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SFU study sheds new light on what causes long-term disability after a stroke and offers new path toward possible treatment Silent damage and rays of hope: Nick Dulvy sheds light on ecological diversi

Flooding is the most frequent natural disaster in Canada with 2 in 10 Canadian homes at risk. The impacts of flooding stretch from coast to coast, but most people don't know they are at risk or what to do, and all sectors need to be part of the solution.

If Quebecers are now aware of the health risks of perand polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), it's largely thanks to the work of UdeM's muckraking environmental chemistry professor.

A career in cattle health was an unexpected choice for Dr. Karin Orsel. She surprised many of her friends and family in the Netherlands when she enrolled in veterinary school at the age of 18.

The University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine's (UCVM) Dr. Susan Kutz D.V.M is leading an expert interdisciplinary team set to revolutionize arctic wildlife conservation with a transformative grant of 2.5 million dollars from the Weston Family Foundation.

In the first study to consider the long-term evolution of the rivers that flow beneath glaciers, researchers have new insights into the future of Antarctica's melting ice that may change the way climate scientists predict the effects of a warming planet.

Understanding ice dynamics in the Yukon's St. Elias Mountains to prepare for sea level rise and protect water resources As the world focuses on glacier preservation this UN World Water Day , re

Guy Plint is no stranger to tracking prehistoric beasts.

UCalgary researchers suggest a data-driven approach that identifies groups of at-risk caribou by movement patterns Researchers at the University of Calgary are suggesting a more comprehensive approach

The Fraser River is unique among the world's great rivers - a huge, relatively natural, undammed, mountain river running through a dense urban area.

Researchers have generated the first dataset of water flow beneath the entire Antarctic Ice Sheet, which will lead to more accurate projections of sea level rise.

Over the past decade, sustainable investing has exponentially grown in its global impact and popularity. This emerging trend led University of Waterloo researchers to investigate how green labels influence investment decisions. "Green labels on bonds and other investments indicate that the funds are allocated to environmentally sustainable projects, such as renewable energy, clean transportation, or climate adaptation," says Dr. Adam Vitalis from the School of Accounting and Finance.

Canada experienced its longest tornado season on record, according to the annual year-long investigation by Western University's Northern Tornadoes The country's first confirmed tornado in 2024 hit Malden Centre, Ont.