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Canada promised a new citizenship guide that better addresses reconciliation a decade ago. It still hasn’t arrived

Every year, Canada grants citizenship to hundreds of thousands of immigrants. Before most adult applicants can take the oath, they must first pass a test based on a government booklet: Discover Canada. For many newcomers, it is one of the few official accounts of the country they will ever read.

The Conversation · Sep 30

Scientists predicted Friday 13 November 2026 will be ‘Doomsday.’ Should you be worried?

In 1960, Science, one of the world’s leading science journals, published an article with an unambiguous title: Doomsday: Friday, 13 November, A.D. 2026. It predicted that on this future date – just over a month from today – the human population would approach infinity and effectively annihilate itself.

The Conversation · Sep 30

Why some Ukrainian refugees struggle to rebuild their careers after arriving in Canada

The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues into 2026, with millions of Ukrainians displaced around the world. Many arrived in host countries with professional experience, degrees and specialized skills. Yet displacement often leaves highly educated refugees unable to continue their previous careers.

The Conversation · Sep 30

From equations to Instagram feeds: how ‘algorithm’ changed its meaning

Algorithms are central to modern mathematics and computer science. They are explicit procedures valued for their clarity, efficiency and beauty. Beyond these fields, however, the word “algorithm” is most likely to evoke social media feeds, targeted advertising or a combination of the two of the two.

The Conversation · Sep 30

Our research measures the real cost of coal mines to people and planet

The longer it takes to transition away from fossil fuels such as coal, the more costs accrue as climate change accelerates.

The Conversation · Sep 30

The end of endless summer: why cheap winter veg is under threat

British supermarkets have trained us to expect tomatoes, cucumbers and asparagus throughout the year. Their year-round presence can make seasonality seem obsolete.

The Conversation · Sep 30

RAF Fairford: the power (and risks) of making the public the ‘eyes and ears’ of counter-terrorism

The events around RAF Fairford offer a timely reminder of a less visible part of Britain’s counter-terrorism system: the role of the public. In the early hours of September 27, armed officers responded to a report of suspicious vehicles near the base and arrested five men. A local farmer had…

The Conversation · Sep 30

Long-acting medicines could make daily tablets a thing of the past for some patients

For millions of people around the world, managing a long-term health condition means remembering to take medicines every day, often for years. But advances in long-acting medicines mean that some treatments now need to be taken only once a month, every few months or even twice a year.

The Conversation · Sep 30

Almost everyone naturally turns left when walking – and we still have no idea why

This story began, like so many in the history of science, with something we were not looking for.

The Conversation · Sep 30

Pope Leo XIV’s Europe

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The Conversation · Sep 30