Scientists worldwide have been working flat out on research into infectious diseases in the wake of the global outbreak of the COVID-19 disease, caused by the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.
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Detection of a Short, Intense Radio Burst in Milky Way Could Help Resolve Origins of Mysterious Phenomenon
New data from a Canadian-led team of astronomers, including researchers from the McGill Space Institute and McGill University Department of Physics, strongly suggest that magnetars - a type of neutron star believed to have an extremely powerful magnetic field - could be the source of some fast radio bursts (FRBs).
Pregnant Inuit Women Exposed To Higher Levels Of Chemicals Found In Consumer Products
Pregnant women living in Nunavik in northern Quebec are increasingly being exposed to potentially harmful chemical compounds commonly found in consumer products.
Water-Energy Nanogrid Provides Solution For Rural Communities Lacking Basic Amenities
Researchers at Texas A&M University have come up with an economical, green solution that can help underprivileged communities with their water and electricity needs.
Students Host Global AI Competition To Address Climate Change
Students from the University of Toronto are the driving force behind a global undergraduate research competition that challenges teams to apply machine learning solutions to the impacts of climate change.
Resilience And Climate Change: Archaeologists Reveal Human Adaptability In Ancient Turkey
An examination of two documented periods of climate change in the greater Middle East reveals local evidence of resilience and even of a flourishing ancient society despite the climate changes seen in the larger region.
