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Recent news emanating from the NAFTA talks seem to be positive for Canada in terms of the auto sector, but it’s unclear how the negotiations will work out for other sectors of the Canadian economy. Today in The Conversation Canada, William A. Kerr of the University of Saskatchewan looks at how Donald Trump’s unpredictability could have a negative impact on our agri-food industry.
Florence Ashley of McGill University and Alexandre Baril of the University of Ottawa take a critical view of a theory known as rapid-onset gender dysphoria, which “suggests that youngsters are being misled into claiming a trans identity before they truly understand what that means. They are supposedly influenced by the internet, social media and peers.” The authors say the flawed theory is a “poor attempt at manufacturing a new moral panic.”
And finally…let’s hope that now we’re into spring, there will be no more winter storms that weather forecasters label Snowmageddon or some other made-for-TV name. But are you ready for “Insectageddon” as you start to plan your garden? Nina M. Zitani of Western University explains how “Insectageddon — the great insect die-off — upon us, it’s time to rethink our gardens.”
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Donald Trump doesn’t liked to be reined in, which is why he has such a problem with trade deals like NAFTA.
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William A. Kerr, University of Saskatchewan
Part of the purpose of trade deals is to prevent politicians from inserting politics into matters of commerce. Donald Trump is bucking that trend. What does it mean for Canada and NAFTA?
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A commonly cited statistic that 60 to 90 percent of gender dysphoric children grow up not to be transgender is based on studies that are deeply flawed.
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Florence Ashley, McGill University; Alexandre Baril, University of Ottawa
'Rapid-onset gender dysphoria' suggests children are being persuaded into transgender identities before they know what that means. This theory is best explained by transphobia and research study biases.
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A giant swallowtail butterfly feeds from the flower of an alternate-leaved dogwood.
(Nina Zitani)
Nina M. Zitani, Western University
We're in the middle of an Insectageddon. But a garden of native plants can help insects, as well as birds and other wildlife.
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Environment + Energy
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Eric Hittinger, Rochester Institute of Technology; Eric Williams, Rochester Institute of Technology
Saving power to use later lets consumers, businesses and utilities generate energy when it's cheap and deliver it when they need it most. There's not much of it today, but the industry is growing fast.
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Health + Medicine
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Rodney Sinclair, University of Melbourne
Despite skin conditions such as acne having no negative health effects, they can take a huge toll on the confidence and mental health of the person.
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Science + Technology
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Patrick Randolph-Quinney, University of Central Lancashire
New research uses pathology in dinosaur bones to look at predator-prey interactions in the fossil record.
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