New technique replicates microplastics in the lab with greater precision

Published: 3 September 2025

McGill University researchers have developed a novel method to replicate four types of microplastics commonly found in the environment, providing researchers with a standardized approach to study...

McGill scientists turn marine waste into a sustainable solution for wound care, wearable devices and more  

Published: 31 July 2025

An interdisciplinary team of McGill researchers has developed an ultra-strong, environmentally friendly medical glue, or bioadhesive, made from marine waste. The discovery has promising...

A more sustainable production of industrial chemicals

Published: 3 October 2022

Two renewable resources – cellulose from wood pulp and chitin from the shells of crabs, lobsters and other crustaceans – are known to industrial chemists for their potential for creating highly...

Experts: International Women's Day | March 8

Published: 5 March 2021

This year, the theme for the International Women’s Day, “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world,” celebrates the tremendous efforts by women and girls around the world...

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