Most Canadians consider public transit to be an essential service, according to initial results of a McGill study

22 Oct 2024

Most Canadians view public transit as an essential service and support increased provincial funding in response to current financial difficulties, according to preliminary results from a McGill-led...

Bringing Shackleton’s shipwrecked Endurance back to life after 100 years

11 Oct 2024

After more than 100 years submerged in the icy waters of Antarctica, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s legendary ship, Endurance, has been revealed in stunning 3D detail, thanks to new subsea scanning and 3D...

New design overcomes key barrier to safer, more efficient EV batteries

2 Oct 2024

Researchers at McGill University have made a significant advance in the development of all-solid-state lithium batteries, which are being pursued as the next step in electric vehicle (EV) battery...

A better way to assess bridges’ earthquake safety

9 Sep 2024

Researchers from McGill University have developed a more efficient way to assess how likely a bridge is to be damaged in an earthquake. The information could help authorities prioritize...

‘Doom spiral’ a risk for public transit in post-pandemic era

13 Jun 2024

A new study from McGill University warns that cutting public transit service could lead to a "doom spiral" resulting in a collapse of the system....

McGill project awarded $1.7 million to mitigate housing crisis and climate change

29 May 2024

As Canada faces the dual challenges of contending with a housing crisis at the same time as facing the impacts of severe climate change, the need to find innovative and practical solutions remains...

Battery breakthrough could usher in greener, cheaper electric vehicles

28 May 2024

The global shift to electric vehicles is gaining momentum, yet the extraction of battery materials has a significant environmental footprint that comes with high costs....

Batteries, electricity storage, and alternative fuels

23 Nov 2023

With Quebec’s promise to fully electrify transport, heating, and part of its industrial sector by 2050, the province is firmly committed to making the transition to renewable energy. The government...

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