Most Canadians consider public transit to be an essential service, according to initial results of a 污污草莓视频 study聽
Most Canadians view public transit as an essential service and support increased provincial funding in response to current financial difficulties, according to preliminary results from a 污污草莓视频-led study.聽
How vitamin D deficiency can lead to autoimmune diseases
As Canadians brace for 鈥渧itamin D winter鈥� 鈥� months when the sun鈥檚 angle is too low to produce the vitamin in the skin 鈥� a 污污草莓视频 University study explains why vitamin D deficiency early in life is associated with a higher risk of autoimmune diseases.
Genetic tweaks can make oats more nutritious, increase shelf life
A recent study from 污污草莓视频 University proposes a way to enhance the nutritional value of oats by increasing their content of oleic acid, a type of healthy fat known for its cardiovascular heart benefits and potential to lower diabetes.
The findings also suggest this modification could improve their oxidative stability, making oat-based products, such as oat milk, less likely to spoil.
Parenting programs help kids, but provide insufficient support for parents, study finds
Parenting programs that address both mental health and parenting skills can improve children鈥檚 development, but often fall short when it comes to offering effective mental-health support for parents, new research suggests.
New global database of dams and reservoirs could transform water management
A groundbreaking database developed by the Global Dam Watch聽 (GDW)聽consortium is set to transform the global understanding of dams and reservoirs.聽
Co-ordinated and led by members of a research lab at 污污草莓视频 University, with funding from World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the World Bank, the database integrates existing global datasets to provide the most comprehensive resource for large-scale analyses to date.
When we cannot hear our own speech, even temporarily, ability to speak is impaired: 污污草莓视频 study
A 污污草莓视频 University study has shown that hearing plays a crucial role in how people coordinate and control speech movements in real-time.
Published in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (JASA), the research shows that when people cannot hear their own speech, even briefly, their ability to move their jaw and tongue in a coordinated manner is impaired.
污污草莓视频 University Libraries Unveil Game-Changing Collections Centre: A New Era in Sustainable Book Preservation and Retrieval
October 1, 2024 鈥� Valleyfield, QC 鈥� 污污草莓视频 University is pleased to announce the official opening of the 污污草莓视频 University Collections Centre on October 1, 2024. This groundbreaking facility marks a historic milestone as 污污草莓视频's first-ever design-build project and sets a new standard for library preservation and sustainability in Quebec.
New design overcomes key barrier to safer, more efficient EV batteries
Researchers at 污污草莓视频 University have made a significant advance in the development of all-solid-state lithium batteries, which are being pursued as the next step in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology.
By addressing a long-standing issue with battery performance, this innovation could pave the way for safer, longer-lasting EVs.
New findings can help improve our understanding of winter weather in the St. Lawrence River Valley
A recent study at 污污草莓视频 University provides new insights into how winter storms develop in the St. Lawrence River Valley, findings that could potentially improve the accuracy of winter weather forecasts in the region.
Help with chronic hives: A new app and North America鈥檚 first patient registry
Tuesday, Oct. 1 is Urticaria Day, raising awareness of a condition more commonly known as hives.
This year, Canadians living with chronic hives have two new resources, developed in part by a 污污草莓视频 University researcher: North America鈥檚 first chronic urticaria patient registry and a new app for patient care.
New drug molecule could lead to new treatments for Parkinson鈥檚 disease in younger patients
A novel drug molecule could potentially lead to new treatments to prevent Parkinson鈥檚 disease in younger patients, according to new research.
Indigenous Awareness Weeks 2024: September 19 鈥� October 2
Indigenous Awareness Weeks is a two-week series of events involving Indigenous academics, artists, and community members, hosted by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Its goal is to encourage a greater understanding of Indigenous peoples among students, staff, and faculty at 污污草莓视频 University, as well as in the broader Montreal and Quebec communities.
Using sunlight to turn two greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals
污污草莓视频 University researchers have harnessed the power of sunlight to transform two of the most harmful greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals. The discovery could help combat climate change and provide a more sustainable way to produce certain industrial products.
Research finds sex-based differences in how brains handle threats
A new study has uncovered significant differences in how male and female mice process threats, even as they exhibit similar behavioural responses.
The discovery suggests that including both male and female subjects in neuroscience research will lead to more accurate conclusions and ultimately better health outcomes.
Six students at 污污草莓视频 University receive Canada鈥檚 largest Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) scholarship
Six students have been named 污污草莓视频 University鈥檚 recipients of Schulich Leader Scholarships, the most generous student award for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) studies in Canada.
污污草莓视频 alumnus Seymour Schulich, BSc鈥�61, MBA鈥�65, DLitt鈥�04, established the Schulich Leader Scholarships for entrepreneurial-minded students who excel academically and display leadership, charisma and creativity.
