Galactic ’monsters’ in unexpected places

Astronomy & Space

UCalgary researchers are part of a Canadian-led Cycle 1 observing program . An international team of astronomers - including researchers from the University of Calgary - has uncovered two strikingly unusual "monster" black holes, revealing dramatic new clues about how galaxies are built and torn apart.

New theory reshapes quantum view of Big Bang

Astronomy & Space

Waterloo scientists have developed a new way to understand how the universe began, and it could change what we know about the Big Bang and the earliest moments of cosmic history.

Life Sciences - Mar 19

Humans share acoustic preferences with other animals

Life Sciences

The findings suggest that when judging sound, humans and other species may be guided by shared sensory biases toward the beautiful.

Psychology - Mar 23

Psychotic disorder and video game addiction: a duo that complicates recovery

Psychology

Laval University study reveals that compulsive video game playing can worsen certain symptoms of psychosis and interfere with treatment.

Health - Mar 12

A semi-natural habitat to enhance research mouse models

Health

Study shows that a more diverse environment modifies their immune systems and lungs, offering a complementary solution for biomedical research.