Pleasure, porn and power: rethinking sex and disability
Apr 12, 2016 12:01 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life
Is sexual attraction to curving spines, scarred stumps, leg braces and prostheses any different to finding large breasts, small waists, and long legs appealing? Devotees dont think so. If you dont know, a (disability)...
Retirees, don't worry about your health deteriorating – leaving work can be good for you
Apr 12, 2016 06:44 am UTC| Insights & Views Health Life
A few years ago, my mother had a bit of a crisis in the lead-up to her retirement. She struggled with her self-worth, perceived value to society and fears of boredom. Shes not alone in her worry. The literature suggests...
The future for frogs looks bleak, unless humans change their habits
Apr 12, 2016 02:04 am UTC| Life
Amphibians, the oldest group of land vertebrates, are regarded as the most threatened across the globe. From Brazils tropical rain forests, to Canadas temperate boreal forests, from fresh streams in the Alps to Australias...
Is there a place for dogs in public space, or must they make do with 'dog parks'?
Apr 12, 2016 01:26 am UTC| Life
Who let the dogs out? Im sure one of us did! In saying this, you might not have ever chosen to domesticate dogs, but we as a species did. Likewise, you might not feel any obligation towards dogs indeed, you might not...
Why teachers are unable to stop bias-based bullying
Apr 10, 2016 22:33 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life
State and local lawmakers have put policies in place to address and prevent bullying. Many schools too have implemented interventions to improve school climate to reduce bullying behaviors. Despite these efforts, in my...
Taxpayers beware: tax software may end up costing more than you think
Apr 10, 2016 00:54 am UTC| Life
Its that time of year again: tax-filing season. Millions of Americans are probably downloading the latest version of their tax preparation software as we speak or picking it up at their local software...
Kitchen Science: everything you eat is made of chemicals
Apr 10, 2016 00:25 am UTC| Life
We are routinely warned by earnest websites, advertisments and well-meaning popular articles about nasty chemicals lurking in our homes and kitchens. Many tout the benefits of switching to a chemical-free lifestyle. The...