Members of marginalized groups are at disproportionate risk in earthquakes, study finds

14 May 2025

Members of socially and economically marginalized groups in Montreal and Ottawa-Gatineau are at disproportionate risk in earthquakes, a new study has found....

Ultrasound unlocks a safer, greener way to make hydrogels

9 May 2025

Researchers at McGill University, in collaboration with Polytechnique Montréal, pioneered a new way to create hydrogels using ultrasound, eliminating the need for toxic chemical initiators. This...

Cao the Creator

13 Jan 2025

Professor Changhong Cao from McGill’s Faculty of Engineering is no stranger to the MIF. An Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and a Chwang-Seto Faculty Scholar, Cao is...

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....

Methane leaks from dormant oil and gas wells in Canada are seven times worse than thought, McGill study suggests

6 Jun 2024

Methane emissions from Canada’s non-producing oil and gas wells appear to be seven times higher than government estimates, according to a new study led by researchers at McGill University. The...

Pages

Back to top