The film illustrates in nuanced ways how the true challenge lies not in the body itself, but in the societal structures that dictate what is considered an acceptable life.
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NFL defensive lineman Nick Bosa proudly donned a MAGA hat after a recent game. Will the NFL respond to his violation of league rules the same way it did to Colin Kaepernick?
New research on the European Little Ice Age in England has upended established narratives and provided a window into an era of climatic instability not too different from our own.
Netflix’s productions on the Menendez brothers reveal the moral problem at the heart of true crime: whose definition of “true” should viewers rely on when assessing the veracity of a narrative?
Treating all adversity as inherently negative does a disservice to children and their ability to develop adaptive coping mechanisms that can protect them in future cases of adversity.
Campbell’s story serves as a reminder of the challenges women coaches face, but it also demonstrates how achieving a coaching role in a professional league, though difficult, is not insurmountable.
Everyone — from academics to policymakers to the public — needs to think about how we can address toxic beliefs to create long-lasting change and foster safer online communities.
Avec la saison des rhumes et des grippes qui se profile à l’horizon, il est temps de se faire vacciner contre la grippe. Il faut environ deux semaines après la vaccination pour que l’immunité agisse.
With cold and flu season on the horizon, it’s time for a flu shot. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for immunity to take effect, which is why it’s recommended to get the jab in the fall.
Both solar and battery systems costs have just dropped to the point that grid defection will save the average family money, but this could increase emissions in some cases.
Design thinking involves challenging assumptions and redefining problems to identify alternative strategies and solutions that might not be immediately apparent.
Instead of trying to force unwilling workers back to the office, Canadian cities should instead focus on developing downtowns that people genuinely want to visit and experience.
Concussion is considered a ‘mild’ injury, but effects can last a lifetime, especially with multiple impacts. Understanding their long-term effects can help predict who might develop neurodegeneration.
Shipping has become a massive part of fan culture. Even when writers and media producers don’t explicitly pair up characters, fans will fill the gaps, creating their own versions and interpretations.
Community initiatives play a vital role yet they are often not recognized by emergency response organizations, and as a result are often under-utilized.
As sports organizations adapt to changing social norms and embrace newer social causes, they hold tremendous potential to impact political attitudes.
What you need to know about the looming Air Canada pilot strike and what it means for the airline industry.
International casts of the ‘Love is Blind’ franchise are joyfully disrupting the marriage as end-game narrative put forth by the original U.S. producers.
While the Paralympics enhance visibility for athletes, its use of inclusivity can mislead the public and overshadow other important disability sports and grassroots initiatives.
Treena Orchard and Carolina Bandinelli talk to The Conversation Weekly podcast about how dating apps have changed expectations about the search for love.
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PhD Candidate in Geography, Western University
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Ph.D. Candidate, Media Studies, Western University
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PhD Candidate in Media Studies, Western University
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Assistant Professor, School of Kinesiology, Western University
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Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Professor, Department of Paediatrics; Professor, Brescia School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Western University
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Director, Urban Development Program; Professor, Geography & Environment, Western University
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Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, Western University
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John M. Thompson Chair in Information Technology and Innovation and Professor, Western University
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PhD Candidate in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Health Promotion, Western University
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Canada Research Chair in Inequality and Gender, Western University
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Instructor, Faculty of Engineering, John M Thompson Centre for Engineering Leadership and Innovation, Western University
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Professor of Early Modern English Literature, Western University
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Associate Professor of Criminology & English Literature, Western University
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PhD Candidate, Political Science, Western University
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Professor of Medical Biophysics, Western University
