A study from U of T Mississauga uses new research techniques to reveal alarming information about climate change in Canada’s north.
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PSU Study Shows Green Roofs Could Reduce Indoor Air Pollution
Green roofs – roofs that are planted with vegetation -- may improve the indoor air quality of commercial buildings by cutting the amount of ozone coming into the buildings from the outside, according to new research from Portland State University.
Black Hole Revealed
An international team of over 200 astronomers, including scientists from MIT’s Haystack Observatory, has captured the first direct images of a black hole.
Gene Responsible for Toxic Metal Accumulation in Durum Wheat Identified
University of Alberta biologists identify gene responsible for cadmium accumulation in durum wheat, according to a new study published in Nature Genetics.
New Non-Antibiotic Strategy for the Treatment of Bacterial Meningitis
With the increasing threat of antibiotic resistance, there is a growing need for new treatment strategies against life threatening bacterial infections.
Water That Never Freezes
Making ice cubes is a simple process: you take a plastic ice-cube tray like you’d find in most households, fill it with water and put it in the freezer. Before long, the water crystallises and turns to ice.