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Contrary to the widespread belief that teams with diverse expertise are automatically more creative, a new study by a joint team of researchers from the University of Waterloo, Xiamen University and Texas Tech University reveals this isn't always the case.

David Décary-Hétu has found that over three-quarters of Canadian websites selling cannabis illegally don't accept payment in cryptocurrency.

While herding sheep is an age-old adage for leadership, breeding and raising sheep is where the money is, according to a new study led by Western University researchers. But not just any sheep. Far more profitable are "solar" sheep, raised specifically to trim grass and weeds under traditional solar panels or agrivoltaic arrays.

In Quebec, gun trafficking isn't driven by organized crime, but rather by opportunistic individuals working at different levels, according to a study conducted at UdeM. Contrary to popular belief, Quebec's illegal firearms trade isn't driven by organized crime syndicates. Rather, opportunistic individuals and savvy private manufacturers seem to be behind most transactions.

Researchers collaborate with Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef to help consumers make informed choices With consumers increasingly mindful of their food choices, labels such as "organic" and "sustainable" are commonplace in grocery stores.

Facilitating the interaction between students and industry in a way that is community focused is something University of Calgary community members kept in mind when collaborating with RadiCare Ventures, Innovate Calgary's Social Innovation Hub and Mitacs, a national research organization.