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Unionization rates have been dropping in both countries, but unlike the US, where anti-union employers hold sway, Canada has instituted laws and guidelines designed to protect and preserve the right to unionize.
Government efforts to circumvent poaching by providing a range of financial incentives to local villagers is enjoying success in Rwanda.
The number of Muslims on American college campuses has increased dramatically in recent years, with more students, particularly women, choosing to attend Catholic institutions.
Thanks to cross-border educational programs and standards, more Europeans are dating and marrying across country lines, helping to create a future "European" identity.
Because drinkers monitor their intake with reference to the halfway line of a glass, drinking speed varies depending on the shape of the glass.
People who work from home are more productive and more-productive people prefer to work from home. These conclusions will help continue the growing trend of at-home office space.
In times of economic hardship, different social classes respond differently. Upper classes turn inward and seek more individual finances while lower classes turn to their communities.
Researchers have found that emotionally healthy elderly individuals employ unique coping strategies to deal with life's travails, focusing on the present rather than on feelings of regret.
Solitary confinement is a form of emotional torture which robs people of their very identities, and keeping inmates from human interaction will only worsen their reentry into society.
How far can science go in extending the human life span? Genetic engineering, preventative medicine, regeneration and machine solutions could help us live longer—possibly forever?
Building on groundbreaking work done at MIT in 2005, researchers have created muscle which can be activated with light, setting the scene for a new generation of robotics.
A host of new consumer electronics allows people to monitor fluctuations in their health like never before, but does knowing more about your health help you change your behavior?
A team of Australian researchers have created the world's first 'pre-bionic' visual implant, laying the ground for a camera-based implant as the technology evolves in the years ahead.
While health concerns have been expressed over the effects of energy drinks on blood pressure, caffeine and taurine may actually improve how certain parts of the heart function.
German scientists have discovered a gene variant that may explain why you're online reading this article at 3 in the morning.
Can you imagine your local burger joint decked out with white tablecloths and candles? Neither can we. However, a study suggests that a calmer redecoration of fast-food restaurants could help prevent overeating.
Rich people are less likely to rely on friends and family in a crisis, preferring to count on the safety their money and possessions can provide, according to a study out this month.
Schools that have been burdened by demands to "make every minute count" are considering the benefits to learning that can come from simply giving the kids a break.
The shape of the glass you're drinking from may affect how fast you're drinking, says a new study from a UK university looking for an answer to the problem of binging.
Vibrissal sensors, which mimic rodent whiskers, can make tasks safer and easier in a wide range of products, from firefighter helmets to vacuum cleaners.