Indigenous rights were the subject of new legislation in Canada’s parliament. Find out why practical steps to provide safe drinking water mean more to Canada’s First Nations communities. (4:30 min read)
Category: Humanity
‘Making Peace with Nature’ Report Offers Sustainable Blueprint
‘Making Peace with Nature’ is the title of a new report from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). Find out how it lays out a blueprint for solving our climate, biodiversity and pollution challenges.(4:30 min read)
Alcoholism’s Brain Pathway Located By MRI Scans
Alcoholism is a widespread yet poorly understood disease. Find out how a new study locates its roots in the brain and may lead to better treatment. (4:30 min read)
Human Tolerance Evolved from Living in Harsh Conditions
Human tolerance sets us apart from other animals. Find out how a computer simulation shows that harsh conditions drove our ancestors’ self-domestication process.(4:00 min read)
Patience: Where It Comes From and Why
Patience seems to be universally valued as a virtue. Find out how a new study sheds light on how our brains regulate our capacity to delay instant gratification. (4:45 min read)
Dogmatic People Are Less Likely to Check Their Facts
Dogmatic people pose a problem. They resist ideas, and divide groups. Find out why eliminating dogmatism is more challenging than you might think. (4:30 min read)
Refugee Resettlement Hits Twenty Year Low
Refugee resettlement worldwide hit a twenty year low due to the pandemic. Find out why the UN says this has to change by the end of the year. (3:30 min read)
Remembrance Day: A Day of Pride or Sorrow?
Remembrance Day was oddly sunny and warm this year. I reflect on the history of Armistice Day and what it means for us a century later. (4:30 min read)
Female Hunter Remains Overturn Gender Misconceptions
Female hunter remains have been unearthed in Peru. Find out why their discovery challenges our ideas about gender roles in tribal societies. (4:15 min read)
#EndSARS Protesters: Nigerian Police Kill Ten
EndSARS activists are demanding the end of a goon unit in Nigeria’s police force. Government-sponsored thugs killed ten peaceful protesters. Find out more. (4:45 min read)