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How Vertical Gradients in Light Structure Insect Herbivore Communities in Sugar Maple Temperate Forests

Le Beagle - CSBQ Biology and Life Sciences, Communication, Education and Outreach, Environmental and Earth Sciences
By Mahsa Hakimara, PhD student at Concordia University In the complex environment of temperate forests, light gradients from the forest floor to the canopy create diverse habitats that profoundly influence ecological interactions. Central to this complexity is the relationship between leaf physical traits, sun exposure, and insect herbivory—a dynamic explored by our research across twelve...

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Dr. Andrew Rosenberg on Trump vs. Science, Facts & The Planet

Mark Leiren-Young Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Policy and Politics
Talking Trump vs. science, facts and the planet with Dr. Andrew Rosenberg.  The former director of the Center for Science and Democracy at the Union of Concerned Scientists and former director of NOAA on Project 2025, popping social media bubbles and why it is so friggin’ important that Americans vote… And not for Trump. “Whatever...

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How to Help Anxious, Fearful, and Reactive Dogs and an Excerpt from Bark!

Zazie Todd Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
New interviews with the author of the new book, Bark!, about how to help anxious and fearful dogs, plus an excerpt from the book.Bark! seen on Keith Baldrey's bookshelf on Global News.By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.It's just...

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The Next Generation of Ecosystem Based Management: Including Socio-cultural and Economic Information | Webinar

fRI Research Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences
Join Dr. Jeremy Williams and Dr. Gary Bull on Wednesday, November 20 at 11am MT for a presentation on their upcoming paper about a Healthy Landscapes project. Register Now Paper Abstract This paper explores the application and implications of ecosystem-based management (EBM) in Canadian forest ecosystems, emphasizing a review of cultural, social, and economic components....

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Eavesdropping on whales using land seismometers

Anaïs Remili Biology and Life Sciences, Communication, Education and Outreach, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
In a newly published study in Seismica, researchers used instruments on land designed to monitor earthquakes (seismometers) to detect the presence of fin and blue whale calls in the Gulf of St Lawrence.   What if we could use a seismometer to detect fins whales year long? — Credit: A. Remili What is a seismometer?  Seismometers...

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Travel Story: A Fascinating Journey Through Bali’s Wildlife

Le Beagle - CSBQ Biology and Life Sciences, Communication, Education and Outreach, Environmental and Earth Sciences
By Lidia Colejo Durán, PhD student at l’Université de Sherbrooke My recent trip to Bali was a mesmerizing blend of green landscapes, vibrant culture, and captivating wildlife encounters. As a biologist, experiencing the island’s rich biodiversity firsthand was nothing short of a dream come true. Among the many highlights of my adventure, three experiences stood...

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IMMpress Volume 12 Issue 2 – Canadian Immunology

Yuriy Baglaenko Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science, Policy and Politics
About the Cover This issue’s cover presents a modern and stylized interpretation of “The Jack Pine”, an iconic painting by Canadian artist Tom Thomson (1877-1917). Much like the original painting, the illustration is inspired by the boreal forests, mountains, and lakes of Northern Ontario. The hiker, bathed in sunlight, stands with a sense of hope...

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