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The anti-vaxxing movement has, pardon the pun, gone viral, and there have been outbreaks of measles in Canada, the United States and around the world. In today’s The Conversation Canada, David W. Scheifele, emeritus professor of pediatrics at the University of British Columbia, reminds anti-vaxxing parents that they should be a lot more worried about measles than they are about the vaccine.
Sean Rehaag of York University and his co-author Francisco Rico Martinez of the FCJ Refugee Centre issue a call for Canada to stand up for international law instead of indirectly assisting the American assault on Central American refugees.
Martin Scanlon of the University of Manitoba explains the recent move to redefine the kilogram, the world’s most critical measurement standard.
Finally, Treena Orchard of Western University writes about how the Bumble dating app, where women ask the men out, is more than a lot of men can handle.
Four great reads to kick off your week. We’ll be back in your inbox tomorrow.
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Measles is contagious three or four days before a rash appears on the skin, making it highly communicable.
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David W Scheifele, University of British Columbia
Seven to 10 days in bed with a high fever and rash is the best outcome you can expect if your child catches measles. Brain damage or death is the worst.
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In this June 2019 photo, Central American migrants wait for the departure of a northbound freight train in Palenque, Mexico. The Mexican crackdown on migrants prompted by pressure from the Trump administration has pushed Central American migrants to seek new ways to try to reach the U.S. border.
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Sean Rehaag, York University, Canada
Canada should stand up for international law by condemning the American assault on Central American migrants.
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The Bumble dating app puts women in the driver’s seat when it comes to dating. But are men ready for that?
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Treena Orchard, Western University
Bumble, the wildly popular dating app where women ask the men out relies on a girl-power model of feminism. The problem is that the men on Bumble aren't ready for this model.
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In May 2019, the measure of a kilogram was changed. This has implications for how we measure wealth.
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Martin Scanlon, University of Manitoba
Measurement and standards are at the heart of how we trade commodities and measure wealth. So what happens now that the planet’s most critical standard has been completely overhauled?
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La plupart des chats aiment être caressés, mais pas n'importe comment. Les humains ont intérêt à décoder leur insatisfaction.
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Lauren Finka, Nottingham Trent University
Les chats et les humains ont des façons différentes de communiquer et parfois cela peut mener à des malentendus.
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Arts
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Cristel Antonia Russell, American University Kogod School of Business
Teens who see alcohol on TV are more likely to drink. A marketing professor explains how to counter this phenomenon.
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Education
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Charlotte Todd, Swansea University; Helen Davies, Swansea University; Sinead Brophy, Swansea University
Teachers are increasingly being encouraged to take mindfulness courses so that they can begin teaching it to pupils.
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Environment + Energy
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Kate Parr, University of Liverpool; Caroline Lehmann, University of Edinburgh
Ecological literacy is needed to guide global tree planting initiatives to avoid damaging some ecosystems.
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