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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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Cannabis-Tobacco Combo Boosts Brain's Bliss Molecule

Smoking both cannabis and tobacco alters brain chemistry, boosting levels of the "bliss molecule" anandamide.

Researchers are pioneering autonomous navigation algorithms to transport cargo efficiently and safely on the moon.

Visceral fat around organs is strongly linked to heart health by thickening and narrowing of the carotid arteries.

Montreal’s largest snow dump, along with inactive landfills and aging natural gas infrastructure, are top methane polluters.

Canada’s first at-home clinical trial of psilocybin — non-hallucinogenic microdosing for anxiety — has begun.

Researchers have uncovered how tropical plants produce mitraphylline, a rare compound with promising anti-tumour properties.

Computational neuroscientists have developed an algorithm that teaches computers to interpret the human brain more efficiently.

A new AI system generates realistic synthetic cancer genomes, providing more diverse and accurate data for cancer detection and treatment.

A new injectable hydrogel could help repair vocal cord injuries, offering new hope for people who have lost their voices.

A new "lab-on-a-chip" platform monitors how the brain's immune cells respond to toxic protein clusters associated with Alzheimer's.

Reelin, a naturally occurring protein, could treat severe depression by repairing the intestinal barrier.

Scientists have launched the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, a decades-long national project on 50,000 Canadians.

New enzymes allow for the use of organ donations regardless of the recipient's blood type.

A new collaborative aerospace innovation centre launches in Quebec's Espace Aéro zone.

A new AI tool detects invisible biological changes, allowing for rapid disease detection.

A new AI-powered device can detect and isolate healthy brain tissue during live surgery.

Engineers have developed physics-trained AI that improves medical imaging of the eye.

B.C.’s income-based e-bike rebates are making active travel more affordable, accessible, and sustainable.

A new blood test can predict how well patients will recover after a spinal cord injury.

A global study finds that residential green spaces contain more soil microbes but are becoming increasingly homogenous across cities.