INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH

May 21 2025POLITICS

How Different Countries Handle Legal Weed

Cannabis laws are changing fast around the world. Many places have decided to regulate the production and sale of cannabis for adults. This isn't about medical use. It's about recreational use. By looking at how different places handle this, we can learn a lot. We can see what happens when cannabis is treated like any other product. We can also see how different rule...

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Apr 08 2025HEALTH

How Many Canadians Have Down Syndrome?

Down syndrome is more common than many people think. Let's dive into some facts and figures. First, what is Down syndrome? It is a genetic condition. It happens when a person has an extra copy of chromosome 21. This extra chromosome can cause delays in physical growth and intellectual development. It can also lead to various health problems. It is important to...

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Apr 01 2025SCIENCE

A Hidden World Emerges from the Ice

In the vast, icy reaches of the Bellingshausen Sea, a unique event unfolded. In January 2025, a colossal iceberg, roughly the size of Chicago, detached from the George VI Ice Shelf. This wasn't just any iceberg; it was a natural curtain lifting to reveal a hidden world beneath. The exposed seafloor, roughly 209 square miles, had been buried under ice for centuries. ...

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