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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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Dinosaur-era Dragonfly Discovery Marks a Canadian First
McGill researchers discovered a new species of Cretaceous-era dragonfly in Alberta.
Combining AI & Wearable Tech to Detect Inflammation
A world-first AI platform designed by McGill researchers accurately predicts acute systemic inflammation.
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.
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.
Women’s Heart Health Linked to Perceived Social Status
McGill research reveals that women who perceive themselves as lower in social status face greater risks of heart disease.
AI Simulation Accelerates Drug Treatments for Diseases like Cancer and Alzheimer's
New AI-based method mimics disease progression at the cellular level, allowing for thousands of virtual drug tests.
Easing Healthcare Strain by Expanding the Role of Nurse Practitioners
Research out of McGill University supports expanding the role of nurse practitioners to help alleviate global and Canadian healthcare staff shortages.
The Science of Scouting: New Methods Detect Elusive (and Lucrative) Hockey IQ
Combining multiple advanced cognitive tests, McGill researchers have presented a more objective way of assessing a player's Hockey IQ.
McGill and Airbus Team to Support Sustainable Aviation and AI Integration
McGill researchers will collaborate with Airbus experts on innovative projects that help shape the future of the sector.
Quebec Universities Team to Attract International Researchers in the U.S.
Major Quebec universities are joining forces to launch a series of initiatives aimed at making Quebec a key destination for leading researchers.
Methane Leaks from Dormant Wells are Seven Times Higher Than Reported
Methane emissions from Canada’s inactive oil and gas wells are dramatically underreported by a factor of seven.
Canada’s AI Governance at a Crossroads: Balancing Innovation and Oversight
Despite its history of AI leadership, Canada's AI governance still faces gaps, particularly in the areas of ethics, regulation, and public benefit.
Examining the Opioid Crisis: Post-Surgery Risks of Opioid Prescriptions
Opioid use following surgery points to a need to change prescribing practices.
The Pandemic Revealed Stark Inequalities in Children's Mental Health
The pandemic intensified existing inequalities in the mental health system, revealing how children's mental health needs more attention and support.
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