Engineering researchers tackle period poverty with innovative design
McMaster Engineering professors and student researchers are working with a social enterprise partner on innovations to an essential personal product...
Stanford study finds climate warnings in ancient seas
A fossil study from Stanford University finds the diversity of life in the world’s oceans declined time and again over the past 145 million years during periods of extreme warming.
Methane emissions from abandoned oil and gas wells underestimated
A recent McGill study published inEnvironmental Science and Technology finds that annual methane emissions from abandoned oil and gas (AOG) wells in Canada and the US...
UM’s latest breakthrough in fungal spore research helps reduce risk of fungal infection for...
A team led by Prof Wong Koon Ho in the University of Macau (UM) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) has made a breakthrough in understanding the biology of fungal spores...
A medical scan reveals the secrets of New Zealand’s extinct marine reptiles, almost 150...
Adjunct Professor Paul Scofield takes us on a short dive into New Zealand's fossil history and explains the impact of a newly taken scan of found fossils on The Conversation.
Germany and NZ celebrate return of laser trapped in cavern
After more than a decade trapped in a secret man-made WWII cavern, a unique laser that connects New Zealand and Germany has been rescued and restored.
Major global honour for master of microwearables
An Aussie inventor and entrepreneur reshaping the future of global healthcare with microwearable technology has been recognised for the incredible impact of his work.
New researchers will help shape the evolving landscape of AI
The University of Alberta and Amii will soon welcome 20 new faculty members whose work reflects the technology’s transformational impact in health, energy, Indigenous leadership and more.
New virtual reality software allows scientists to ‘walk’ inside cells
Virtual reality software which allows researchers to ‘walk’ inside and analyse individual cells could be used to understand...
Scientists create artificial human retinas
Scientists have succeeded in growing accurate replicas of human retinas that can be used to pinpoint the specific types of cells affected by genetic eye diseases.
