Europe just endured its hottest summer on record, yet most homes across the continent still have no air conditioning. QBR Editor Daneez Ahmed examines why AC has been kept out of reach for millions. From France’s populist AC push to Switzerland's cautious cantons, this article explores how a fight over a single appliance has come to stand in for a much bigger question: how much heat is acceptable to endure today, for a future that is not guaranteed to look any cooler.

In recent years, ADHD diagnoses have risen dramatically. This shift has simultaneously transformed the public perception of the disorder, sparking conversations surrounding who gets access to the diagnosis, and subsequently treatment and accommodations. In this article, Health and Innovation Editor Elizabeth Kim investigates how evolving diagnostic practices have expanded recognition of historically overlooked groups, while also examining the rise of new misconceptions and stigma. The article explores the benefits and unintended consequences of increased ADHD visibility, suggesting that greater recognition must be paired with accuracy, and careful handling treatments to cultivate a deeper public understanding of what living with ADHD can mean.

From tracking daily steps to monitoring sleep and recovery, wearable technology has transformed health into something constantly measured and optimized. In this article, Health & Innovation writer Lauren Harhay explores how devices like the Apple Watch, WHOOP, and Oura Ring have become embedded in modern wellness culture. Drawing on recent research, the article explores how wearable technology can encourage healthier habits while also creating a growing reliance on health metrics and constant self-tracking. Harhay considers whether these devices truly improve well-being or if they risk replacing our bodies’ intuition with data.

The “missing half” represents the historical underrepresentation of women in medical research, resulting in gaps in evidence-based care for half of the world’s population. In this article, Health and Innovation Editor Isabel Brick examines the causes and consequences of the gender health research gap, including limited clinical trial representation and underinvestment. The article explores how closing this gap can improve women’s health outcomes while creating significant economic opportunities through increased productivity, healthcare savings, and innovation. 

In the form of matcha lattes, kimchi salads, and perfectly wrapped buns, East Asian cuisines have burst to the forefront of foodie scenes across North America. As viral popularity fuels rapid innovation and spin-offs vying for market share, Senior Editor Annabella Luo explores the implications of food discovery gained short-form content – and how East Asian communities can retain ownership of the edible pieces of their histories.

After a choppy 2025, Canada's December job gains went almost entirely to older workers while young people lost ground, with youth unemployment more than double the national average. This piece unpacks why the entry-level door has jammed, from an oversupplied labour pool to employer caution and early signs of AI displacement, and warns the scarring effect on a generation will outlast any single business cycle.