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McGill researchers awarded $5.5 million in CFI funding

webfull — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:55:28 +0000

Twenty McGill researchers have received infrastructure awards from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support their innovative projects, for a total federal investment of $5.5 million.

These grants will be matched by the Quebec government, doubling their value.

Published: 18 September 2024

Saturday night sushi comes from the grocery store: Pascal Thériault comments

webfull — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 21:44:16 +0000

As consumers increasingly opt for ready-to-eat meals rather than going to restaurants, restaurants like Au pied de cochon are responding by expanding their grocery offerings.

Published: 17 September 2024

The hidden climate cost: Food loss, waste, and greenhouse gas emissions

webfull — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 21:20:36 +0000

Professor Gordon Price from Dalhousie University and Professor Grant Clark from �㽶��Ƶ's Department of Bioresource Engineering study the hidden climate change costs of food loss and waste in Canada. In a new article for Open Access Government, they highlight the need for greater cooperation and data sharing.

Published: 17 September 2024

The little-known—and threatened—orcas of the North Atlantic

webfull — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:01:15 +0000

Anaïs Remili, PhD(AgEnvSc)'23, an ecotoxicologist and postdoctoral researcher, tracks contaminants that threaten the health of North Atlantic orcas. While Pacific orca populations are well studied, little is known about those that swim off the Canadian and European east coasts, and they are less protected.

Published: 10 September 2024

Trying to protect agriculture and preserve antibiotics—interview with Prof. Jennifer Ronholm

webfull — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:26:47 +0000

A major issue associated with antimicrobial resistance is the overuse and potential misuse of antibiotics in agriculture.

Published: 9 September 2024

Prof. Christopher Buddle: Mosquitos thriving in Quebec thanks to summer rainfall

webfull — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:09:16 +0000

Professor Christopher Buddle, an entomologist in McGill’s Department of Natural Resource Sciences whose research focuses on the biodiversity of insects and spiders, told the Montreal Gazette that the rain this summer has been particularly “good” for mosquitos.

Mosquito larvae are aquatic, relying on standing water to thrive.

Published: 9 September 2024

First cohort of McGill Sustainability Systems Initiative Fellows includes Mac Campus "Smart insecticide" team

webfull — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:45:22 +0000

New award provides support for the next generation of sustainability researchers, promotes interdisciplinary approaches

Developing a smart insecticide, assessing protective coatings in marine environments and measuring space allocated to active transport are among the projects undertaken by the inaugural cohort of McGill Sustainability Systems Initiative (MSSI) Fellows.

Published: 4 September 2024

Feeding Quebecers—alumni-founded Ferme Coopérative Tourne-Sol is thriving

webfull — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:37:26 +0000

Ferme Coopérative Tourne-Sol, founded by five McGill graduates, supplies fresh, organic produce to about 700 families, and, with its seed business and planning tools, is giving a boost to fellow farmers and gardeners

By François Shalom for the McGill Reporter

“We’re a Quebec business, we feed Quebecers. About 700 Quebec families eat well thanks to us. They eat organic, locally grown food—healthy food—and that’s important.”

Published: 27 August 2024

Penthouse home awaits rare peregrine falcons in Victoria—comments from David Bird

webfull — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 22:32:11 +0000

The Times Colonist reports that a nesting pair of peregrine falcons, along with a juvenile born this year, have been landing on the upper decks and rooftop of the Promontory residential tower in Victoria, BC, where penthouse owner Fred Welter has set up a nesting box complete with cameras poised to stream any action.

Published: 26 August 2024

Shrinkflation hits orange juice again—Pascal Thériault on Radio-Canada

webfull — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 22:14:01 +0000

Often considered a symbol of shrinkflation, orange juice is shrinking again, Radio-Canada reports. A modified bottle of the Tropicana brand is making its way into grocery stores in a format reduced to 1.36 liters.

Will other brands follow in Tropicana's footsteps?

Published: 26 August 2024