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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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