A roadmap to improving healthcare disparities in northern Quebec
Indigenous communities in northern Quebec face significant hurdles to healthcare access. The Nunavik region is remote, with limited transportation options and extreme weather conditions. As a result,...
View ArticleUsing pulp and paper waste to scrub carbon from emissions
Researchers at McGill University have come up with an innovative approach to improve the energy efficiency of carbon conversion, using waste material from pulp and paper production. The technique...
View ArticleA promising discovery in a rare neurodegenerative disease
Imagine being middle aged and starting to feel that you are off balance a lot and that you are having a hard time coordinating your movements. Those are among the symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia...
View ArticleStudy finds weak link between adolescent media use and psychotic experiences...
As digital media becomes an increasing part of daily life for teens, the question of how heightened screen time will impact their brains in the future is becoming more pressing.A group of researchers...
View ArticleCampus garden initiatives can help grow the next generation of environmental...
For many Canadians, one of the most visible climate impacts is on the availability and cost of the food we eat as climate change, global crises and profit-driven food companies have combined to drive...
View ArticleMillions of gamers advance biomedical research
Leveraging gamers and video game technology can dramatically boost scientific research according to a new study published today in Nature Biotechnology.Published: 15 April 2024
View ArticleClearing the air: wind farms more land efficient than previously thought
Wind power is a source of energy that is both affordable and renewable.However, decision-makers have been reluctant to invest in wind energy due to a perception that wind farms require a lot of land...
View ArticleDivisive diagnosis raised in George Floyd case under scrutiny
A movement to discredit a controversial medical diagnosis is being bolstered by a new study out of McGill University. Excited delirium describes a state of agitation, aggression, and distress and has...
View ArticleEhab Abouheif named Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of...
Ehab Abouheif, James McGill Professor in the Department of Biology at McGill, has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the highest...
View ArticleWeeding out the dealers in Canada’s cannabis market
It's been five years since Canada stepped into the forefront of cannabis legalization, setting a significant precedent in the realm of drug policy. With Canada and 24 US states now embracing...
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