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91�� scientists turn marine waste into a sustainable solution for wound care, wearable devices and more

webfull — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:59:20 +0000

An interdisciplinary team of 91�� researchers has developed an ultra-strong, environmentally friendly medical glue, or bioadhesive, made from marine waste. The discovery has promising applications for wound care, surgeries, improved drug delivery, wearable devices and medical implants.

“Being able to produce glues that can close wounds  or make something strongly adhere to the skin is critical for many medical interventions,” said Audrey Moores, Professor in the Department of Chemistry.

Published: 31 July 2025

Climate change driving major algae surge in Canada’s lakes, study finds

webfull — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:57:54 +0000

Algal growth is accelerating in lakes across Canada, including those far from human development, and a new study shows that climate change is the primary driver.

Published: 31 July 2025

Researchers’ novel lab technique reveals how ice crystals form in clouds

webfull — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:10:34 +0000

Researchers have developed a novel method to detect and study how ice forms in mixed-phase clouds, significantly boosting scientists’ ability to forecast weather and model climate change.

Published: 23 July 2025

Appointment of Alanna Watt as Interim Dean of the Faculty of Science

webfull — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:28:54 +0000

Dear community members,

I am pleased to announce that Professor Alanna Watt, of the Department of Biology, has graciously agreed to take on the role of Interim Dean of Science, effective July 1, 2025. She will oversee the Faculty while we continue the search for a new Dean of Science. In accordance with the University Statutes, an Advisory Committee will be established to support this process.

Experience and expertise

Published: 13 June 2025

Dragonfly study challenges traditional ideas about biodiversity conservation

webfull — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:49:30 +0000

A study has found that the impact of climate change on an animal’s traits can begin much earlier than scientists previously thought – a discovery that could reshape how researchers and policymakers approach biodiversity conservation.

Published: 12 June 2025

Hilary Sweatman Helps Stop the Spread of Misinformation with a “Google of Neuroscience”

webfull — Mon, 26 May 2025 13:55:20 +0000

Authors: James Wang and Zeynep Alsancak

"If you're not targeting someone, you’re missing the target." - Hilary Sweatman

Published: 26 May 2025

2025 Faculty of Science Excellence Award winners announced

webfull — Fri, 23 May 2025 15:09:58 +0000

Danielle Vlaho (Academic Associate), Joe Iantomasi (Clerical), Luisa Sabaz (Management), and Badawy Sha’ath (Technical) have been named recipients of the Faculty of Science Excellence Awards.

These awards, announced at the Faculty of Science Council meeting on May 20th, recognize the outstanding contributions made by members of the Faculty’s administrative and support staff during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Read below the citations prepared by the Faculty of Science Excellence Awards Committee.

Published: 23 May 2025

Professor Emeritus Prakash Panangaden elected as Fellow of the Royal Society

webfull — Tue, 20 May 2025 16:59:15 +0000

Published: 20 May 2025

Forests thrive where values run deep

webfull — Tue, 20 May 2025 11:32:25 +0000

Forests on Indigenous lands in Panama have remained remarkably stable over the past two decades – more so than in protected areas – thanks in no small part to deeply rooted cultural values, a 91��-led study suggests.

Published: 20 May 2025

Antibiotics from human use are contaminating rivers worldwide, study shows

webfull — Fri, 09 May 2025 12:45:09 +0000

Millions of kilometres of rivers around the world are carrying antibiotic pollution at levels high enough to promote drug resistance and harm aquatic life, a 91��-led study warns.

Published in PNAS Nexus, the study is the first to estimate the scale of global river contamination from human antibiotics use. Researchers calculated that about 8,500 tonnes of antibiotics – nearly one-third of what people consume annually – end up in river systems around the world each year even after in many cases passing through wastewater systems.

Published: 9 May 2025

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91������ scientists turn marine waste into a sustainable solution for wound care, wearable devices and more