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"I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned." — Richard Feynman

"What you learn from a life in science is the vastness of our ignorance." — David Eagleman

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AI Bias: The Struggle is Real & Won't Go Away

New research shows just how deeply Generative AI image creators mirror deeply ingrained body biases.

Harnessing AI to Deliver Resilient Supply Chains

An AI-based model helps measure and invest in supply-chain resilience, showing how proactive strategies reduce disruption costs.

Ghosts, Aliens, and Sasquatch: Probing Canada’s Paranormal Pulse

Nearly half of Canadians embrace the paranormal, from ghostly encounters to alien visits and Sasquatch sightings.

Unpacking How Gaslighting Works. (It's Them, Not You.)

A new model helps explain gaslighting as a process that exploits trust and shapes one's reality.

Small Acts of Kindness Can Ease Loneliness

Performing simple daily acts of kindness can be more effective in reducing loneliness than focusing on self-care.

AI Salespeople Aren’t Better Than Humans... Yet

Human streamers still significantly boost sales in online retail, revealing that AI-powered streamers don’t drive sales as well as humans.

Healthcare Biases Block Access to Sexual Assault Evidence Kits

Health workers’ decisions to provide sexual assault evidence kits were found to be influenced by bias.

Overprotective Parenting Linked to Anxiety in University Students

Students with overprotective parents may be more vulnerable to anxiety during the transition to university.

Personalized Consumer Pricing Can Actually Backfire on Profits

Companies that use personalized consumer pricing risk lower profits by preventing customers from seeing what others are paying.

Why Spotting a Liar Is Harder Than You Think

At UBC Okanagan, Dr. Leanne ten Brinke studies the science of deception. Her latest findings reveal that common “tells” like speech patterns or facial expressions don’t always hold up when spotting a liar, especially in high-stakes situations.

Exploring a Housing-First Approach to Addiction and Homelessness

New study employs mathematical modelling to support a housing-first approach to homelessness and addiction.

Women’s Heart Health Linked to Perceived Social Status

McGill research reveals that women who perceive themselves as lower in social status face greater risks of heart disease.