Child undernutrition may be contributing to global measles outbreaks, researchers find

Published: 16 January 2025

Amid a global surge in measles cases, new research suggests that undernutrition may be exacerbating outbreaks in areas suffering from food insecurity....

In preparing children for a racially unequal society, families of colour can benefit from more support, study finds

Published: 26 February 2025

A McGill-led team of researchers has gained insight into how parents of colour in the United States approach discussions with their children aimed at teaching them the skills they need to survive...

What links cannabis use and psychosis? Researchers point to the brain’s dopamine system

Published: 9 April 2025

A McGill University-led study found that people with cannabis use disorder (CUD) had elevated dopamine levels in a brain region associated with psychosis....

Humpback whales’ use of memory to time their migration could prove less effective amid climate change

Published: 27 March 2025

A new study led by McGill University researchers indicates that humpback whales in the southeastern Pacific combine real-time environmental cues with their memories of conditions in their Antarctic...

When using music to alleviate pain, tempo matters

Published: 3 February 2025

Music has the best chance of providing pain relief when it is played at our natural rhythm, a McGill University research team has discovered....

Shape-shifting materials are made more versatile

Published: 17 January 2025

Finding new angles on an old artform, McGill researchers have increased the number of stable shapes that kirigami-based engineered materials can take, opening the way to a range of new applications...

Ultra-thin bismuth holds unexpected promise for green electronics: researcher

Published: 10 March 2025

Electronic devices rely on materials whose electrical properties change with temperature, making them less stable in extreme conditions. A discovery by McGill University researchers that challenges...

New drone-assisted 3D model offers a more accurate way to date dinosaur fossils

Published: 10 April 2025

A new study from McGill University is reshaping how scientists date dinosaur fossils in Alberta’s Dinosaur Provincial Park (DPP). Using advanced drone-assisted 3D mapping, researchers have...

New discovery could help protect against influenza

Published: 17 February 2025

A component found in all fungi may provide a shield against flu-related lung damage, according to a new study....

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