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Iranian mathematician missing in Canada may have been targeted by Tehran, activists say

Police say Masood Masjoody was most likely murdered; Iranian expats suspect he was killed for his criticism of the theocratic regime

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Possible ancient artifacts are found in a B.C. thrift shop — and archeology scholars are on the case

An unusual email arrived in the inbox of a faculty member at the department of archeology at Simon Fraser University in the spring of 2024.

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CS2 fans want Valve to host a Major at the birthplace of Counter-Strike

Bring it home.

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Autonomous AI systems can help tackle global food insecurity

There is a growing and urgent need to address global food insecurity. This urgency is underscored by reports from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, which states that nearly 828 million people suffer from hunger worldwide.

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Urban studies: Doing research when every city is different

Urban studies is sometimes considered a loosely defined interdisciplinary academic domain, lacking the scientific rigour needed to understand cities.

The Conversation

Survey on AI finds most people want it regulated, but trust in government remains low

If you use social media, you’ve likely come across deepfakes. These are video or audio clips of politicians, celebrities or others manipulated using artificial intelligence (AI) to make it appear like the person is saying or doing something they haven’t actually said or done.

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Allyship efforts can face pushback in the workplace. Here’s why it happens and what leaders can do about it

When leaders visibly champion diversity and equality in the workplace, they send a clear message that such values are not only encouraged, but integral to their organization’s culture. Allyship can significantly improve workplace experiences for marginalized employees by amplifying their voices and addressing injustice.

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Indigenous data sovereignty can help save British Columbia’s wild salmon

Non-Indigenous scientists increasingly realize that Indigenous data are key to solving today’s environmental challenges.

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How Arctic landscapes and Canadian cityscapes share a similar pattern

The year 2023 has been one of extremes, from heatwaves that baked millions across the globe and made the summer the world’s hottest on record to the fires that forced tens of thousands to evacuate across Western Canada. From the feel of surprising warmth in the mid-winter sun to the…

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It’s time to leave the ‘paleo diet’ in the past

While the paleo diet has many adherents, clinical research has yet to substantiate its purported health benefits.

The Hindu

Why forced drug treatment is violence

Involuntary treatment has been found to increase risk of overdose and shows no significant impact on substance use

Salon

Why using AI tools like ChatGPT in my MBA innovation course is expected and not cheating

I teach managing technological innovation in Simon Fraser University’s Management of Technology MBA program. Thanks to the explosion of generative artificial intelligence, I’m rewriting my 2023 syllabus and assignments.

The Conversation

Scientists dig deep and find a way to accurately predict snowmelt after droughts

Where does your water supply come from?

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What quantum technology means for Canada’s future

Canada is a world leader in developing quantum technologies and is well-positioned to secure its place in the emerging quantum industry.

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Burnout and isolation: Why employees and managers can’t ignore the social and mental health impact of working from home

The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred on a variety of workplace maladies, including “the great resignation,” “quiet quitting,” “overemployment,” labour shortages and conflicts between managers and employees over returning to in-person work.

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