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As we’ve been discussing over the last several weeks, the Pierre Poilievre-led Conservatives indeed put forward a motion of non-confidence in...
Explaining your world, today: Speaking of Divisiveness
Divisiveness and extremism isn't limited to elections, it's also impacting biodiversity goals and initiatives. The Guardian - a centre-left, if reliable, British newspaper -...
Explaining your world, today: Week of September 16th – Part 2
Wacky night, eh? And I'm not (just) talking about the Falcons upsetting the Eagles.
Sure, the NDP hung on to their Winnipeg stronghold. And though their vote share decreased, it was a solid victory for the NDP and Jagmeet Singh's job is safe. Even Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives, who significantly increased their vote share, will likely be happy with the result.
Explaining your world, today: Week of September 16th
As your school week gets started, and class gets more intense, know we're constantly updating the Curated Library with new resources (37 new additions over the last week alone!) to help you better understand the real-world implications of what you're learning. But, in addition to these new resources, there are a handful of stories we think need to be on your radar today.
Science has a short-term memory problem
Bias: Centre/Left
Source: Vox
File Type: Essay
Overview: Science has a short-term memory problem: Scientists are trapped in an endless loop of grant applications. How can we set them free?
Web Link: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/370681/science-research-grants-scientific-progress-academia-slow-funding
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Explaining your world, today: New research questions old research
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