Lancaster scientist receives fellowship to help study and protect rare limestone pavements
A Lancaster University scientist has been awarded a fellowship to help protect rare and precious, but largely understudied, limestone pavement environments.
New machine learning system developed to identify deteriorating patients in hospital
The HAVEN system (Hospital-wide Alerting Via Electronic Noticeboard) was developed as part of a collaboration between the University of Oxford’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering and...
Study helps unlock secrets of star formation
A new study by an international team of researchers has used computer power to map the so-called "sonic scale", showing the key role turbulence plays in star formation.
New documentary ‘de-westernises’ drag performance
A new documentary that aims to de-westernise drag performances will be screened at this week’s Manchester Pride festival.
New report assesses progress and risks of artificial intelligence
A report by a panel of experts chaired by a Brown professor concludes that AI has made a major leap from the lab to people’s lives in recent years, which increases the urgency to understand its potential negative effects.
UM students win first prize at MCM/ICM 2021
Two teams from the University of Macau (UM) recently won a first prize and a second prize, respectively, in the Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling (ICM) 2021 in the United States.
New York University Honors the Achievements of 18,500 Class of 2021 Graduates
In a time of COVID-19, NYU's Commencement featured a mixture of live and recorded elements, including messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer...
Boys who play video games have lower depression risk
Boys who regularly play video games at age 11 are less likely to develop depressive symptoms three years later, finds a new study led by a UCL researcher.
McMaster researchers receive SSHRC funding to study economic and labour impacts of COVID-19 pandemic
Three McMaster researchers have received nearly $75,000 combined from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
Mechanical engineering alumni win National James Dyson Award
Four McMaster Faculty of Engineering graduates have won the 2022 Canadian James Dyson Award, a design award that celebrates, encourages and inspires the next generation of design engineers.
