The problem with silence
I have a confession to make. It’s nothing scandalous. Nothing I need to go to the confession box about, but it’s a fear I used…
Articles by editor
A critical analysis of facilitated communication
In the final installment on facilitated communication (FC) we are going to look at three people who have embraced FC — one who has raised…
Playing mind games on your stomach
The company we keep while dining and the décor of the restaurant we dine in has an important role in influencing our choice of food…
Dr. Know
Great Grey Horned Owls, you beasts should really not sneak up on people! In the light of my porch you shaved lemurs — what with…
Science Briefs
Men beware: only vote for winners! Scientists knew that being on the losing team in sports had a negative effect on the amount of testosterone…
Prediction is the best medicine
The recent devastation in Haiti has reminded us once again of the powerful natural forces at work all around us. Beneath our feet is a…
CD review : The Paperbacks, “Lit From Within”
One hundred and twenty-six minutes is an unusual length for an album. Yet, that’s the exact duration of Lit From Within, the new album from…
Bill Gates looks to improve online education through grants
Bill Gates has recently announced in his 2010 annual letter that he will be offering grants from his foundations to further the usage of online…
Int’l students generate big bucks for Canada but struggle to make ends meet
Having generated $6.5 billion for the Canadian economy in 2008, the biggest issue for international students today is managing their own finances, says Aisyah Abdkahar,…
Burka worn during university exams under debate
Female students in Egypt are now banned from wearing a full-face veil, such as the niqab, during university examinations according to a Cairo court ruling…