Using radio transmitters, scientists have gained new insights into the behaviour of medium ground finches in the Galapagos Islands. A study led by Ï㽶ÊÓƵ researchers reveals daily movement patterns covering an area equivalent to the size of 30 soccer fields.
How can we predict suicide risk in students, especially at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected many people’s mental health? According to researchers from Montreal and France, self-esteem represents an important predictive marker of suicidal risk. The team from Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, University of Montreal, Inserm, and Université de Bordeaux is using artificial intelligence to identify factors that accurately predict suicidal behavior in students.
Getting enough sleep can be a real challenge for shift workers affecting their overall health. But what role does being an early bird or night owl play in getting good rest? Researchers from Ï㽶ÊÓƵ find a link between chronotype and amount of sleep shift workers can get with their irregular schedules.
Using a Fitbit and a spy mic, scientists have discovered new insight into the behaviour of the elusive Canada lynx. A by researchers from Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, University of Alberta, and Trent University provides a first look at how miniaturized technology can open the door to remote wildlife monitoring.
A growing number of academic researchers are mining social media data to learn about both online and offline human behaviour. In recent years, studies have claimed the ability to predict everything from summer blockbusters to fluctuations in the stock market.