In the complex landscape of American healthcare, a critical issue continues - the denial of Medicaid expansion by the GOP.

With geologists hunting high and low for battery materials, an enormous new discovery of phosphate rock could have huge implications for the electric vehicle industry.

Around the world, nations are looking at the prospect of shrinking, aging populations – but none more so than South Korea.

The explosion of interest in artificial intelligence has drawn attention not only to the astonishing capacity of algorithms to mimic humans but to the reality that these algorithms could displace many humans in their jobs.

Global heating has increased the likelihood of temperature extremes, but your exposure to them is not solely determined by the climate.

People in the U.S. are dying at higher rates than in other similar high-income countries, and that difference is only growing. That’s the key finding of a new study that I published in the journal PLOS One.

With a careful eye, the video unveils the harsh reality of a region that stands as a chilling testament to the decline of the United States.

Florida ‘freakishness’: why the sunshine state might have lost its appeal. Florida is known worldwide for its beaches, resorts and theme parks, but has recently made headlines for a different reason. 

Discover the alternative perspective of degrowth, which challenges the notion of continuous economic growth. Learn about its principles and potential benefits for society and the environment.

Republicans and Democrats are again playing a game of chicken over the U.S. debt ceiling – with the nation’s financial stability at stake.

When discussing economic prosperity, the conversation often revolves around 'how much' we're spending. The familiar Gross Domestic Product (GDP) metrics, employment rates, and consumer spending dominate the discourse.

Humans have an incredible capacity for learning, adapting, and developing expertise in various fields, including technology, music, and academic subjects such as reading, writing, math, science, and second languages.

Canada’s food system is experiencing ongoing stresses from supply chain disruptions, price inflation and extreme weather events.

Having several three-day weekends in one month brings into focus the recent four-day working week pilots (without loss of pay) in many countries.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is moving fast and will become an important support tool in clinical care. Research suggests AI algorithms can accurately detect melanomas and predict future breast cancers.

It’s increasingly clear that the SARS-CoV-2 virus is not going away any time soon. And for some patients, their symptoms haven’t gone away either.

The United States has a higher rate of poverty than other advanced democracies . This has led to a situation where many people struggle to make ends meet, despite working and living in a wealthy country.

Many remember watching "The Wizard of Oz" as a child. We were captivated by the magical world of Oz and the characters who roamed its colorful countryside.

As of April 1, 2023 all residents of British Columbia gained access to free prescription contraception. This includes the birth control pill, injections and implants, IUDs and emergency contraception known as Plan B or the “morning after” pill.

If you work at a company, university or large organization, you’ve probably sat through a required training session meant to fight gender and racial discrimination in the workplace.

How is it possible that the collapse of a relatively small financial institution like SVB could be so contagious as to end up having global consequences, including bringing down a 167-year-old financial institution like Credit Suisse?

The American welfare system was designed to support those in need, but it now faces significant challenges. Learn about its origins, current issues, and potential reforms, such as Universal Basic Income and universal healthcare, to create a balanced welfare state that works for all.

About a decade ago, the world’s biggest economies agreed to crack down on multinational corporations’ abusive use of tax havens.