Researchers have found that people exposed to air pollution levels well within UK guidelines have changes in the structure of the heart, similar to those seen in the early stages of heart failure.
Air Pollution Linked to Heart Remodelling
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First research vessel dedicated to Hudson Bay will explore previously understudied Arctic regions
Canada’s first research vessel dedicated exclusively to historic Hudson Bay – a landmark for scientific research in Canada’s North – will leave port in Summerside, PEI this week to explore some of the most understudied regions of the Arctic.
NASA's Terra Satellite finds Powerful Storms in Hurricane Hector
NASA's Terra satellite analyzed Hurricane Hector in infrared light to find the strongest parts of the storm. Overnight from Aug. 1 to Aug. 2, Hector strengthened into a hurricane in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
Can a calculator predict your risk of heart attack and stroke?
Canadian researchers have built and validated an online calculator that empowers individuals to predict their risk of cardiovascular disease.
New Study Shows Some Corals Might Adapt to Climate Changes
New research shows that not all corals respond the same to changes in climate. The University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science-led study looked at the sensitivity of two types of corals found in Florida and the Caribbean and found that one of them—mountainous star coral—possesses an adaptation that allows it to survive under high temperatures and acidity conditions.
Researchers discover three new species of poisonous Colombian frogs
University of Saskatchewan researchers José Andrés and Andrés Posso-Terranova have discovered three new species of poisonous dart frogs — tiny and incredibly colourful animals that live deep in the Colombian jungle and appear to be already at risk of extinction.
