The secret lives of Darwin's finches reveal daily commutes the equivalent of 30 soccer fields

Published: 8 June 2022

Using radio transmitters, scientists have gained new insights into the behaviour of medium ground finches in the Galapagos Islands. A study led by McGill University researchers reveals daily...

Using AI to predict suicidal behaviours in students

Published: 28 July 2021

How can we predict suicide risk in students, especially at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected many people’s mental health? According to researchers from Montreal and France,...

Early bird or night owl? Study links shift worker sleep to ‘chronotype’

Published: 1 June 2021

Getting enough sleep can be a real challenge for shift workers affecting their overall health. But what role does being an early bird or night owl play in getting good rest? Researchers from McGill...

The secret lives of Canada lynx

Published: 31 May 2021

Using a Fitbit and a spy mic, scientists have discovered new insight into the behaviour of the elusive Canada lynx. A new study by researchers from McGill University, University of Alberta, and...

Social media data pose pitfalls for studying behaviour

Published: 27 November 2014

A growing number of academic researchers are mining social media data to learn about both online and offline human behaviour. In recent years, studies have claimed the ability to predict everything...

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