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Study shows how tree cover shapes freshwater ecosystems over millennia

91˿��Ƶ — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:07:15 +0000

Researchers at 91˿��Ƶ used 2,000-year-old stone jars in Laos to observe long-term ecological processes, enhancing understanding of how strongly tree cover shapes small freshwater ecosystems. Their findings stand to help scientists predict how freshwater habitats will respond to environmental change, the researchers said.

Study offers guidance on the therapeutic use of mindfulness, yoga to boost mental health for dementia patients

91˿��Ƶ — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:36:49 +0000

Non-pharmacological interventions, such as mindfulness, meditation, yoga, tai chi and breathing practices, have shown promise in helping to reduce some mental health symptoms of patients living with cognitive decline or dementia, but it has been unclear which types work best, for whom and under what conditions.

Some young gamers may be at higher risk of mental health problems, but family and school support can help

91˿��Ƶ — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:16:18 +0000

Pre-teens who struggle to control their video gaming habits are more likely to have psychotic-like experiences a year later, a new study has found.

91˿��Ƶ researchers and colleagues at Maastricht University found that 12-year-olds who showed signs of problematic gaming were more likely to experience mild paranoia, unusual beliefs or disturbed perceptions at age 13.

How stepping into nature affects the brain

91˿��Ƶ — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:02:16 +0000

Spending time in nature, even briefly, triggers changes in the brain that calm stress, restore attention and quiet mental clutter, a new study has found.

Researchers at 91˿��Ƶ and colleagues at Adolfo Ibáñez University in Chile have examined more than 100 brain-imaging studies from various disciplines. The result is one of the most comprehensive reviews to date of how the brain responds to nature.

Making solar power’s land use more efficient

91˿��Ƶ — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:24:28 +0000

As solar energy rapidly is becoming the world’s largest renewable power source, new research from 91˿��Ƶ offers a clearer picture of how much land that growth could require and how smarter choices could mitigate solar energy’s land footprint.

Findings of 91˿��Ƶ study could lead to new longevity therapies and improved fall prevention

91˿��Ƶ — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:46:40 +0000

A new 91˿��Ƶ study has found a direct link between age‑related declines in neuron activity in the cerebellum and worsening motor skills, including gait, balance and agility. While it is well known that these abilities diminish with age, this is the first research to pinpoint how changes in Purkinje cells – a key type of cerebellar neuron – drive this decline and translate into measurable changes in behaviour and physical function.

Colourism might help explain health inequities suffered by dark-skinned Black Americans, researchers say

91˿��Ƶ — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:24:38 +0000

A study of Black Americans is among the first to show how the internalization of negative messages about dark skin tones could be linked to harms to health.

Researchers found that Black Americans who are, or perceive themselves to be, dark skinned show clear markers of cellular aging associated with immune-system damage and also score lower on a measurement of self-worth. Cellular aging and low self-worth are both associated with relatively poor health outcomes.

Engineered nanoparticles could deliver better targeted cancer treatment

91˿��Ƶ — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:42:37 +0000

Scientists at 91˿��Ƶ and the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute have developed a new way to deliver cancer immunotherapy that caused fewer side effects compared to standard treatment in a preclinical study.

Cognitive biases of talent scouts can undermine sports teams’ success

91˿��Ƶ — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:58:25 +0000

Sports talent scouts’ decisions are influenced by various common cognitive biases that can affect their work and undermine team success, a paper published in the International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology has suggested.

New study provides advice on how to boost participation in physical activity among autistic youth

91˿��Ƶ — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:21:49 +0000

Researchers investigating how to increase participation in physical activity by autistic children and teens say key strategies include creating predictable routines, involving family members and ensuring safe and sensory-friendly spaces.

Those were among 95 “facilitators” yielded by their review of previously published research on the subject. Autistic youth are less physically active than their peers, who are already not physically active enough, the researchers said, noting that physical activity could be beneficial to their physical, social and emotional health.

91˿��Ƶ researchers optimize process for converting human urine into clean energy

91˿��Ƶ — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:07:32 +0000

Researchers at 91˿��Ƶ have improved the efficiency of a method for converting human urine into clean energy.

The method employs microbial fuel cells (MFCs), which use bacteria to turn organic waste into electricity, providing a sustainable and low-cost means of treating wastewater while generating energy from an abundant source. The 91˿��Ƶ research provides insights into which urine concentrations are optimal for this process.

91˿��Ƶ researchers build the best light-powered, room-temperature computer yet

91˿��Ƶ — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:49:57 +0000

91˿��Ƶ and Queen’s University researchers have built an improved version of a computer that uses light to solve extremely hard problems more quickly and at larger scale than existing systems, without the need for cryogenic cooling.

Which childhood abuse survivors are at elevated risk of depression? New study provides important clues

91˿��Ƶ — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:53:23 +0000

Scientists have identified a pattern of gene activity present in some female survivors of childhood abuse that is associated with an elevated risk of depression.

Plants retain a ‘genetic memory’ of past population crashes, study shows

91˿��Ƶ — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:32:55 +0000

Researchers at 91˿��Ƶ and the United States Forest Service have found that plants living in areas where human activity has caused population crashes carry long-lasting genetic traces of that history, such as reduced genetic diversity. Because genetic diversity helps species adapt to climate change, disease and other stresses, the study suggests it is vital to consider a population’s history-influenced genetics alongside its size and habitat in conservation planning.

Economic, educational and gender inequities can contribute to problematic social media use among teens, findings suggest

91˿��Ƶ — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:42:44 +0000

A new 91˿��Ƶ study suggests that problematic social media use among teens is in part related to broader social inequalities.

Zékai Lu, a PhD student in 91˿��Ƶ’s Department of Sociology and author of the study, had set out to determine whether problematic social media use is driven mainly by individual traits or whether the social environment of the country a teen lives in also plays a significant role.

People can learn to reject unfair advantages, even when it costs them

91˿��Ƶ — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:32:11 +0000

A new study co-authored by 91˿��Ƶ researchers suggests people can be taught to reject unfair advantages.

“We often benefit personally from an unequal distribution of resources, a phenomenon known as advantageous inequity – for example, receiving a higher salary than a colleague with the identical role,” said senior author Ross Otto, a psychology professor. “Here we ask whether people can learn to punish advantageous inequity merely by observing the inequity-averse preferences of another person.”

Addressing shame should be a focal point of treatment of childhood sexual abuse survivors, researchers suggest

91˿��Ƶ — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:43:35 +0000

A 91˿��Ƶ-led study on the role played by shame in the continuing trauma suffered by survivors of childhood sexual abuse indicates that addressing shame should be a focal point of treatment. Clinicians should use strategies that normalize disclosure, validate survivors’ feelings and integrate shame-resolution techniques into their therapy plans, the researchers suggested.

91˿��Ƶ to partner with United Arab Emirates and Indonesia to train next generation of professionals and drive societal change

91˿��Ƶ — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:08:51 +0000

For over 50 years, 91˿��Ƶ has been collaborating with Indonesia’s education sector. Now a planned donation of US$12.8 million from the UAE via the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation to 91˿��Ƶ will establish the UAE-Indonesia Future Leaders Program to support Indonesia’s national and global development objectives. The program will mobilize expertise and scholarship to lead societal change and respond to future needs and challenges in areas such as sustainability, engineering, health, and teacher education that are crucial to Indonesia’s future.

Pan-Canadian Genome Library Achieves Major National Milestone with Agreement to Integrate >15,000 genomes from HostSeq and BQC19

91˿��Ƶ — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:21:08 +0000

The Pan-Canadian Genome Library (PCGL), hosted at 91˿��Ƶ, today announced a major milestone in the implementation of Canada’s national genomics infrastructure with the planned integration of data from CGEn’s HostSeq Initiative and the Biobanque Québécoise de la COVID-19 (BQC19). This achievement marks a significant step in transforming Canada’s world-class genomic data assets into a coordinated, accessible, and impactful national resource.

Study suggests protein made in the liver is a key factor in men’s bone health

91˿��Ƶ — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:01:37 +0000

New research suggests the liver plays a previously unrecognized role in bone health, but only in males.

A 91˿��Ƶ-led study published in Matrix Biology found that a protein made in the liver helps regulate bone growth in male mice, but not in females. The findings may help explain why men with liver disease are more likely to experience bone loss.

91˿��Ƶ researchers develop quick test that stands to curb antimicrobial resistance

91˿��Ƶ — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:48:47 +0000

91˿��Ƶ researchers have developed a diagnostic system capable of identifying bacteria –and determining which antibiotics can stop them – in just 36 minutes, a major advance in the global effort to curb antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Current clinical testing methods typically take 48 to 72 hours, leaving physicians without timely guidance.

The researchers say this innovation arrives at a critical moment due to the urgency of the AMR crisis, which arises from bacteria developing resistance to antibiotics.

Pathological lying in teens is associated with executive function deficits, study indicates

91˿��Ƶ — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:17:11 +0000

Teenagers who are pathological liars also tend to struggle with executive function deficits, such as poor memory or impulse control, researchers have found.

Night owl or early bird? Study finds sleep categories aren’t that simple

91˿��Ƶ — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:05:32 +0000

The familiar labels “night owl” and “early bird,” long used in sleep research, don’t fully capture the diversity of human internal clocks, a new study has found.

The 91˿��Ƶ-led study published in Nature Communications found the two sleep-wake patterns, called chronotypes, contain a total of five distinct biological subtypes, each associated with different patterns of behaviour and health.

Hippocampus does more than store memories: it predicts rewards, study finds

91˿��Ƶ — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:58:01 +0000

A preclinical study published in Nature has found evidence that the hippocampus, the brain region that stores memory, also reorganizes memories to anticipate future outcomes.

A rich social environment is associated with better cognitive health outcomes for older adults, study finds

91˿��Ƶ — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:22:59 +0000

Research by an interdisciplinary team from 91˿��Ƶ and Université Laval provides new insights into the links between social factors and cognitive health among aging adults.

While previous research had found positive correlations between specific measures of social connectedness and a variety of health outcomes, this study appears to have been the first to create profiles aggregating multiple social factors and to see how those correlated with cognitive health in older adults, the researchers said.

In polar regions, microbes are influencing climate change as frozen ecosystems thaw, 91˿��Ƶ review finds

91˿��Ƶ — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:35:08 +0000

Microbes across Earth’s coldest regions are becoming more active as glaciers, permafrost and sea ice thaw, accelerating carbon release and potentially amplifying climate change, according to a new international review from 91˿��Ƶ.

91˿��Ƶ researchers create shapeshifting materials that could power the next generation of soft robots

91˿��Ƶ — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:59:18 +0000

91˿��Ƶ engineers have developed new ultra-thin materials that can be programmed to move, fold and reshape themselves, much like animated origami. They open the door to softer, safer and more adaptable robots that could be used in medical tools that gently move inside the body, wearable devices that change shape on the skin or smart packaging that reacts to its environment.

Lithium study yields insights in the fight against HIV

91˿��Ƶ — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:07:00 +0000

Lithium, a widely used treatment for bipolar disorder and other mood disorders, has shown early promise in suppressing HIV, 91˿��Ƶ researchers report.

A new study published in iScience found lithium can prevent infected cells from reactivating, and that it does so through an unexpected biological mechanism.

The findings point toward future treatments designed to mimic lithium’s beneficial effects while avoiding its broader impacts on the body.

91˿��Ƶ study identifies most effective methods for early detection of tench, an invasive freshwater fish

91˿��Ƶ — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:34:16 +0000

As tench continue to spread through the St. Lawrence River, a study from 91˿��Ƶ provides fisheries managers with guidance on how to detect the invasive species, an essential first step in preventing it from reaching new waters. The findings can inform efforts to contain and manage existing populations, helping agencies determine how and where to carry out removal or control activities.

91˿��Ƶ researchers identify a range of unexpected chemical contaminants in human milk

91˿��Ƶ — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:45:07 +0000

An interdisciplinary team including researchers at 91˿��Ƶ has found a range of unexpected chemical contaminants in human milk samples from Canada and South Africa. The chemicals include traces of pesticides, antimicrobials and additives used in plastics and personal-care products. The findings were published across five papers.

Freshwater browning threatens growth and populations of economically important fish, 91˿��Ƶ researchers say

91˿��Ƶ — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:30:53 +0000

Freshwater browning is stunting fish growth of some species, shrinking populations of others and changing the composition of fish communities, 91˿��Ƶ-led research suggests. “Browning” refers to freshwater bodies turning tea-coloured, a phenomenon driven by higher levels of dissolved organic matter and/or higher levels of iron in the water. Causes include changes in land use and climate, and reduced acid precipitation.

The findings indicate that changes in land use and climate are affecting biodiversity and how ecosystems function, with implications for fisheries management.

Irradiated cannabis might still harbour toxic fungi and residues, 91˿��Ƶ study finds

91˿��Ƶ — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:16:56 +0000

Gamma irradiation, an industry-standard sterilization method for medicinal and recreational cannabis, does not fully eliminate toxic fungi or their chemical residues, a 91˿��Ƶ study has found. Current testing practices may also miss contamination, raising concerns about health risks for vulnerable users, particularly those with weakened immune systems.

Findings suggest that certain medications for Type 2 diabetes reduce risk of dementia

91˿��Ƶ — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:02:20 +0000

A large 91˿��Ƶ study has found that two classes of medications commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes, both incretin-based, are associated with a reduced risk of dementia.

Drawing on clinical data from more than 450,000 patients, the research adds to growing evidence that incretin-based therapies have protective benefits for the brain.

The study examined GLP-1 receptor agonists, which include such medications as Ozempic, as well as DPP-4 inhibitors.

Study offers evidence that racial bias is at play in overrepresentation of Black youth in Canadian child welfare systems

91˿��Ƶ — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:28:33 +0000

Researchers who examined Canadian child welfare data found that Black children were not only investigated at a higher rate than their white peers but were also more likely to be taken from their homes, even when the only difference between cases was the child’s race.

91˿��Ƶ researcher unveils new model that more accurately measures greenhouse gas emissions from natural gas

91˿��Ƶ — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:07:07 +0000

91˿��Ƶ engineering researchers have introduced an open-source model that makes it easier for experts and non-experts alike to evaluate greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. natural gas supply chains and yields more accurate results.

New light-triggered microneedle patch could make IVF hormone delivery painless and automated

91˿��Ƶ — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:54:08 +0000

A 91˿��Ƶ research team has developed a painless, automated way to deliver in vitro fertilization (IVF) hormones using a light-activated microneedle patch, an innovation that could ease one of the most stressful parts of fertility treatment and open new possibilities for other diseases that require frequent, time-sensitive injections.

IVF patients must inject themselves with hormones daily at specific times in the weeks leading up to egg retrieval, a process that can be physically and emotionally taxing.

Do supervised consumption sites bring increased crime? Study suggests that’s a myth

91˿��Ƶ — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:59:41 +0000

Overdose prevention sites and supervised consumption sites in Toronto are not associated with long-term increases in local crime, 91˿��Ƶ researchers have found.

Over 10 years, crime reports remained stable or declined in neighbourhoods where sites opened, the researchers said. Their findings land amid debates across Canada about how harm reduction services intersect with public health and safety.

Mosquitoes’ feeding tubes make ultrafine 3D-printing nozzles

91˿��Ƶ — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:39:14 +0000

Researchers in 91˿��Ƶ’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and at Drexel University have developed an innovative manufacturing technique that makes female mosquito proboscides, or feeding tubes, into high-resolution 3D-printing nozzles. With its unique geometry, structure and mechanics, the proboscis enables printed line widths as fine as 20 microns, or a little smaller than a white blood cell. This is roughly twice as fine as what commercially available print

New evidence challenges understanding of Parkinson’s disease

91˿��Ƶ — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:17:23 +0000

A 91˿��Ƶ-led study is challenging a popular theory about how dopamine drives movement, a discovery that could shift how scientists think about Parkinson’s disease treatments.

Published in Nature Neuroscience, the research found dopamine does not set the speed or force of each movement, as had been thought. Instead, it appears to act as the underlying support system that makes movement possible.

Fine particles in pollution are associated with early signs of autoimmune disease

91˿��Ƶ — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:58:39 +0000

A new study has linked air pollution exposure and immune-system changes that often precede the onset of autoimmune diseases.

91˿��Ƶ researchers analyzing Ontario data found that fine particles in air pollution are associated with higher levels of a biomarker linked with autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus.

Microencapsulated B-vitamins help dairy cows produce more milk with fewer emissions

91˿��Ƶ — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:38:40 +0000

A new international study led by 91˿��Ƶ in collaboration with Jefo Nutrition shows that supplementing dairy cow diets with microencapsulated B-vitamins can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while increasing milk yield and quality. The use of the feed additive cut global warming potential, an internationally standardized measure of climate impact, by up to 18 per cent across seven countries.

Brain discovery opens door to earlier detection of metabolic syndrome in women

91˿��Ƶ — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:07:07 +0000

91˿��Ƶ researchers have identified a brain function that helps explain why childhood stress raises metabolic health risks for some women later in life.

A new study found that variations in the brain’s insulin receptor network affect how women respond to early-life adversity. This effect has a lesser impact in men, suggesting there is a sex-specific process at play.

91˿��Ƶ researchers develop a cheaper, safer material for use in solar panels, sensors and optical devices

91˿��Ƶ — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:38:33 +0000

Using proteins from a common tobacco plant virus, 91˿��Ƶ chemistry researchers have developed a simple, eco-friendly way to arrange gold nanoparticles into ultrathin sheets, strengthening the particles’ optical properties. The result: cheaper, safer materials for solar panels, sensors and advanced optical devices.

Kering Foundation, SVRI and 91˿��Ƶ launch research program on the intersection of violence against women and children

91˿��Ƶ — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:17:30 +0000

The Kering Foundation, in partnership with 91˿��Ƶ and the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI), is launching an innovative research program to tackle the often-overlooked links between violence against women and violence against children – a critical global issue with deep social impact.

This multi-year initiative will strengthen evidence-based, locally led research to understand how violence against women and children intersects and to identify effective solutions through programs, services, and interventions.

Researchers find link between psychosocial stress and early signs of heart inflammation in women

91˿��Ƶ — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:26:24 +0000

Women who report high levels of psychosocial stress, such as from caregiving and lack of emotional support, show signs of early heart tissue changes associated with cardiovascular disease – an association not observed in men, a new study reveals.

The results support the notion that there are sex-specific ways in which stress affects cardiovascular health and that risk-assessment processes should take psychosocial factors and mental wellness into account, the researchers said.

Group therapy helps cancer survivors reclaim life after treatment

91˿��Ƶ — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:06:00 +0000

A program developed by a 91˿��Ƶ researcher to help cancer survivors cope with the fear their cancer will return is expanding across Canada.

The Fear of Recurrence Therapy (FORT) program offers evidence-based support to address what co-founder Christine Maheu calls one of the most overlooked aspects of recovery.

Navigating the dating world? It’s important to know what you want, researchers say

91˿��Ƶ — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:38:47 +0000

Single people who date without a clear understanding of what they are looking for in a relationship experience more loneliness and decreased life satisfaction, 91˿��Ƶ researchers have found.

Exoplanet is observed shedding its atmosphere in real time

91˿��Ƶ — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:36:10 +0000

Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a team led by 91˿��Ƶ researcher Vigneshwaran Krishnamurthy has observed a giant cloud of helium gas evaporating from a distant giant exoplanet called WASP-107b.

Scientists decode the full range of oat genomes, opening the door to more nutritious, climate-smart crops

91˿��Ƶ — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:16:51 +0000

Researchers have cracked one of agriculture’s most complicated genomes, revealing long-hidden DNA rearrangements that could help scientists breed oats that are more resilient, nutritious and sustainable.

The study, by an international consortium that included researchers from 91˿��Ƶ and published in Nature, presents the first-ever “pangenome” and “pantranscriptome” of oats. These map all known oat genes and track how they behave across 33 varieties that grow around the world.

91˿��Ƶ researchers develop stretchable, biodegradable battery using eco-friendly acids

91˿��Ƶ — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:55:08 +0000

Researchers with 91˿��Ƶ’s Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design have developed a stretchable, eco-friendly battery suitable for use in wearable and implantable devices. The battery, which uses citric or lactic acid and gelatin to achieve flexibility and performance without relying on toxic materials, stands to reduce electronic waste.

Bringing environmental policymakers together to focus on the future sparks empathy for nature and later generations, 91˿��Ƶ study finds

91˿��Ƶ — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:19:04 +0000

When environmental policymakers are invited to imagine the future together, they don’t just think differently, they feel differently, too.

New therapeutic strategies show promise against a hard-to-treat prostate cancer

91˿��Ƶ — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:05:40 +0000

A new study has uncovered promising therapeutic strategies against one of the deadliest forms of prostate cancer.

91˿��Ƶ researchers at the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute (GCI) identified a mechanism driving neuroendocrine prostate cancer, a rare and highly aggressive subtype for which there currently are no effective treatment options.

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