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Spiders and snakes, along with ghosts and goblins, are part of the whole Halloween scene that will play out across the land tonight. And to get you into the spirit, today in The Conversation Canada we present an incredibly interesting article by Paul Manning of Dalhousie University about the different “costume parties” insects use to survive. From a caterpillar that can look like a snake to bugs that pass themselves off as thorns, this is a fun read. And check out the great photos!
Speaking of Halloween, tomorrow at this time your kids will probably be sleeping off a sugar high. Jess Haines of the University of Guelph outlines “several strategies parents can use to get rid of the candy stash and reduce the impact of what is eaten.”
Chinses President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump seem to be going in opposite directions – both in terms of personal influence in their own countries and around the world. James Miller, director of Queen’s University writes about the differences between the two leaders. “The contrast between the two countries could not be clearer: China enjoys dignity without democracy; the United States has democracy without dignity.”
And in case it’s not on your calendar…today is the 500th anniversary of what became known as the Protestant Reformation. Jarrett Carty of Concordia University explains how Martin Luther “did not treat the ‘Ninety-Five Theses’ with anything remotely resembling the importance that we attach to them today.”
Regards,
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Gory and gross, insects use disguises to improve their odds of survival.
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Paul Manning, Dalhousie University
Some insects wear gory disguises and macabre masks year round, not just at Halloween.
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For many parents, it’s the haul of gummy worms, licorice, chocolate bars and other high-sugar candies that their kids bring home - not the ghouls and zombies - that is terrifying about Halloween.
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Jess Haines, University of Guelph
Halloween is upon us, and the sugar is horrible for your kids' teeth and health. But fear not -- there are things parents can do to lessen the impact of the candy binge.
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose for photographers before a meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in April in Palm Beach, Fla.
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James Miller, Queen's University, Ontario
The contrast between the U.S. and China could not be clearer in recent weeks: China enjoys dignity without democracy; the United States has democracy without dignity. Yet there are many similarities.
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Five hundred years ago, Martin Luther, a professor and preacher, published the 95 Theses, a list of debating points on the Christian religion which sparked the Reformation movement.
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Jarrett Carty, Concordia University
Historical accounts of Martin Luther skew or ignore debates about religion and make him hardly recognizable as a pastor and preacher. But his theology changed Europe.
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Politics
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Rachel Caufield, Drake University
Former Trump associates face charges including conspiracy to launder money, failure to register as a foreign agent and lying to the FBI. A law professor explains what it means and what happens next.
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Business + Economy
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Liz Thach, Sonoma State University; Robert Eyler, Sonoma State University
As firefighters contain the fires that have been raging since Oct. 8, California's wine industry is assessing the damage and hoping the tourists who fled the ash-filled air return.
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Science + Technology
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Fiann Smithwick, University of Bristol
Reconstructing the colours of the feathered Sinosauropteryx gives hints about its habitat and lifestyle.
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