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Health - 28.02.2023
Socioeconomic factors play a role in detection, transmission and treatment of HIV
Socioeconomic factors play a role in detection, transmission and treatment of HIV
Those living in unstable housing conditions, such as hostels or informal dwellings and those who had not completed post-secondary studies were more likely to contract HIV in South Africa, according to a new study from McGill University.

Health - 02.02.2023
How does vaping affect the lungs?
How does vaping affect the lungs?
Teen vaping has been on the rise, with reports of rapidly increasing use across North America. While some consider vapes to be a useful tool for smoking cessation, new research from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) supports a growing public health concern about potential adverse health consequences.

Health - 02.02.2023
Using AI to predict recurring lung cancer
Using AI to predict recurring lung cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Quebec and Canada, killing more individuals than prostate, colon and breast cancers combined.

Social Sciences - 27.01.2023

Sport - Psychology - 26.01.2023
Positive impact of CMHA Ontario's Talk Today program in Canadian Junior Hockey League
Positive impact of CMHA Ontario’s Talk Today program in Canadian Junior Hockey League
A new report by McGill University Faculty of Education researchers shows Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario's Talk Today program is making a positive impact on athletes in the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL).

Transport - 11.01.2023

Life Sciences - Astronomy / Space Science - 22.12.2022
ICYMI: 2022 research round up
Penguin feathers may be secret to effective anti-icing technology Ice buildup on powerlines and electric towers brought the northern US and southern Canada to a standstill during the Great Ice Storm of 1998, leaving many in the cold and dark for days and even weeks. Whether it is on wind turbines, electric towers, drones, or airplane wings, dealing with ice buildup typically depends on techniques that are time consuming, costly and use a lot of energy, along with various chemicals.

Life Sciences - Paleontology - 21.12.2022
The other paleo diet: Rare discovery of dinosaur remains preserved with its last meal
The other paleo diet: Rare discovery of dinosaur remains preserved with its last meal
Microraptor was an opportunistic predator, feeding on fish, birds, lizards - and now small mammals. The discovery of a rare fossil reveals the creature was a generalist carnivore in the ancient ecosystem of dinosaurs. Finding the last meal of any fossil animal is rare. When McGill University Professor Hans Larsson saw a complete mammal foot inside the rib cage of the small, feathered dinosaur, his jaw dropped.

Health - Environment - 20.12.2022
Story ideas: Environmental impact of holiday shopping; increasing vaccine uptake in Parc Extension
Story ideas: Environmental impact of holiday shopping; increasing vaccine uptake in Parc Extension
Circular economy may alleviate environmental impact of holiday shopping Cut-rate deals may be enticing around the holidays, but low prices can come with a high environmental cost.

Health - Psychology - 08.12.2022

Environment - Earth Sciences - 06.12.2022
Enhancing and protecting Canada's carbon stocks is essential but insufficient to meet GHG emission targets: expert panel report
Enhancing and protecting Canada’s carbon stocks is essential but insufficient to meet GHG emission targets: expert panel report
Enhancing and protecting Canada's carbon stocks is essential but insufficient to meet GHG emission targets: expert panel report Enhancing carbon storage in natural ecosystems could put a small but si

Social Sciences - Event - 01.12.2022

Research Management - Health - 16.11.2022

Psychology - Pedagogy - 09.11.2022
Teaching children to tell the truth, plus other story ideas
Teaching children to tell the truth Teaching children how to be honest can potentially be as easy as teaching them to tie their shoelaces according to Victoria Talwar , from McGill's Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology.

Psychology - Health - 09.11.2022
Support for Ukrainian refugees and caregivers of people with dementia
Mental health support for Ukrainian war refugees in Montreal Even though Ukrainian refugees arriving in Montreal have escaped their war-torn country, many still face considerable challenges - not the least of which are mental health issues.

Environment - Astronomy / Space Science - 18.10.2022
Advancing climate research thanks to new satellite mission co-led by McGill University
Advancing climate research thanks to new satellite mission co-led by McGill University
Canadian scientists will contribute to assessing and addressing climate change thanks to a new satellite mission that has received more than $200 million from the Canadian federal government.

Linguistics / Literature - Computer Science - 12.10.2022
AI that can learn patterns of human language
AI that can learn patterns of human language
The model automatically learns higher-level language patterns that can apply to different languages, enabling it to achieve better results Human languages are notoriously complex, and linguists have l

Chemistry - Environment - 03.10.2022

Innovation - 21.09.2022

Environment - Earth Sciences - 16.09.2022
Sea level rise: rapid and unstoppable unless Paris Agreement targets met
Sea level rise: rapid and unstoppable unless Paris Agreement targets met
New research , models the impacts on the Antarctic Ice Sheet of several different global warming scenarios and the resulting effects on global sea levels. The study was led by the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and included a researcher from McGill University. The scenarios that were considered range from meeting the Paris Agreement target of 2°C warming and an aspirational 1.5°C scenario to our current course which, if not altered, will yield three or more degrees of warming.

Astronomy / Space Science - Physics - 13.09.2022
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