McGill study demonstrates that restricting short-term rentals improves housing affordability

Published: 12 August 2026

Municipal regulation of short-term rentals “is low-hanging fruit” that helps improve housing affordability, a new study by McGill researchers suggests. ...

Online conflict may strengthen, not weaken, social movements, McGill researchers find

Published: 12 August 2026

Online conflict tends to advance social movements rather than undermine them, according to new research from McGill's Desautels Faculty of Management.

Electric buses in cold climates: Optimizing operations is key, researchers say

Published: 11 August 2026

A McGill University study recommends cold-climate cities increase their electric bus fleets and expand charging capacity so vehicles can be charged slowly, a process that draws less power from the...

Youth mental health program saves nearly $10 for every dollar invested

Published: 11 August 2026

An innovative youth mental health service model can improve care and ease pressure on Canada's health-care system, a new study led by researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Research...

Posture can influence your mood and behaviour, McGill study suggests

Published: 3 August 2026

A person's posture appears to affect their emotions and decision-making ability more than they realize, according to new research from McGill University. In a recent study, participants sitting...

Restored wetlands aren’t clear-cut wins against climate change, McGill study suggests

Published: 29 July 2026

Wetland restoration is often promoted as a definitive way to support wildlife, improve water quality and help store carbon. However, new research from McGill University suggests the overall climate...

Supporters of losing political parties express less trust in fellow citizens, study says

Published: 28 July 2026

Supporters of losing parties express more distrust of their fellow citizens after elections than do supporters of winning parties, a new study has found, with voters who more strongly disliked...

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