Social media distancing might be another habit we all need to learn. Find out why we tend to spread misinformation and what we can do all do about it. (5:00 min read)
Category: Humanity
Protection Crisis: COVID-19 More than Health Pandemic
“Protection crisis” was the catchphrase at the UN Security Council last Thursday. Find out what the issues were in the debate about pandemic security. (5:00 min read)
Hardest-Hit Countries in Pandemic are Victims of War
The hardest-hit countries in the coronavirus outbreak are places where wars left the people vulnerable to disease. One country we list might surprise you. (6:15 min read)
Profile Painting Study Connects Culture with Cognition
Profile paintings changed as our ways of thinking shifted over time. Find out how that helps explain the link between our culture and our cognition. (5:00 min read)
Attacks Against Journalists: America’s Free Press?
Attacks against journalists were the subject of an open letter from Reporters Sans Frontiers. Find out why their statement singled out the United States. (5:00 min read)
Civil War in Yemen: The Crisis We Don’t Talk About
Civil war in Yemen seems to stay below the radar in the west. Find out more about the world’s worst humanitarian crisis and how you can help, if possible. (6:30 min read)
Hong Kong Crackdown Draws International Condemnation
The Hong Kong crackdown drew the attention of world leaders yesterday. Find out the story behind the people of Hong Kong’s latest brush with colonialism. (5:30 min read time)
World Health Assembly: What’s China Hiding?
The World Health Assembly began today. China’s president sounded conciliatory, but find out what his speech didn’t cover. (5:00 min read)
Chinese Canadian Activists Harassed by Communist China
Chinese Canadian activists are the subject of a new report. Find out how it plans to protect them from Chinese government intimidation and harassment.(5:00 min read)
Infodemic: “Dangerous Outbreak of Misinformation”
The "Infodemic" means all the pandemic-based rumours and lies spreading on the internet. Find out how to prevent these conspiracy theories from spreading. (5:45 min read)