Not so loony: Why the grey jay soared to victory as Canada's would-be national bird

Published: 28 November 2016

The Royal Canadian Geographical Society recently stunned many Canadians by choosing the grey jay over the common loon as the organization’s candidate to become Canada’s national bird. The...

Graduate program info session: Parasitology (MSc, PhD)

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 12:00to13:00

McGill University, including its Macdonald Campus, is known throughout Canada and around the world for conducting pioneering and innovative research./macdonaldCategory: Faculty of Agricultural and...

Trying to protect agriculture and preserve antibiotics—interview with Prof. Jennifer Ronholm

Published: 9 September 2024

A major issue associated with antimicrobial resistance is the overuse and potential misuse of antibiotics in agriculture.

Prof. Christopher Buddle: Mosquitos thriving in Quebec thanks to summer rainfall

Published: 9 September 2024

Professor Christopher Buddle, an entomologist in McGill’s Department of Natural Resource Sciences whose research focuses on the biodiversity of insects and spiders, told the Montreal Gazette that...

Developing a healthier, more profitable food industry in Quebec

Published: 16 May 2024

As the cost of living continues to rise, our need for affordable, local, and nutritious foods has never been greater. Quebec’s food producers want to meet that demand — but how can they innovate...

Professor Valerio Hoyos-Villegas receives early career scientist award

Published: 26 August 2024

Congratulations to McGill Plant Science Professor Valerio Hoyos-Villegas, 2024 winner of the North American Plant Phenotyping Network (NAPPN)'s Early Career Scientist Award! This award recognizes...

On NYC beaches, angry birds fight drones patrolling for sharks and struggling swimmers

Published: 15 July 2024

Patrol drones deployed in May to New York City beaches to look for sharks and struggling swimmers are ruffling feathers. Seabirds have been attacking the drones as if they are predators, flying and...

How to reduce the ecological footprint of your plate without becoming vegan?

Published: 12 June 2024

Are you having guests over for a barbecue at the end of the week? What will you put on the grill? Animal proteins, most likely. Even if we know the effects of red meat consumption on the...

Marcel Groleau named Honorary Degree recipient in the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences

Published: 23 May 2024

Ten exceptional individuals will receive honorary degrees from McGill as part of Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies. This year’s recipients represent a diverse array of leaders whose contributions...

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