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This deepsea diver was cut off from his air supply for half an hour. He survived
Chris Lemons’ tether and oxygen supply snapped during a malfunction with a ship on the ocean’s surface. A mix of luck, good training and science helped him live to tell the tale.
This writer set up a 'grammar table' to bring people together over a love of language
Ellen Jovin has toured her fold-out table across all 50 states, answering strangers’ grammar questions. Her goal? To bring people together through conversations about language.
Saturn solidifies its title as moon king with the discovery of 128 new moons
With a whopping total of 274 moons, researchers say Saturn’s tug of war with Jupiter for the title is settled once and for all.
Author Louise Penny says she didn't think twice before cancelling U.S. book-tour dates
The novelist first announced the decision last week in a social media post. She says the choice isn’t a political one, but a moral one.
These ice-loving algae may play a big role in lake health. But time is ticking to learn more
Researchers are newly documenting a community of algae that hang around just under the ice surface using samples collected by divers. But climate change might threaten the algae — and the new collection method.
As arts and humanities enrolment declines, could making programs more practical help?
Faculty say fellowships, career courses and other practical changes could help students realize the valuable skills that arts and humanities programs have to offer.
For some, regret is part of parenting. They want prospective parents to hear their stories
One study shows that between 10 and 14 per cent of parents regret having children. Psychologists, advocates and parents say avoiding feelings of regret won’t make them go away.
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Trump is going after the media. The New Yorker's editor says he will not bend the knee
The New Yorker magazine is 100 years old this week. Its editor David Remnick talks about the role of longform journalism in an increasingly fast-paced world, and how his publication is covering Trump 2.0.
An Ontario teacher found works of art in the bargain bin. So she set out to find their creator
While questions remain about how the sculptures ended up for sale, the teacher and the artist say theirs is a story about friendship — and the kindness of strangers.
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Rick Steves' Hippie Trail trek changed his life. The travel writer encourages others to go off the beaten path
Travel writer Rick Steves’ adventures on the Hippie Trail from Istanbul to Kathmandu made him think differently about the world. He says others should seek out mind-expanding travel, too.