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Brain Surgery: a Promising Treatment for Drug Addiction
With multiple successful clinical trials, a promising new treatment for substance use disorder takes the form of two thin wires inserted into two different parts of the brain that administer electrical stimulation deep inside.
ANALYSIS | The Death of Alexei Navalny
On Feb. 16, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was reported to have died in a remote penal colony in Siberia. He was 47 and had been imprisoned there since February 2021.
The Doomsday Clock: Humanity’s Countdown
It is 90 seconds from midnight. Last changed in 2023, this is the closest the Doomsday Clock has been to midnight since its inauguration in 1947.
Study Shows Eating Pasta Increases Happiness
A study conducted by the Behavior and Brain Lab at the Free University of Languages and Communication IULM in Milan, Italy, has found that eating pasta makes people happier. This study measured the physical and neurological changes of 40 participants aged 25 to 55 while eating pasta.
ANALYSIS | The Psychology of Senioritis
Students have coined the term “Senioritis” to describe grade 12 students’ mindset as they finish their final year of high school. What is the science and psychology behind it?
Older Tyrannosaurus Species Discovered
In a new study published on Jan. 11 in Scientific Reports, researchers claim to have discovered a Tyrannosaurus species that preceded the Tyrannosaurus rex. The Tyrannosaurus mcraensis, standing at 12 feet high and 40 feet long, lived up to 7 million years before its cousin, the famed T. rex.
World's First Malaria Vaccine
The first ever World Health Organization (WHO) approved malaria vaccine is the RTS,S/AS01 vaccine — commercially as Mosquirix. It was officially launched in Cameroon on Jan. 22, after successful drug trials were held in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi from 2019 to 2021.
Bitcoin ETF Approved: What Now?
On Jan. 10, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made a historic decision to approve the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) for 11 investment management firms. This decision is a significant step towards the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies.
Tens of Thousands Protest in Buenos Aires
On Dec. 10, 2023, Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei, came into office after winning 56 per cent of the vote. Milei is a self-described “anarcho-capitalist” who, while running, became a divisive candidate known for his radical economic propositions, according to The Economist.
King Charles Has Cancer
On Feb. 5, Buckingham Palace announced in an official statement that doctors had identified a form of cancer in King Charles’ system, without revealing which type had affected him. They discovered this while treating him for an enlarged prostate that, in itself, was noncancerous.
How DALL-E is Shaping the Future of A.I.
With the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms such as OpenAI, a new world has been opened up for AI artistic exploration. OpenAI is a San Francisco-based company that has launched AI programs that can write content and produce artistic visuals.
Here’s where the Russo-Ukraine War Stands
In February 2022, just over two years ago, Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed it was a “special military operation” to demilitarize and “denazify” Ukraine, alleging that they have observed Nazi behaviors in the Ukrainian government.
The Growing Threat of North Korea
On Feb. 13, South Korea’s military claimed to have detected missiles fired from North Korea into the sea in its fifth weapons test since January. These included the testing of the country’s first solid-fuel intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) on Jan. 14.
96th Academy Awards Overview
Presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Oscars are one of the most prestigious award shows in the entertainment industry. Held annually in Los Angeles, the awards are attended by nominees, their relatives, and many highly influential people of the entertainment industry.
Unravelling Evergrande: the Chaotic Collapse of China’s Property Behemoth
On Jan. 29, the Hong Kong court ordered the liquidation of Evergrande Group, China's once-dominant real estate titan. With debts totaling over $300 billion USD, Evergrande's downfall has been years in the making — fueled by a combination of unregulated borrowing and stringent regulatory crackdowns on the real estate sector by the Chinese government.
ANALYSIS | The Story Behind the Boycotts of Major Brands
Consumers in Canada are engaging in boycotts of various businesses viewed as supporting Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip. Boycotts have been a very popular method of people protesting against organizations they disagree with.
Texas Border Standoff
On Jan. 10, Texas authorities — in an attempt to tackle the current illegal migrant crisis in Texas — used gates and razor wire to block US Federal Border Patrol from accessing a 2.5 mile stretch in Eagle Pass known as Shelby Park. Eagle Pass, a Texas border city sitting on the US side of the Rio Grande river, has become a major corridor for illegal immigration in recent years.
ANALYSIS | What is South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel?
Almost two months after the beginning of the Israel-Hamas conflict, South Africa brought forth a case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of perpetrating genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
ANALYSIS | Is Trudeau Going to Call an Election in 2024?
After nine years in power and three election wins, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been staring down many issues in Canada recently, including generation-high interest rates, the housing crisis, and his lowest approval ratings ever. Because the 2021 election was called prematurely, Canadians are not yet scheduled to go back to the polls until October 2025.
Google Reaches a Deal for Canadian Online News Act
In June 2023, Bill C-18 — known as the Online News Act — was passed, requiring large companies to compensate media organizations if they wanted to continue showing news content on their platforms. In Nov. 2023, Google reached a deal with the Canadian government, agreeing to continue allowing Canadian news content on its platform and to pay $100 million per year to news publishers.