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Geoff Johnson: Hubris leads to disaster once again

Hubris is a personality trait that involves excessive pride, confidence and self-importance.

Jul 2, 2023 6:32 AM Read more >

Trevor Hancock: Hubris, irony and tragedy: Reflections on the loss of the Titan

Was the loss of the Titan really a disaster, or a foreseeable incident brought about by exaggerated pride and self-confidence?

Jul 2, 2023 6:32 AM Read more >

Charla Huber: A missing submarine will always get more attention than a housing crisis

Non-stop news coverage kept the focus on Titan, but our attention span is short

Jul 2, 2023 5:52 AM Read more >

Monique Keiran: sa国际传媒 Day was 'Humiliation Day' for Chinese immigrants

100 years ago, sa国际传媒 was encouraging immigration, but only certain immigrants were welcome

Jul 2, 2023 5:42 AM Read more >

David Sovka: Slow down, you move too fast; you got to something something last

Governments in Victoria and elsewhere are cutting speed limits on neighbourhood streets

Jul 2, 2023 4:51 AM Read more >

Our Community: Recycled tire rubber builds water parks, walkways and running tracks

Applications are being accepted for grants of up to $30,000 in matching funds for not-for-profit organizations using recycled tire rubber in their projects.

Jul 2, 2023 12:38 AM Read more >

Could AI be used to protect whales from underwater noise pollution?

The ships will be able to "think" like a whale, researchers say.

Jun 25, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

A Great Blue comeback: Heron colony at Beacon Hill growing despite eagle attacks

Sixteen years after bald eagles attacks forced them to abandon their established heronry in Beacon Hill Park, Great Blue Herons have returned to a new spot in the park

Jun 25, 2023 6:25 AM Read more >

Charla Huber: Celebrate Indigenous People's Day on your own terms

Even if an organization isn鈥檛 organizing an event, there are other ways to show support

Jun 25, 2023 5:40 AM Read more >

Trevor Hancock: Climate action needs a greater sense of urgency

Two billion people, one-quarter of the world鈥檚 population, will be living outside the safe human climate niche within seven years

Jun 25, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >