Modelling minds: can computers mimic human intelligence?

Modelling minds: can computers mimic human intelligence?

Modelling minds: can computers mimic human intelligence? Published: The human brain is often referred to as the most complex device known in the Universe. It gives rise to the amazing abilities of the human mind, including our capacity for intelligence. For many...
How can we improve cranberry production?

How can we improve cranberry production?

How can we improve cranberry production? Published: Indigenous Peoples have been using cranberries in food, medicine and fabric dye from as early as the 1500s, and these fruits are still widely used and produced across the US today. However, fruit rot diseases can...
Harnessing the power of music to improve mental health

Harnessing the power of music to improve mental health

Harnessing the power of music to improve mental health Published: Engaging with music has proven positive impacts on mental health and well-being, yet musical interventions are rarely used in healthcare settings. Professor Gilles Comeau, from the University of Ottawa...
Flying high with careers in aviation

Flying high with careers in aviation

Flying high with careers in aviation Originally published: October 26, 2023; Updated: March 4, 2026 When it comes to careers in aviation, the sky is the limit! Five professionals at Cranfield University in the UK explain the breadth of possible careers in the aviation...
Why electoral systems matter for democracy

Why electoral systems matter for democracy

Why electoral systems matter for democracy Published: There is huge variety in the methods that democracies around the world use to elect legislators and leaders. Professor André Blais, from the University of Montreal in Canada, and Professor Damien Bol, from King’s...