Statistics At A Physics Conference ?!

Statistics At A Physics Conference ?!

Particle physics conferences are a place where you can listen to many different topics - not just news about the latest precision tests of the standard model or searches for new particles at the…
Are Naturopaths Fooling Themselves?

Are Naturopaths Fooling Themselves?

I recently had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Brian Goldman of CBC’s White Coat Black Art to explore the growing presence of naturopathy in Canada. In an effort to provide balance to the…
Social Connectedness Can Increase Suicide Risk

Social Connectedness Can Increase Suicide Risk

Community characteristics play an important role in perpetuating teen suicide clusters and thwarting prevention efforts, according to a new study by sociologists at the University of Chicago and…
Men's Hidden Body Fat Fears Fueling Gym Attendance

Men's Hidden Body Fat Fears Fueling Gym Attendance

Men's hidden fears about body fat are fuelling gym attendance motivated by feelings of guilt and shame rather than a desire to build muscle, new research has shown. Psychology researchers from the UK…
What's Nature Worth? Count The Selfies

What's Nature Worth? Count The Selfies

A University of Vermont-led team has successfully used social media images to measure the use and value of outdoor recreation on public lands. The study analyzed more than 7,000 geotagged photos on…