It’s a Beautiful (and Healthy?) Day in the Neighbourhood

June 14, 2019 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

Housing for Health, an Alberta-based project, is hoping to discover whether community design can lead to healthier lifestyles. Get the full story It’s a Beautiful (and Healthy?) Day in the Neighbourhood

Changing the Face of Science… With a Selfie

June 13, 2019 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

Many people carry outdated or unfavourable stereotypes about scientists. The #ScientistsWhoSelfie campaign is helping change perceptions. Get the full story Changing the Face of Science… With a Selfie

Hey Mr. DJ, Put a Record On; I Want Some Dopamine, Baby

June 11, 2019 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

Why does music make us feel the way it does? It's down to dopamine, the neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward. Get the full story Hey Mr. DJ, Put a Record On; I Want Some Dopamine, Baby

Our Finger’s on the Pulse of Food’s Future

June 7, 2019 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

Our planet's changing, and so are people's diets. Canada's protein-rich pulses (like lentils and beans) provide plant-based protein options globally. Get the full story Our Finger’s on the Pulse of Food’s Future

A New Ray of Hope for Kids With Cancer

June 6, 2019 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

Pediatric cancer is qualitatively different from adult cancer, but personalized treatments for kids could soon be on their way. Get the full story A New Ray of Hope for Kids With Cancer

‘Unprecedented’ Progress on a Rare Genetic Condition

June 5, 2019 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

An experimental treatment using repurposed cancer drugs has brightened the prognosis for two infants with Noonan syndrome. Get the full story ‘Unprecedented’ Progress on a Rare Genetic Condition

Actions Louder than Words on Climate Change Threat

June 4, 2019 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

Even if we phased out fossil fuel infrastructure immediately, would we hit the Paris Agreement targets? A new study lays out the odds. Get the full story Actions Louder than Words on Climate Change Threat

Giant Beavers Just Couldn’t Give a Dam

May 31, 2019 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

Canada was home to bear-sized beavers during the last Ice Age, but their inability to build dams may have caused their extinction. Get the full story Giant Beavers Just Couldn’t Give a Dam

Sometimes You Have to Fight Fire With AI

May 30, 2019 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

There's an urgent need for new ways to combat wildfires; as with many other things these days, the answer may be artificial intelligence. Get the full story Sometimes You Have to Fight Fire With AI

This Fungus is Even More Humongous Than We Thought

May 28, 2019 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

A millennia-old fungal monstrosity has now been estimated to weigh over 400 tonnes. How did it get so big? And what can it teach us? Get the full story This Fungus is Even More Humongous Than We Thought

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