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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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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.

Sustainable Mining: How Scientists Help Canada Lead Responsible Mineral Extraction

Concerned scientists are working to ensure that mining remains an increasingly sustainable industry, setting a global standard.

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.

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.

The Deepfakes Are Winning: Researchers Prove AI Watermarks Are Breakable

As AI-generated videos emerge from the uncanny valley, researchers are working to develop ways to flag AI-generated content and reduce the threat of deepfakes.

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.

Bespoke Bones: How 3D Printing & Nanotech Could Reshape the Future of Bone Repair

Waterloo researchers have custom-engineered, 3D-printable biopolymer nanocomposite that mimics real bone — and could eventually become real bone.

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.