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Study of velvet worm slime could revolutionize sustainable material design

Published: 19 March 2025

A new discovery about the slime ejected by velvet worms could revolutionize sustainable material design, according to a study by McGill University researchers. Their findings outline how a...

Experts: Stock markets react to tariffs

Published: 4 April 2025

Stock markets in the United States and around the world are plunging as tariffs and counter-tariffs are announced and make themselves felt. These experts can provide insight into the situation:

Expert: Safeguarding data on sustainability and climate  

Published: 25 April 2025

As the U.S. government moves to erase large amounts of scientific data, including climate data, from its websites, researchers at McGill University in Montreal are helping the scientific community...

Expert: Fires linked to lithium-ion batteries 

Published: 22 May 2025

Montreal has seen a threefold increase in fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in just two years, according to the city’s latest fire department report. E-bikes and e-scooters are the main...

Tracking contaminant accumulation in Arctic marine mammals  

Published: 17 March 2025

A new method of tracking the dietary habits and contaminant exposure of animals in Arctic marine ecosystems is providing critical insights as climate change reshapes the region's food web. 

Drugs targeting ‘zombie cells’ show promise for treating chronic back pain

Published: 22 April 2025

In a preclinical study led by McGill University researchers, two drugs targeting “zombie cells” have been shown to treat the underlying cause of chronic low back pain. The condition affects...

New insights into how cancer spreads prompt rethink of metastasis care

Published: 5 May 2025

A McGill University-led research collaboration has achieved a breakthrough in understanding how cancer spreads....

Expert: Urban gardening and climate-resilient food systems 

Published: 16 May 2025

As climate change and urbanization reshape how we grow food, a McGill University horticulture expert is available to discuss a wide range of topics related to innovative, sustainable gardening...

Expert: 2025 Greenland elections 

Published: 11 March 2025

A general election was being held Tuesday in Greenland, where questions of independence from Denmark and U.S.  President Donald Trump’s threats to take over the island loom large. ...

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