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DIY time machines: how Canadian researchers use data from unexpected sources to recreate the past

By Catherine Dale, Managing Editor Tracking how human influences are changing the natural world is a common goal of science. […]

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How to Pitch Books to Companion Animal Psychology

Common questions about getting your book featured on Companion Animal Psychology.A selection of books about dogs, cats, and other animals. Photo: Zazie ToddBy Zazie Todd PhDThese days, I regularly get emails from authors and publicists asking how they can get the Animal Book Club to pick their book. There are several ways that books get mentioned...

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What modelling can bring to endangered species conservation

By Nicolas Bannester-Marchand, MSc graduate of Université de Sherbrooke As our knowledge of how complex ecological systems are increases, so does our need for tools to study these systems. In order to develop these tools, collaboration among students and experts in the field is essential. This is why I feel very lucky to have had...

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Thoughts on the future of artificial intelligence in health care and biomanufacturing

Meighan Atkinson is the Communications Coordinator at CCRM. Meighan recently completed her Honours Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Toronto, majoring in Professional Writing & Communications. Through her studies and contributions to The Medium as Staff Writer, Meighan discovered an interest in science communications.   “Women in AI: Shaping tomorrow’s techscape” panel at...

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Fellow Creatures: Getting Help with Cat Behaviour

My new post at Psychology Today looks at how to get help with your cat's behaviour issues.Photo: Francesco Ungaro/PexelsBy Zazie Todd PhDWe all love our pet cats, but even though all cats are perfect, it's pretty common for people to have issues with their behaviour. Whether it's scratching the furniture, toileting outside of the box,...

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Phage Camp Chronicles: Reflections on the 25th Evergreen International Phage Meeting

By Michael Shamash, a PhD student at McGill University The picturesque campus of Evergreen State College (Olympia, WA, USA) provided the perfect backdrop for the 25th edition of the biennial Evergreen International Phage Meeting, often referred to as “phage camp” by its attendees. Hosted from August 6 to 11, 2023, this conference brought together a...

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