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 … [Read more...] about The Maple Syrup Miracle and other Canadian science breakthroughs that happened in 2017
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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 … [Read more...] about This 508-million year-old sea creature was a cousin to the scorpion, researchers say
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 … [Read more...] about Just ten minutes of exercise improves brain function, Canadian study finds
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 … [Read more...] about Climate change is speeding up evolution, mice study finds
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 … [Read more...] about Why you shouldn’t believe all those predictions of a stormy, snowy winter
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 … [Read more...] about Could gene therapy cure blindness?
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 … [Read more...] about This computer can tell you’re sad by the sound of your voice
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 … [Read more...] about U of Guelph scientists figure out how a gecko grows its tail back
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 … [Read more...] about Half of editors at high-end science journals are getting paid by pharmaceutical companies, U of T study finds
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 … [Read more...] about This UBC prof is a shill for the anti-vaccination movement, critics say
