The sunscreen paradox: McGill University researchers warn of ‘false sense of security’

Published: 24 October 2023

Sunscreen usage is climbing, but so are melanoma and skin cancer rates: this, researchers say, is the sunscreen paradox....

We are in a crisis of knowledge - and it couldn’t have happened at a worse time | The Globe and Mail

Published: 24 October 2023

October 20, 2023 | This opinion piece by Taylor Owen talks about the reasoning behind why he decided to take a break from X, formerly Twitter, a platform he has been using as a gateway to...

Rare collection of Voltaire manuscripts makes its way to McGill University

Published: 18 October 2023

The McGill University Library is now home to a rare collection of materials related to the prolific Enlightenment period philosopher, Voltaire (1694-1778)....

$15.3 million gift for brain research at McGill University will bring new insights into neurological diseases and disorders

Published: 16 November 2022

Scientists around the world are beginning to use new techniques in analyzing single brain cells to understand conditions like depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorders and neurodegenerative...

Expert: Weather extremes influence the rise and fall of insect populations

Published: 3 October 2023

Insect populations are widely influenced by weather anomalies, with decreasing numbers observed during unfavorable conditions and a spike in normal periods, according to a new study. The study...

Experts: Mounting tensions between Canada and India

Published: 26 September 2023

Canada has updated its travel advisory for its citizens in India as tensions mount between the two countries over the murder of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia. In a...

A sustainable alternative to air conditioning

Published: 25 September 2023

As the planet gets hotter, the need for cool living environments is becoming more urgent. But air conditioning is a major contributor to global warming since units use potent greenhouse gases and...

Study of Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 b reveals new insights into its atmosphere and star

Published: 25 September 2023

A team of astronomers has made a leap forward in our understanding of the intriguing TRAPPIST-1 exoplanetary system. Not only has their research shed light on the nature of TRAPPIST-1 b, the...

How having a purpose in life can bolster men’s mental health

Published: 21 September 2023

Despite growing awareness about the high rates of suicide among men, research is still needed to examine men’s mental health challenges. Existential psychology, with its focus on questions of...

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