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Rainforest trees may have been dying faster since the 1980s because of climate change - study

May 28, 2022

It finds average tree death rates in these forests have doubled over the past four decades. Researchers found trees are living around half as long, which is a pattern consistent...

Secret to treating ‘Achilles’ heel’ of alternatives to silicon solar panels revealed

May 28, 2022

A typical silicon solar panel, like those you might see on the roof of a house, typically lasts about 20-25 years without significant performance losses. Because perovskite devices are much...

McGill University's carbon reduction strategy in investments yields outstanding results

May 28, 2022

“McGill University’s bold strategy has reduced the carbon emissions of its endowment investments by 78,000 tons annually, which is equivalent to taking approximately 16,800 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles off the road,”...

Astronomers reveal first image of the black hole at the heart of our galaxy

May 28, 2022

Astronomers have unveiled the first image of the supermassive black hole at the centre of our own Milky Way galaxy. The new view captures light bent by the powerful gravity...

Discovery reveals blocking inflammation may lead to chronic pain

May 28, 2022

Using anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids to relieve pain could increase the chances of developing chronic pain, according to researchers from McGill University and colleagues in Italy. Normal recovery from a...

Shielding children from food insecurity – no protection from psychological problems

May 28, 2022

An increasing number of studies have shown an association between food insecurity and adverse mental health outcomes. Now, new research from McGill University has looked at the impacts of food...

Concussion symptoms in children may have multiple underlying causes

May 28, 2022

Different types of brain damage caused by a concussion may lead to similar symptoms in children, according to research led by McGill University. While most children fully recover after a...

The Future is Bright: McGill’s Honorary Degree recipients for Spring Convocation 2022

May 28, 2022

Eleven of the honorary doctorates will be awarded during the Spring 2022 Convocation ceremonies on McGill’s downtown and Macdonald campuses. Doctor of Science, honoris causa (D.Sc.) Doctor of Science, honoris...

Exposure to wildfires increases risk of cancer

May 28, 2022

A new study from McGill University finds higher incidence of lung cancer and brain tumors in people exposed to wildfires. “Many of the pollutants emitted by wildfires are known human...

Com-COV vaccine study to research third dose booster options for 12-to-15-year-olds

May 28, 2022

This includes giving a lower dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, or a protein-based vaccine produced by Novavax. A control group will receive a meningitis vaccine (Bexsero, against MenB bacteria) followed...