. Discover the truth behind popular detox claims and why you should approach them with caution. #detox #wellness #microplastics #microbiome
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Screen Time Hurts Kids
Research links screen time in infancy to anxiety and decision-making issues in teens. Reading to your kids is a better choice for their development and well-being. #Anxiety
The Great Cosmic Debate: Expansion or Contraction?
South Korean astronomers are challenging the long-held belief that the universe is accelerating in its expansion. Their findings could reshape our understanding of cosmic forces and the universe’s fate. #Universe #Astronomy
Stop Believing the Detox Hype
Detox trends are often misleading. Discover the truth behind popular detox claims and why you should approach them with caution. #detox #wellness #microplastics #microbiome
Can AI Ever Be Conscious?
The debate on consciousness is heating up. A recent paper introduces “biological computationalism,” exploring how consciousness might differ between biological and artificial systems. This ongoing discussion is crucial for understanding what it means to be conscious.
Friday the 13th Gets Rational at SkeptiCamp 2026
SkeptiCamp 2026 lands on Friday the 13th with talks on superstition, myths about love, and the power of critical thinking. Free and open to all at MacEwan University — come question everything and learn something new.
Molecular Tech Transforms Learning
Tiny molecular devices are set to revolutionize science and learning, offering innovative solutions to major environmental and technological challenges.
Brain-Inspired AI Devices
Explore how physical reservoirs are changing the AI landscape with brain-inspired devices that promise efficiency and smarter technology solutions.
Does Bill 21 Defend or Divide Secularism?
Join Leslie Rosenblood and Michel Virard on January 18 for Two Solitudes of Secularism, a live discussion on Quebec’s Bill 21 and what it means for the future of secularism in Canada.
#Bill21 #Secularism #Quebec