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A falecida compositora britânica Rosemary Brown não recebeu crédito por suas criações, dizendo que estava simplesmente canalizando as estrelas da música clássica mais famosas do mundo - e já falecidas há muito tempo. (Shutterstock)

Conheça a compositora que afirmava que sua música canalizava os espíritos de ícones da música clássica

A música de Rosemary Brown, uma musicista britânica e dona de casa que se apresenta como tal, demonstra um conhecimento específico que excede em muito as noções convencionais de talento em uma variedade de estilos.
The late British composer Rosemary Brown took no credit for her creations, saying she was simply channelling the world’s most famous — and long-deceased — classical music stars. (Shutterstock)

Meet the composer who claimed her music channelled the spirits of classical music icons

The music of Rosemary Brown, a British musician and self-presented homemaker, demonstrates specific knowledge which far exceeds conventional notions of talent across a range of styles.
People walk down a path surrounded by large trees at Stanley Park in Vancouver, on June 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Want to build healthier cities? Make room for bird and tree diversity

Tree and bird diversity has been linked to a number of positive mental health outcomes. It is time that urban planners interested in human well-being take biodiversity into account.
Saudi fans hold pictures of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ahead of the AFC Asian Cup group E soccer match between Saudi Arabia and Qatar in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in January 2018. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

More than money: The geopolitics behind Saudi Arabia’s sports strategy

Saudi Arabia’s sports charm offensive is about more than money. It’s about an investment in the future prosperity and security of the kingdom and the longevity of the Saudi dynasty — and it’s working.
Canadian federal climate policies and investments look increasingly fragile. Could ‘carbon contracts for difference’ help ensure the survival of long-term climate action in Canada? (Shutterstock)

‘Carbon contracts for difference’ are not a silver bullet for climate action

Utilizing carbon contracts for difference mechanisms could help the federal government maintain its climate policies. But overly relying on these tools brings its own risks.
Freight cars are seen on the tracks in an aerial view at Canadian National Rail’s Thornton Yard in Surrey, B.C., in Aug. 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

How a small update in global standards can contribute to climate change awareness

Recent changes to the ISO management system standards have potential to advance action on climate change and promote global environmental awareness, if implemented properly.
Canned products sit on shelves at the Kanata Food Cupboard, a food bank in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Tackling food insecurity needs more than charity — governments must also act

Tackling food insecurity in Canada needs a more systemic, structural approach that moves beyond relying on reactive, short-term solutions like food banks.
Surmonter les disparités sociétales pour parvenir à l'égalité des chances en matière de leadership est un défi, mais les organisations peuvent prendre des mesures tangibles pour favoriser le potentiel de leadership dans l'ensemble du spectre socio-économique. (Shutterstock)

Du terrain de jeu aux conseils d’administration : comment l’enfance et de l’adolescence façonnent les leaders de demain

De nouvelles recherches suggèrent que l’enfance et l’adolescence jouent un rôle clé dans la façon dont se développe le leadership.
Some people may be hesitant to take antidepressants because of enduring myths about their use. (Shutterstock)

Debunking 5 myths about antidepressants

Debunking the myths surrounding antidepressant use is critical to enabling educated treatment decisions for people experiencing depression.
Police tape blocks access to an alleyway at the scene of a homicide where six people were found dead in the Barrhaven suburb of Ottawa in March 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle

Paying more for policing doesn’t stop or reduce crime

An analysis of trends over the last 20 years in Canada could not find any correlation between increases in municipal police budgets and a reduction in crime rates. There’s another way forward.
In this December 2019 photo, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg gestures to U.S. President Donald Trump as a group of leaders pose for a photo at the NATO summit in Watford, England. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)

Insights from the NATO summit: Why another Donald Trump presidency would doom the alliance

NATO’s primary tenet is that an attack on one member is an attack on all. Donald Trump has made clear that he won’t uphold that core principle, putting the future of NATO at risk if he’s re-elected.
Not all self-help books are supported by research, and sifting through so many books can be challenging. (Shutterstock)

Summer reading: 4 books on well-being that you can rely on

A university-based book club, open to all, selects and reviews books grounded in science, directed at improving well-being. Summer picks cover dreams, art, social media, mental health and more.
Graduates listen during a convocation ceremony at Simon Fraser University, in Burnaby, B.C., in May 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Arts graduate education in Canada should be redesigned around students’ and society’s needs

Canada needs the arts, with its insights into human behaviour and thinking, more than ever. But governments and funding agencies should shift funding models for arts graduate education.

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