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The Maple Syrup Miracle and other Canadian science breakthroughs that happened in 2017

January 7, 2018 By Jayson MacLean Leave a Comment

The Maple Syrup Miracle and other Canadian science breakthroughs that happened in 2017

Science certainly had its share of newsworthy items in 2017, from the solar eclipse to the first gene editing of a human embryo, to the discovery of Earth-like planets around a nearby star to the expanding powers of artificial intelligence and the success of the first artificial womb. And Canadian researchers had their say, as […]

Filed Under: Lists and Data, Science

This 508-million year-old sea creature was a cousin to the scorpion, researchers say

December 23, 2017 By Jayson MacLean Leave a Comment

This 508-million year-old sea creature was a cousin to the scorpion, researchers say

File this one under creepy or cute, either way, you’re probably not wanting to find a Habelia optata in your Christmas stocking this year, as the extinct, multi-limbed creature was likely one tough customer. Researchers from the University of Toronto and the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto have made a new discovery on the 500-million […]

Filed Under: Science

Just ten minutes of exercise improves brain function, Canadian study finds

December 22, 2017 By Jayson MacLean Leave a Comment

Just ten minutes of exercise improves brain function, Canadian study finds

At this busy time of year, vegging out in front of the TV might seem like the answer to your prayers, but not if your brain has anything to say about it. New research shows that even short bouts of exercise can stimulate cognition, something that your neural networks are craving. “I always tell my […]

Filed Under: Health, Science

Climate change is speeding up evolution, mice study finds

November 27, 2017 By Jayson MacLean Leave a Comment

Climate change is speeding up evolution, mice study finds

Global warming is causing animals to evolve at a faster pace. That’s the takeaway from a recent study of two different mice species in southern Quebec, both of whom saw structural changes to the skull and teeth over just the past 50 years. Scientists say that one of the more dramatic impacts of climate change […]

Filed Under: Environment, Science

Why you shouldn’t believe all those predictions of a stormy, snowy winter

November 21, 2017 By Jayson MacLean Leave a Comment

Why you shouldn’t believe all those predictions of a stormy, snowy winter

’Tis the season for seasonal forecasts. And already Canadians are being told to get set for a whale of a winter ahead. But what’s the real scientific weight behind these ultra-long term weather predictions? Not much, it turns out. Earlier this month, officials with the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) proudly announced the […]

Filed Under: Science

Could gene therapy cure blindness?

November 13, 2017 By Jayson MacLean Leave a Comment

Could gene therapy cure blindness?

Scientists have come up with a genetic treatment for blindness, one which has proven effective in giving back at least partial sight to people with a rare condition known to lead to complete blindness. The successful procedure has now been backed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and could lead to renewed interest […]

Filed Under: Science

This computer can tell you’re sad by the sound of your voice

November 8, 2017 By Jayson MacLean Leave a Comment

This computer can tell you’re sad by the sound of your voice

Scientists at Russia’s National Research University Higher School of Economics have found a way around a problem that’s been plaguing programmers for years: how to teach a computer to hear emotions. The results show a 71 per cent success rate in correctly identifying a person’s emotional state just by the sound of their voice. Admit […]

Filed Under: Science

U of Guelph scientists figure out how a gecko grows its tail back

November 3, 2017 By Jayson MacLean Leave a Comment

U of Guelph scientists figure out how a gecko grows its tail back

Researchers at the University of Guelph have for the first time identified the stem cells in a leopard gecko’s spinal cord that allow it to drop its tail when in danger and grow a new one. The discovery advances the science behind spinal cord injuries with the hope of someday encouraging similar cell regeneration and […]

Filed Under: Science

Half of editors at high-end science journals are getting paid by pharmaceutical companies, U of T study finds

October 30, 2017 By Jayson MacLean Leave a Comment

Half of editors at high-end science journals are getting paid by pharmaceutical companies, U of T study finds

A new study from researchers at the University of Toronto finds that fully half of the editors of academic journals in the health sciences receive payments from pharmaceutical and medical device companies. The data indicates that editors are being targeted by the companies for their potential influence, say the study’s authors. The world of academic […]

Filed Under: Science

This UBC prof is a shill for the anti-vaccination movement, critics say

October 28, 2017 By Jayson MacLean Leave a Comment

This UBC prof is a shill for the anti-vaccination movement, critics say

  A UBC study linking vaccines and autism has been retracted from the academic journal that first published it over a month ago. Now, concerns are being raised on a number of fronts about academic freedom and funding sources for scientific research. News broke earlier this month about a study that looked for a potential […]

Filed Under: Health, Science

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