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Digitally cataloguing archived plant specimens can transform conservation efforts

Published: 9 September 2024

Digitally cataloguing the more than 300 million plant specimens preserved in museums worldwide could yield crucial insights into how to preserve biodiversity amid climate change, a study by McGill...

A better way to assess bridges’ earthquake safety

Published: 9 September 2024

Researchers from Ï㽶ÊÓƵ have developed a more efficient way to assess how likely a bridge is to be damaged in an earthquake. The information could help authorities prioritize...

Expert: A jump in whooping cough cases

Published: 4 September 2024

“Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Canada, with some provinces reporting sharp increases compared to pre-pandemic averages. More than 11,670 cases have been reported in Quebec so far this...

Expert: Canada’s first-ever national oral health survey

Published: 3 September 2024

Preliminary results of the Canadian Oral Health Survey (COHS), released August 27, highlight disparities in insurance coverage and indicate dental visits have almost returned to pre-pandemic levels...

Expert: A potential strike by Air Canada pilots

Published: 30 August 2024

“Air Canada is offering passengers who have booked flights around the date of a possible pilot strike next month some increased flexibility in rebooking their travel. The airline says progress has...

Microbes in orbit: Understanding spaceflight’s impact on gut health

Published: 29 August 2024

Scientists have uncovered how space travel profoundly alters the gut microbiome, yielding insights that could shape future space missions. ...

Expert: St-Henri triplex collapse  

Published: 28 August 2024

The exterior wall of a triplex in St-Henri collapsed onto an adjacent construction site Monday afternoon, exposing the inside of the apartments much like a dollhouse. (Montreal Gazette)...

The brain’s balancing system

Published: 27 August 2024

A finding by a McGill-led team of neuroscientists could open doors to new treatments for a range of psychiatric and neurological disorders attributed to dysfunctions in specific dopamine pathways.

Experts: Canada’s two major railways resume service as railroaders return to work

Published: 26 August 2024

Trains began to trundle along the tracks of Canada’s two major railways on Monday after the federal labour board ended a four-day work stoppage that snarled supply chains and upended commutes. Amid...

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