A Hundred Years of Needles May Be Coming to an End

September 6, 2024 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

For as long as type 1 diabetes has been treatable, insulin injections have been part of the regimen. Could that be on the verge of changing? Get the full story A Hundred Years of Needles May Be Coming to an End

You’re Not Hearing Enough About Climate Anxiety

September 5, 2024 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

There's a good chance you're feeling it, that existential dread about climate change. But is it being covered enough to spur us into action? Get the full story You’re Not Hearing Enough About Climate Anxiety

Smells Great, Tastes Nice and Maybe Fights Cancer?

September 3, 2024 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

Rosemary is found in most households. Prostate cancer, sadly, is found in many households too. Could that simple herb be used to treat it? Get the full story Smells Great, Tastes Nice and Maybe Fights Cancer?

Craving a Cuppa? Blame Your Parents

August 30, 2024 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

You might think that you love a morning cup of coffee because of the taste, or smell or caffeine kick. But it might actually be your genetics. Get the full story Craving a Cuppa? Blame Your Parents

Battling Back Against Relentless Brain Tumours

August 29, 2024 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

Despite advances, glioblastoma remains notoriously tough to treat. A type of immunotherapy targeting cancer cells offers a glimmer of hope. Get the full story Battling Back Against Relentless Brain Tumours

There’s Something Fishy Getting Into Our Bodies

August 28, 2024 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

You'd logically suspect that drinking from a plastic bottle could get some microplastics into your system. But eating fish from Lake Ontario? Get the full story There’s Something Fishy Getting Into Our Bodies

Hey You, Get Backless to Work!

August 22, 2024 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

Whether working in an office or at home, sedentary behaviour is bad news for your back. How can "dynamic chairs" help protect your health? Get the full story Hey You, Get Backless to Work!

This Tweeting is Actually Good for Your Mental Health

August 20, 2024 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

We humans evolved in environments full of trees and birdsong. Their absence in major urban centres is having a negative impact on our minds. Get the full story This Tweeting is Actually Good for Your Mental Health

How Do Loneliness and Social Isolation Affect Memories?

August 14, 2024 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

Using data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, researchers have a clearer picture of who's at greatest risk of accelerated memory loss. Get the full story How Do Loneliness and Social Isolation Affect Memories?

If Ticks Are Causing Fuss, Try a Bit of Fungus

August 13, 2024 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

Tick bites carry the danger of Lyme disease. But there's a common fungus in Nova Scotia that's showing promise as a natural tick killer. Get the full story If Ticks Are Causing Fuss, Try a Bit of Fungus

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A Hundred Years of Needles May Be Coming to an End

You’re Not Hearing Enough About Climate Anxiety

Smells Great, Tastes Nice and Maybe Fights Cancer?

Craving a Cuppa? Blame Your Parents

Battling Back Against Relentless Brain Tumours

There’s Something Fishy Getting Into Our Bodies

Hey You, Get Backless to Work!

This Tweeting is Actually Good for Your Mental Health

How Do Loneliness and Social Isolation Affect Memories?

If Ticks Are Causing Fuss, Try a Bit of Fungus

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