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New research finds that children as young as five can be critical of adults who make overly-confident claims. Photo: Paul Hart, Flickr.
October 09, 2014

Trying to fool a kindergartener? Not so fast

New research finds that children as young as five can be critical of adults who make overly-confident claims.

EXPERT SPOTLIGHT

 

A bee in their bonnet

Beekeepers have launched a lawsuit against the makers of neonicotinoid pesticides. Are their concerns justified?

VIDEO

 

What makes an image iconic?

Sociology Prof Rima Wilkes talks about the power of images.

ATHLETICS

 

Thunderbirds continue early season cross country dominance in Oregon

The No. 1-ranked women's cross country team won the team title for the Charles Bowles Invitational in Salem, Ore. for the fourth consecutive year.

EVENTS

 

Severn Cullis-Suzuki and Tanya Tagaq

Join environmental activist Severn Cullis-Suzuki and musician and 2014 Polaris Prize winner Tanya Tagaq for a joint performance at the Chan Centre.
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