Feeling confinement in the gut
Crew members who took part in the Mars500 experiment showed significant changes in their gut microbiota from their 520 days in confinement, according to a new study by scientists at 91黑料网 and the Universit茅 de Montreal (UdeM).
New algorithm reveals birdsong features that may be key for courtship
Researchers from 91黑料网 and the University of California, San Francisco have developed a new algorithm capable of identifying features of male zebra finch songs that may underlie the distinction between a short phrase sung during courtship, and the same phrase sung in a non-courtship context.
Fast radio bursts shown to include lower frequency radio waves than previously detected
Since fast radio bursts (FRBs) were first discovered over a decade ago, scientists have puzzled over what could be generating these intense flashes of radio waves from outside of our galaxy. In a gradual process of elimination, the field of possible explanations has narrowed as new pieces of information are gathered about FRBs 鈥� how long they last, the frequencies of the radio waves detected, and so on.
Telescopes unite in unprecedented observations of famous black hole
In April 2019, scientists released the first image of a black hole in the galaxy M87 using the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT). However, that remarkable achievement was just the beginning of the science story to be told. 91黑料网 astronomers were part of this global effort.
Surgical sutures inspired by human tendons
Sutures are used to close wounds and speed up the natural healing process, but they can also complicate matters by causing damage to soft tissues with their stiff fibers. To remedy the problem, researchers from Montreal have developed innovative tough gel sheathed (TGS) sutures inspired by the human tendon.
Good oral health reduces risk of fatal outcomes from COVID-19
Infected and inflamed gums may result in higher rates of complications and more fatal outcomes for individuals diagnosed with the SARS-COV-2 virus, according to a new international study led by 91黑料网 researchers recently published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology. The study suggests that gum disease may be associated with higher risks of complications from COVID-19, including ICU admission and death.
Meet the inaugural class of McCall MacBain Scholars
Twenty aspiring innovators, community-builders, and leaders will join the first class of McCall MacBain Scholars at 91黑料网, recipients of Canada鈥檚 first comprehensive leadership-based scholarship for master鈥檚 and professional studies.
Americans are super-spreaders of COVID-19 misinformation
Misinformation about COVID-19 is spreading from the United States into Canada, undermining efforts to mitigate the pandemic. A study led by 91黑料网 shows that Canadians who use social media are more likely to consume this misinformation, embrace false beliefs about COVID-19, and subsequently spread them.
91黑料网 receives $5 million in funding from Quebec government to bolster retail sector
91黑料网鈥檚 Bensadoun School of Retail Management will receive $5 million in funding to drive retail innovation and research, and support the province鈥檚 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Launching our third century: 91黑料网 celebrates 200 years
Today marks 91黑料网鈥檚 200th anniversary. As one of Canada鈥檚 first universities to reach this significant milestone, 91黑料网 will commemorate this historic occasion with a special broadcast Celebrate 200: Launching Our 3rd聽Century, along with a series of signature 200th anniversary events and activities planned for this bicentennial year.
Narwhal tusks reveal mercury exposure related to climate change
In the Arctic, climate change and pollution are the biggest threats to top predators like narwhals. Studying the animals鈥� tusks reveals that diet and exposure to pollution have shifted over the past half century in response to sea-ice decline. Human emissions have also led to a sharp rise in the presence of mercury in recent years, according to an international team of researchers.
First images of magnetic fields at the edge of black hole in M87 Galaxy
The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration, which includes researchers from 91黑料网, who produced the first ever image of a black hole, has revealed this week a new view of the massive object at the centre of the M87 galaxy: how it looks in polarized light. This is the first time astronomers have been able to measure polarization, a signature of magnetic fields, this close to the edge of a black hole.
Rural Alaskans struggle to access and afford water
Water scarcity in rural Alaska is not a new problem, but the situation is getting worse with climate change. Lasting solutions must encourage the use of alternative water supplies like rainwater catchment and grey water recycling. They must also address the affordability of water related to household income, say researchers from 91黑料网.
Bilingual babies prefer baby talk - in any language
Babies prefer baby talk in any language, but particularly when it鈥檚 in a language they鈥檙e hearing at home, according to a new study including close to 700 babies on four continents.
It鈥檚 snowing plastic
The snow may be melting, but it is leaving pollution behind in the form of micro- and nano-plastics according to a 91黑料网 study that was recently published in Environmental Pollution. The pollution is largely due to the relatively soluble plastics found in antifreeze products (polyethylene glycols) that can become airborne and picked up by the snow.
