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Humans share acoustic preferences with other animals, study shows

A 91˿Ƶ-led study has found that humans share acoustic preferences with other species, at least when it comes to animal calls. The results provide experimental evidence that shared sensory processing mechanisms may shape aesthetic judgments of sound.

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Published: 19 Mar 2026

Study shows how tree cover shapes freshwater ecosystems over millennia

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.

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Published: 9 Mar 2026

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

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.

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Published: 23 Feb 2026

David Harpp (1937-2026)

It is with a heavy heart that we write to inform you that Dr David Harpp, Tomlinson Professor Emeritus in Science Education, our colleague, but also to many of us in the department a teacher, mentor and friend for many decades, passed away Saturday February 14th, peacefully and in the presence of those closest to him.

Published: 19 Feb 2026

Siva Reddy (Computer Science and Linguistics) and Katelin Schutz (Physics) awarded 2026 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowships

Professors Siva Reddy (Computer Science and Linguistics) and Katelin Schutz (Physics) have been named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows.

Published: 17 Feb 2026

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

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.

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Published: 12 Feb 2026

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

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

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Published: 11 Feb 2026

Dr. Bridget Andersen awarded the Dr. Allie Vibert Douglas Astrophysics PhD Thesis Prize

Congratulations to Dr. Bridget Andersen, who has received the Dr. Allie Vibert Douglas Astrophysics PhD Thesis Prize!

Published: 28 Jan 2026

Two funding opportunities available for students participating in a Field Study Semester

The Faculty of Science is pleased to share two awards available for students participating in a Field Study Semester (FSS) in the 2026-2027 or 2027-2028 academic year.

Published: 22 Jan 2026

Professor Signy Sheldon Featured on CNN with Dr. Sanjay Gupta

We’re excited to share that Professor Signy Sheldon appeared on CNN’s “Chasing Life” with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, where she discussed her research on memory, the brain, and how our past experiences shape who we are. In this engaging interview, Professor Sheldon offers insights into the science of autobiographical memory and why we remember certain moments more vividly than others.

Published: 19 Jan 2026

91˿Ƶ team awarded CIFAR AI Safety Catalyst Grant to advance developer oversight in AI-assisted coding

91˿Ƶ team aims to develop guidelines, tools, and policy insights that help software engineers work safely and effectively with AI-assisted coding systems.
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Published: 19 Jan 2026

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

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.

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Published: 19 Jan 2026

Department Research Featured Among Quebec’s Top Discoveries

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We’re proud to share that a paper on pain research, featuring Professor Caroline Palmer, Professor Roy, and PhD student Wenbo Yi, has been recognized as one of Quebec Science’s Top 10 Discoveries of the Year. This achievement highlights the innovative work being done in our department to advance understanding of pain mechanisms and perception.

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Published: 8 Jan 2026

Professor Audrey Moores (Chemistry) awarded the Canadian Pacific Chair in Biotechnology

Congratulations to Professor Audrey Moores (Chemistry), who has been awarded the Canadian Pacific Chair in Biotechnology!

The Canadian Pacific Chair in Biotechnology is an endowed chair created in 1984 to promote research in the field of biotechnology. The chair is awarded for a five-year term and rotates among 91˿Ƶ's Faculties of Medicine, Science and Agriculture.

Published: 4 Dec 2025

91˿Ƶ’s Bachelor of Arts and Science program celebrates 20 years of interdisciplinary scholarship

Happy 20th birthday, B.A. & Sc.!

On Thursday, November 13, over 150 students, alumni, staff and faculty members gathered in the SSMU ballroom to celebrate the 20th anniversary of 91˿Ƶ’s Bachelor of Arts and Science (B.A.

Published: 25 Nov 2025

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