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New ��ֱ�� research offers practical insights into how people get trapped in “echo chambers” — and how they can escape from entrenched views about contentious issues. (Photo: Getty Images)

When debate dies: How good intentions can fuel echo chambers — and how you can break out of them

New research offers practical insights to help prevent contentious discussions from becoming fraught with emotion and moral judgment.

August 05, 2025
By Michael Brown

About one-third of Canadians are willing to financially support bird habitat conservation, according to a survey that offers insights for conservation organizations looking to boost donations. (Photo: © Ducks Unlimited Canada)

Research, Science and Technology

A third of Canadians willing to open their wallets for wetland conservation

Survey offers insights on what makes people more likely to donate and how to make it easier for them.

July 28, 2025
By Adrianna MacPherson

Researchers have used AI to create a theoretical vaccine that trains the immune system to fight melanoma — and could eventually have the potential to significantly improve immunotherapy against different types of cancer. (Photo: Getty Images)

Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology

Researchers design cancer vaccine blueprint

AI-driven computer model of a vaccine shows promise in priming the immune system to target melanoma cells.

July 24, 2025
By Adrianna MacPherson

A ��ֱ�� team has found that promoting joy in medical workplaces — including universities and teaching hospitals — can combat burnout, improve staff retention and improve patient outcomes. (Photo: Getty Images)

Health And Wellness, Business, Society and Culture, Research

The antidote to burnout in health care? Promote joy on the job

Workplace autonomy, relationships and positive leadership help health-care workers — and the benefits ripple out to patients, researchers find.

July 23, 2025
By Gillian Rutherford

Michael Houghton Awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

��ֱ�� virologist awarded Nobel Prize

Michael Houghton wins Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice for the discovery of the hepatitis C (HCV) virus.

Science and Technology, Research

��ֱ�� Nobel winner’s impact extends from personal to global

Michael Houghton’s colleagues and trainees describe the determination that led him to discover the hepatitis C virus and continue his quest for vaccines that will save millions of lives.

08 October 2020 By Gillian Rutherford

Research, Science and Technology

COVID-19 has ‘created a new paradigm for developing vaccines,’ says ��ֱ�� Nobel winner

A vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is essential—and thanks to scientific advances and global will, it will likely come faster than any previous vaccine, according to virologist Michael Houghton.

08 October 2020 By Michael Brown

Research, Health And Wellness

��ֱ�� virologist Michael Houghton explains the only thing that could best receiving a Nobel Prize.

07 October 2020

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When debate dies: How good intentions can fuel echo chambers — and how you can break out of them

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