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Fossil discovery reveals complex ecosystems existed on Earth much earlier than previously thought

Published: 9 February 2023

About 250 million years ago, the Permian-Triassic mass extinction killed over 80 per cent of the planet's species. In the aftermath, scientists believe that life on earth was dominated by simple...

How our own identity impacts how we judge others

Published: 8 February 2023

How does our own identity impact how we perceive and judge others? Research from º«¹úÂãÎè has found that those who are most likely to be stereotyped based on their combined racial and...

Experts: Black History Month

Published: 1 February 2023

During Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada a...

A new understanding of reptile colouration

Published: 3 February 2023

Snakes and mice don’t look alike. But much of what we know about skin colouration and patterning in vertebrates generally, including in snakes, is based on lab mice. However, there are limits to...

Using AI to predict recurring lung cancer

Published: 2 February 2023

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Quebec and Canada, killing more individuals than prostate, colon and breast cancers combined. Thanks to tissue samples from almost 500...

How does vaping affect the lungs?

Published: 2 February 2023

Teen vaping has been on the rise, with reports of rapidly increasing use across North America.  While some consider vapes to be a useful tool for smoking cessation, new research from the Research...

How immune cells generated neonatally protect our lungs throughout our lifetime

Published: 2 February 2023

Every day, humans breathe in 11,000 litres of air. But this essential act also means we inhale microorganisms, particles, and pollutants. A new study from the Research Institute of the º«¹úÂãÎè...

Reducing mental health stigma in junior hockey

Published: 27 January 2023

For professional athletes, the pressures of competition and stigma surrounding mental health issues can be debilitating to the point where some are leaving the arena for good. Young hockey players...

A Cree-speaking Alexa bot?

Published: 27 January 2023

Indigenous communities across the globe are fighting to retain their languages, which serve as means through which cultures, knowledge and traditions are preserved and transmitted between generations.

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