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Avian observation
Acts of Creation
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...
Loretta Garbutt: A Little Story with a Big Message
Welcome to Cantastic Authorpalooza, featuring posts by and about great Canadian children’s book creators! Today’s guest: Loretta Garbutt. Take it away, Loretta! Writing for children is an incredible experience and it’s also a lot of hard work. But, I love it. Not every single minute, but when I sit to write, I feel like I’m...
Pi day
The Bystander Effect: How Viruses Damage Our Brains
As millions battle lingering neurological symptoms from COVID-19 infections, new research elucidates how viral infections can wreak such havoc. Get the full story The Bystander Effect: How Viruses Damage Our Brains
Legacies
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...
Joint Effort: Controlling Cravings With Cannabis
Cannabis use could be a harm-reduction tool for people using stimulants such as cocaine, but the effects may not be the same for everyone. Get the full story Joint Effort: Controlling Cravings With Cannabis