Ecologically valid data critical in understanding human impact on animals, say researchers
As researchers work to understand how humans impact animals and their natural habitats, it’s critical that the data we use to make these assessments have ecological validity...
With Helsinki as his first stop, University of Toronto grad charts a career path...
Andi Darell Alhakim came a long way to study at the University of Toronto Mississauga, travelling from his home in Indonesia.
Why uni students still find on-campus experience valuable
Universities have always been more than just institutions of academic instruction.
Bullfrog skin to leapfrog from lab bench to clinics for wound healing soon
A new clinical-grade collagen made from discarded bullfrog skin is leapfrogging from the lab bench to clinics soon.
UNSW recognised for gender equity in STEMM
The SAGE Athena Swan Cygnet Award recognises UNSW Sydney’s progress in reducing barriers to gender equity.
Gene therapy gives families hope for babies with spinal muscular atrophy
A trial has revealed that babies with SMA treated with gene therapy are meeting the normal developmental milestones of any baby.
Exercise apps a good prescription to boost healthcare workers’ mental health
Simple home workouts using exercise apps can effectively reduce depressive symptoms in healthcare workers and could be a major tool to combat the global mental health crisis in the sector, says new University of British Columbia research.
Environmentally friendly ‘biofoam’ could address plastic pollution crisis
A new biodegradable packing foam developed at UBC not only potentially addresses the world’s plastic pollution crisis but also serves as an equal and true partnership example of working with First Nations.
Like mother, like daughter: How caterpillars pass down food preferences to their offspring
Many caterpillars are known for their specific food preferences, which they bring with them when they morph into butterflies.
Study of snake jaw structure yields new understanding of evolutionary origins
New research led by a University of Alberta graduate student could lead to reimagining what early snakes might have looked like, suggesting that some of the world’s supposedly...
