Construction is underway of CHORD, the most ambitious radio telescope project ever built on Canadian soil. Short for the Canadian Hydrogen Observatory and Radio-transient Detector, CHORD will give astronomers an unprecedented opportunity to explore some of the most exciting and mysterious questions in astrophysics and cosmology, from Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) and dark energy to the measurements of fundamental particles, and beyond.
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Published on: 27 Aug 2025
Bike lanes, BIXI stations and other micromobility infrastructure make up just two per cent of Montreal鈥檚 street space 鈥� even in neighbourhoods where cycling demand would justify more 鈥� according to a new study by 成人大片 University researchers. They think that the measure they developed to arrive at their findings can also help assess the situation in other cities.
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Published on: 18 Aug 2025
In a first for Canadian paleontology, a Cretaceous fossilized dragonfly wing, uncovered in Alberta鈥檚 Dinosaur Provincial Park, has been identified as a new species. It鈥檚 also the first known dragonfly fossil from Canada鈥檚 dinosaur aged rocks. The , led by 成人大片 University researchers, sheds light on a 30-million-year gap in the evolutionary history of dragonflies.聽
The fossil was discovered in 2023 by a 成人大片 undergraduate student during a vertebrate paleontology field course led by Prof. Hans Larsson.聽聽
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Published on: 14 Aug 2025
An interdisciplinary team of 成人大片 researchers has developed an ultra-strong, environmentally friendly medical glue, or bioadhesive, made from marine waste. The discovery has promising applications for wound care, surgeries, improved drug delivery, wearable devices and medical implants.聽
鈥淏eing able to produce鈥痝lues that can close wounds鈥� or make something strongly adhere to the skin is critical for many medical鈥痠nterventions,鈥� said Audrey Moores, Professor in the Department of Chemistry. 聽
Published on: 31 Jul 2025
Algal growth is accelerating in lakes across Canada, including those far from human development, and a new study shows that climate change is the primary driver.聽
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Published on: 31 Jul 2025
Researchers have developed a novel method to detect and study how ice forms in mixed-phase clouds, significantly boosting scientists鈥� ability to forecast weather and model climate change.聽
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Published on: 23 Jul 2025
Dear community members,聽
I am pleased to announce that Professor Alanna Watt, of the Department of Biology, has graciously agreed to take on the role of Interim Dean of Science, effective July 1, 2025. She will oversee the Faculty while we continue the search for a new Dean of Science. In accordance with the University Statutes, an Advisory Committee will be established to support this process.聽
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Published on: 13 Jun 2025
A study has found that the impact of climate change on an animal鈥檚 traits can begin much earlier than scientists previously thought 鈥� a discovery that could reshape how researchers and policymakers approach biodiversity conservation.
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Published on: 12 Jun 2025
Authors: James Wang and Zeynep Alsancak聽
"If you're not targeting someone, you鈥檙e missing the target." -聽Hilary Sweatman
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Published on: 26 May 2025
Danielle Vlaho (Academic Associate), Joe Iantomasi (Clerical), Luisa Sabaz (Management), and Badawy Sha鈥檃th (Technical) have been named recipients of the Faculty of Science Excellence Awards.聽聽
These awards, announced at the Faculty of Science Council meeting on May 20th, recognize the outstanding contributions made by members of the Faculty鈥檚 administrative and support staff during the 2024-2025 academic year.聽聽
Read below the citations prepared by the Faculty of Science Excellence Awards Committee.聽
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Published on: 23 May 2025
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Published on: 20 May 2025
Forests on Indigenous lands in Panama have remained remarkably stable over the past two decades 鈥� more so than in protected areas 鈥� thanks in no small part to deeply rooted cultural values, a 蝉耻驳驳别蝉迟蝉.听听
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Published on: 20 May 2025
Millions of kilometres of rivers around the world are carrying antibiotic pollution at levels high enough to promote drug resistance and harm aquatic life, a 成人大片 University-led study warns.
Published in PNAS Nexus, the study is the first to estimate the scale of global river contamination from human antibiotics use. Researchers calculated that about 8,500 tonnes of antibiotics 鈥� nearly one-third of what people consume annually 鈥� end up in river systems around the world each year even after in many cases passing through wastewater systems.
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Published on: 9 May 2025
Authors: Ava Craig, Camille Taggart, Raphaelle Reyes聽
"Art is like a common language that draws people in, regardless of their background." - Dr. Victoria Glynn
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Published on: 2 May 2025
成人大片 announces 2025 cohort of Distinguished James 成人大片 Professors, James 成人大片 Professors and William Dawson Scholars聽
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Christopher Manfredi has named 31 成人大片 professors as Distinguished James 成人大片 Professors, James 成人大片 Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.
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Published on: 1 May 2025
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