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"I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned." — Richard Feynman
"What you learn from a life in science is the vastness of our ignorance." — David Eagleman
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Combining AI & Wearable Tech to Detect Inflammation
A world-first AI platform designed by McGill researchers accurately predicts acute systemic inflammation.
Tiny Robots Mobilized for Highly Targeted Treatments
Waterloo researchers have developed tiny robots that help treat kidney stones, minimizing patient pain and recovery time.
New Molecular Imaging Method Can Accelerate Disease Research
UBC researchers have developed a novel imaging method that can help accelerate discoveries in disease research and therapies.
AI-Guided Education Improves Brain Surgery Training
A new McGill study suggests that AI tutoring provides better results for brain surgery training when paired with human instruction.
New Tool Ends Harmful Drug Overprescription
McGill researchers have developed a tool to help patients safely reduce their medication use.
Cracking the Code Behind Bumblebee Colonies & Food Systems
UBCO researchers created a mathematical model to explain how bumblebee colonies budget energy, and ultimately, food systems.
Ontario Wine Research Wins Global Applause
Brock student's wine and grape research garners international acclaim, spotlighting Canadian viticulture.
Toronto Nanomedicine Gets Green Light for Cancer Clinical Trial
A new cancer nanomedicine has officially advanced to human trials, minimizing the side effects of chemotherapy.
Transforming Marine Waste into Bioadhesive for Wound Treatment, Wearable Devices & More
A super-strong bioadhesive medical glue has been made from environmentally friendly marine waste.
Sleep Disruption Damages Your Brain's Blood Vessels, Possibly Increasing Dementia Risk
Troubled sleep can damage our brain's blood vessels at the cellular level, potentially predisposing us to dementia.
Simple Swab Test for Early Signs of Diseases Like Cancer & Diabetes
A simple saliva test can measure insulin levels for early detection of diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Marine Heatwaves Hurt Coastal Ecosystems & Economies
A record-breaking marine heatwave caused ecosystem collapse along North America’s west coast.
Speed Kills, Traffic Cameras Help: Study of Speeding in School Zones
Traffic cameras cut speeding by 45% in school zones, confirming that speeding measures can save lives.
Money Boosts Relationship Readiness, But Not Happiness
Single people with higher incomes are more likely to want a relationship, possibly reflecting rational decisions during uncertain economic times.
Clear-Cutting Can Lead to Extreme Flood Risk
Researchers at UBC have found that clear-cut logging dramatically increases the risk of severe floods.
Decoding A Massive Black Hole Collision
Astrophysicists at the University of Manitoba joined an international team to explore the largest-ever-detected black hole collision.
3D-Printed Lung Tissue Supports Drug & Disease Research
A UCBO team has created 3D-printed living lung tissue that closely mimics human lung tissue.
Waterloo Researchers Make Progress on Quantum Security
Waterloo scientists are driving innovation in quantum computing and secure communications, building a foundation with mathematical proof.
McGill Researchers Pioneer Cleaner, Cheaper Lithium-Ion Battery Production
The breakthrough in battery chemistry could provide safer, greener lithium-ion batteries and accelerate the shift to electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.
Breakthrough Rapid Blood Test to Detect Cancer & Identify Infections
Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University researchers have developed a breakthrough blood test that could transform patient care by rapidly distinguishing between bacterial and viral infections and detecting certain cancers.
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