By Anayawa Nyambe Farming is central to life in Zambia, with about 60% of the country’s labour force relying on rain-fed agriculture for their livelihood or income. Seasonal rains shape …
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Opinion
AC/DC in surgery and lo-fi beats in the office: what the science says about working to music
By Emery Schubert Phil is in prep for surgery. As the anaesthetic is about to be administered, the anaesthetist says: “Oh, and by the way, during the procedure the surgical …
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Global Safety NewsOpinion
‘I had a recurring dream I was shot in the head’: School principals say violence is normal in their jobs
By Lucas Walsh, Christine Grice, Jane Wilkinson, and Tim Delany Principals’ jobs have always been stressful, involving a constant juggle to meet the needs of students, staff and the community. …
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Global Safety NewsOpinion
Air pollution crosses borders, and so must the policies aimed at tackling it
By Harshit Gujral, Meredith Franklin, Sagnik Dey, and Steve Easterbrook Parts of India, including the capital Delhi, were once again covered in thick smog recently as toxic pollution from industry …
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OpinionWorkplace Safety
The flu is everywhere. So why aren’t Canadians getting vaccinated for viral illnesses?
By Andrea DeKeseredy, Amy Kaler, and Michelle Maroto The death of Prashant Sreekumar made headlines across Canada when the 43-year-old father of three died in the emergency room of Edmonton’s… …
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Mental Health & WellbeingOpinionWorkplace Safety
Fear at work is a hidden safety risk — and it helps explain why hazards go unreported
By Lianne M Lefsrud Psychological safety — the belief that it is safe to speak up with concerns, questions or mistakes — is widely recognized as essential for organizational learning,… …
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By Brian Oliver The distinctive smell of smoke in summer is often all you need to know there is a bushfire burning. Even if the fire is many kilometres away,… …
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Global Safety NewsOpinionWorkplace Safety
What the New Year’s fire at a Swiss bar tells us about fire prevention
By Brodie Ramin In the early hours of Jan. 1, 2026, a fire ripped through Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, killing 40 people and injuring 116, many of them… …
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Opinion
Roads can become more dangerous on hot days – especially for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists
By Milad Haghani and Zahra Shahhoseini During heatwaves, everyday life tends to feel more difficult than on an average day. Travel and daily movement are no exception. But while most …
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Mental Health & WellbeingOpinion
Blue Monday is a myth but winter blues are real — how to cope in the cold months
By Joanna Pozzulo In 2005, psychologist Cliff Arnall coined the term “Blue Monday” as part of a marketing campaign for a British travel agency to encourage people to book a …



