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Expert: Feathered dinosaurs appear to have used wings for speed

webfull — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:23:53 +0000

Small, feathered dinosaurs appear to have used their wings to run at speeds previously thought impossible without flight, according to a new study by an international team of scientists, including ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Biology Professor Hans Larsson. The study, published in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), sheds new light on the origins of bird flight.

Published: 21 October 2024

Experts: Hydro-Québec unveils $3B wind farm project in Lower St. Lawrence

webfull — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:50:04 +0000

Hydro-Québec and L'Alliance de l'énergie de l'Est are partnering to develop a new wind farm in the Lower St. Lawrence region, aiming to generate up to 1,000 megawatts of power. This $3 billion project, announced on Wednesday, will span 700 square kilometres of public land, including parts of Kamouraska and Témiscouata. The Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation is among the project partners, contributing to this large-scale initiative as part of the growing demand for renewable energy.

These experts from ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University are available to share their insights on this topic:

Published: 17 October 2024

Expert: 150th anniversary of first intercollegiate rugby game in North America to be marked with ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ vs. Harvard match

webfull — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:50:14 +0000

On Oct. 19 at 4:30 p.m., the ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Redbirds will face off against the Harvard Crimson at Molson Stadium in a historic rugby match commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first intercollegiate rugby game in North America.

The Covo Cup, first established in 1974 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ-Harvard rugby encounter in 1874, honours this storied rivalry. ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ, holding a 24-14 series lead, will also unveil a special 150th anniversary uniform at the game.

Published: 17 October 2024

Experts: How will this year’s fall colours be affected by climate change?

webfull — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:22:49 +0000

As autumn brings a burst of colour to Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States, two experts from ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University are available to shed light on the science behind the vibrant hues and how they might be affected by climate change.

Published: 11 October 2024

Expert: Bringing Shackleton’s shipwrecked Endurance back to life after 100 years

webfull — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:43:13 +0000

After more than 100 years submerged in the icy waters of Antarctica, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s legendary ship, Endurance, has been revealed in stunning 3D detail, thanks to new subsea scanning and 3D reconstruction technology developed by Deep Ocean Search, Voyis Imaging Inc. and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering James Forbes and his research group,

Published: 11 October 2024

Expert: Conspiracy theories hindering Hurricane Milton relief effort

webfull — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:23:37 +0000

Conspiracy theories alleging that Hurricane Milton was geo-engineered and was directed to hit areas with a concentration of Republican voters are rife on social media platforms and there are concerns that this is hindering disaster relief efforts. Here is an expert from ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University who can provide comment on this issue:

Published: 11 October 2024

Experts: 2024 state of the climate report

webfull — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:32:05 +0000

A new report by some of the world’s top climate scientists examines key indicators and finds that the world is “on the brink of an irreversible climate disaster.” The authors found that 25 out of 35 indicators used to track the planet's climate risk, from ocean temperatures to tree-cover loss, are at record levels.

Published: 8 October 2024

Expert: Quebec launches fall vaccination campaign

webfull — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:30:00 +0000

Quebec began rolling out its fall vaccination campaign against respiratory viruses on Monday, starting with vulnerable populations. Along with flu shots, a new COVID-19 vaccine adapted to the latest variants is available. This year, Quebec is among the first provinces to offer free RSV vaccines to infants, aiming to reduce the strain on hospitals.

Published: 8 October 2024

Experts: Lithium battery fire near Port of Montreal

webfull — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:29:52 +0000

A fire started Monday night in a container holding 15,000 kilograms of lithium batteries near the Port of Montreal, causing thick smoke and prompting the city to issue a precautionary lockdown notice for some residents.

These experts from ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University are available to share their insights on this topic.

Published: 24 September 2024

Experts: World Alzheimer Report 2024

webfull — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:48:58 +0000

A new edition of World Alzheimer Report, to be published Sept. 20, 2024, will take a deep dive into how perceptions of dementia have changed over the past five years. It builds on a 2019 report that found one in four people believed nothing could be done to prevent dementia, while evidence suggests 40 per cent of cases could be delayed or prevented by addressing modifiable risk factors.

Published: 18 September 2024

���۲�ݮ��Ƶ University News - Expert alerts

Expert: Feathered dinosaurs appear to have used wings for speed

Experts: Hydro-Québec unveils $3B wind farm project in Lower St. Lawrence

Expert: 150th anniversary of first intercollegiate rugby game in North America to be marked with ���۲�ݮ��Ƶ vs. Harvard match

Experts: How will this year’s fall colours be affected by climate change?

Expert: Bringing Shackleton’s shipwrecked Endurance back to life after 100 years

Expert: Conspiracy theories hindering Hurricane Milton relief effort

Experts: 2024 state of the climate report

Expert: Quebec launches fall vaccination campaign

Experts: Lithium battery fire near Port of Montreal

Experts: World Alzheimer Report 2024

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University News - Expert alerts

Expert: 150th anniversary of first intercollegiate rugby game in North America to be marked with ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ vs. Harvard match