Canada could lead the world in helping to achieve water sustainability but is falling short of reaching the goals set out by the United Nations (UN), according to a new report from scientists with the University of Saskatchewan-led Global Water Futures (GWF) program.
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Link Between Inflammation and Mental Sluggishness Shown in New Study
Scientists at the University of Birmingham in collaboration with the University of Amsterdam have uncovered a possible explanation for the mental sluggishness that often accompanies illness.
Leadership’s in The Blood for Tiny Fish
Leadership during cooperation runs in the family for tiny fish called Trinidadian guppies, new research shows.
U Of T Engineering and Caltech Collaborate on Pathway to Carbon-Neutral Plastics
Researchers from U of T Engineering and Caltech have designed a new and improved system for efficiently converting CO2, water, and renewable energy into ethylene — the precursor to a wide range of plastic products, from medical devices to synthetic fabrics — under neutral conditions.
All but One of the U.S.’s Endangered Species Are Vulnerable to Climate Change, Study Finds
The climate crisis is poised to deliver a severe blow to the United States’ most threatened animals, with a new study finding that almost every species considered endangered is vulnerable in some way to global heating.
Wind More Effective Than Cold Air at Cooling Rooms Naturally
The effectiveness of non-mechanical, low-energy methods for moderating temperature and humidity has been evaluated in a series of experiments by researchers from the University of Cambridge.