York University expert predicts how artificial intelligence (AI) will improve your life TORONTO, December 16, 2019 – The future of AI could mean going to your local café only to be greeted by a robot or getting a facial recognition scan at the airport instead of showing your passport, according to Karthik Kuber, an artificial […]
Managing the pressure of the ‘Insta-perfect’ holiday: Do's and Don’ts
TORONTO, December 11, 2019 –Whether it’s that perfect airbrushed closeup or table setting at a holiday party, or the pristine beach sunset picture, the flooding of images of holiday perfection can impact our mental health. The desire to have the perfect holiday can add undue pressure for some. Psychologist and associate professor at York University’s Faculty […]
Has the Grinch had a change of heart between then and now?
York U expert on Hollywood productions available to comment on evolution of holiday films TORONTO, December 11, 2019 ─ The classic holiday films produced until the early 1960s echoed the values traditionally associated with Christmas – the spirit of giving, peace, love, faith, belief, miracles and blessings. However, that focus has been shifting with changing […]
Keeping the peace during the holidays: why empathy is key
TORONTO, December 9, 2019 –Some may think of it as the nightmare before Christmas; from the snide comments to grudges, 'tis the season for family feuds and conflict. But why do families butt heads at this time of year? “When you are in the same physical environment, for a longer than usual amount of time, […]
Colloquium: Next steps in supporting Canada’s Indigenous languages
TORONTO, Dec. 5, 2019 – What needs to happen next after federal legislation in support of Canada’s 90 Indigenous languages passed this summer? York University’s Glendon Campus will host a national colloquium this weekend looking at the future of Indigenous languages, how the legislation should be enacted, and what work still needs to be done. […]
Are you having a hearing-friendly holiday party?
York University educator offers tips to include deaf and hard-of-hearing guests TORONTO, December 5, 2019 – The sounds of the holidays, with Christmas carols blasting and holiday movies playing, can be especially tough for grandparents who are hard of hearing and children who wear hearing aids. That makes it especially important for people hosting holiday […]
Greening the holidays: how to give guilt-free
TORONTO, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 – Shiny paper, glitter, festive ribbons and bright bows may make your holiday gift pop, but what you may not know is most of that fancy wrapping will end up in the landfill site as waste, says recycling expert Calvin Lakhan, co-investigator of the Waste Wiki project at York University’s […]