The Matrix Might Be Messing With Those Edibles

October 23, 2019 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

Chocolate might hamper efforts to accurately test THC levels in edible cannabis products. It's called "the matrix effect", and it's no joke. Get the full story The Matrix Might Be Messing With Those Edibles

An Ounce of Information Is Worth a Pound of Cure

October 22, 2019 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

Fighting infectious disease outbreaks is complex work. We talk to one researcher about how best to keep people healthy in today's world. Get the full story An Ounce of Information Is Worth a Pound of Cure

It’s Raining Rocks! Hallelujah, It’s Raining Rocks

October 18, 2019 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

There are strange things on the dark sides of "hot Jupiter" exoplanets in other solar systems, like clouds made of vaporized rock. Get the full story It’s Raining Rocks! Hallelujah, It’s Raining Rocks

When Seeking Vitamins, Don’t Over-D It

October 17, 2019 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

In winter, some people load up on Vitamin D supplements in search of bone health and other benefits. But these "megadoses" may backfire. Get the full story When Seeking Vitamins, Don’t Over-D It

‘Second-Hand Smoke’ Without a Cigarette in Sight

October 16, 2019 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

Long-term exposure to air pollutants can be just as damaging to our lungs as years of smoking, including a higher risk of emphysema. Get the full story ‘Second-Hand Smoke’ Without a Cigarette in Sight

Teaching Kids How to Do Things Write

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

Cursive handwriting may seem obsolete in the digital age, but it's crucial to early literacy and can have impacts through a student's life. Get the full story Teaching Kids How to Do Things Write

‘Biggest Step Yet’ Towards Finding Life in Space

October 10, 2019 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

The discovery of water vapour in the atmosphere of the exoplanet K2-18b brings us closer to knowing if we're alone in the universe. Get the full story ‘Biggest Step Yet’ Towards Finding Life in Space

Drinking is at Emergency Levels for Young Women

October 9, 2019 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

A study of alcohol-related ER visits in Ontario has shown a sharp spike for young people, particularly women. Why might that be? Get the full story Drinking is at Emergency Levels for Young Women

Rolling the Dice on Complex Calculations

October 8, 2019 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

As fast as modern computers are, calculations still take time. That's where probability and randomness can lend a helping hand. Get the full story Rolling the Dice on Complex Calculations

We Are, Quite Literally, Polluting Children’s Brains

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

Growing up in areas with heavy air pollution can lead to neurodegeneration and cognitive deficits in children as young as 11 months old. Get the full story We Are, Quite Literally, Polluting Children’s Brains

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