Galaxy gazing through computer simulation wins astrophysicist major prize
Theoretical astrophysicist and current recipient of the Jim Buckee Fellowship in Astrophysics at The University of Western Australia, Dr Adam Stevens, has won an Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA) prize...
A new understanding of the neurobiology of impulsivity
While not all impulsive behaviour speaks of mental illness, a wide range of mental health disorders which often emerge in adolescence, including depression and substance abuse, have been linked to impulsivity.
Top scientist elected as a Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts
Professor Sun Dong, Chair Professor and Head of the Department Biomedical Engineering at City University of Hong Kong (CityU), has been elected a Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts...
UM team wins first prize at 2021 Bank of China Trophy One Million Dollar...
Teams formed by University of Macau (UM) students, namely ‘BrainLightning’ and ‘Medical Cloud Intelligent Clinical Devices Team’, on 5 May won a first prize and a third prize...
SFU, UVic team receives $1 million to study climate solutions for rural, remote and...
Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions funds multi-partner research to create resilience, reduce emissions and lessen climate impacts.
MSc in Biomedical Engineering upgraded for Autumn 2020
If you are interested in medicine, but not necessarily in working in a hospital environment, if you are passionate about life sciences,...
Time of day and a patient’s sex may alter the effectiveness of blood pressure...
New research from a team based at the University of Waterloo suggests that the time of day and a patient's sex may alter the effectiveness of certain blood pressure medications.
How targeted communications for at-risk populations will help control the spread of monkeypox
Clear and targeted communication to those most at risk will be key in containing the monkeypox virus, a McMaster expert says.
Co₂ Shortage: Why A Chemical Problem Could Mean More Empty Shelves
Professor Mark Lorch, Head of Department for Chemistry, Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering, writes on The Conversation how the CO₂ shortage might affect your weekly shop.
Research establishes possum density in NZ’s urban environments
New Zealand’s first rigorous estimates of possum density in urban areas has been published by the University of Otago, forming baseline data for predator control modelling and planning for the country’s Predator Free 2050 vision.
