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Science Borealis 5 Comments Biology and Life Sciences, Communication, Education, and Outreach, Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Guest contributors

This December, Science Borealis is excited to feature a series of stories developed for a story-telling event held at the […]

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A ‘Terror of Tyrannosaurs’: The First Trackways of Tyrannosaurids and Evidence of Gregariousness and Pathology in Tyrannosauridae

21mediair Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science
Richard T. McCrea, Lisa G. Buckley, James O. Farlow, Martin G. Lockley, Philip J. Currie, Neffra A. Matthews, S. George Pemberton, 2014 View Article The post A ‘Terror of Tyrannosaurs’: The First Trackways of Tyrannosaurids and Evidence of Gregariousness and Pathology in Tyrannosauridae appeared first on Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum.

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Body Size and Face Shape Predict the Lifespan of Dogs, Study Shows

Zazie Todd Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
The study of over 150 breeds and crossbreeds shows that size matters, as little dogs live longer—and so do those with a medium head shape rather than a flat face.The Lancashire Heeler is the longest-lived breed. Photo: hansbenn/PixabayBy Zazie Todd PhDWe all wish our pet dogs would live longer. New research out of the UK...

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Companion Animal Psychology Book Club February 2024

Zazie Todd Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
"Thought-provoking. . . . A fresh and rigorous inquiry into how humans can best serve their canine companions. Dog lovers will want to take note." ― Publishers WeeklyBy Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.This month, the Animal Book Club...

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Yes to more evaluation, but a bigger yes to more action

David Kent General Science, Policy and Politics
A report recently published by Shift Insight, UK Reproducibility Network & Vitae, provides an overview of the types of various research culture initiatives throughout the U.K. and also sets out a framework for understanding these initiatives as collective groups of activities. There is certainly a lot going on in the name of “research culture change” with activities aimed...

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COP 28 delivered a compromise deal that disappointed scientists but we are expanding opportunities for YorkU to participate in UN Climate Change spaces

Dawn Bazely Biology and Life Sciences, Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science
  You may have stumbled across recent newspaper articles stating that 2023 was the hottest year on record since humans have tracked temperatures. Should you be alarmed? Without a doubt, yes, especially since scientists have long warned about these climatic changes if greenhouse gas emissions were not curbed. The planet's main hope for slowing anthropogenic...

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IMMpress Volume 11 Issue 3, 2024 – Cover

Yuriy Baglaenko Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science, Policy and Politics
In the intricate tapestry of our world, every individual, community, and nation is interwoven into a web of cause and effect where actions and events in one corner of the globe resonate across borders. This interconnectedness is critically highlighted in the global spread of infectious diseases. An outbreak in one part of the world can...

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The numbers behind the science: how biomedical research varies across the globe (Infographic)

Yuriy Baglaenko Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science, Policy and Politics
The importance of global collaboration is the highlight of this issue, and for good reason. Research is driven by collaboration. Some of the world’s most pressing health issues are not limited to one geographical location, and so a global understanding of these issues is essential. One of the greatest public health successes ever achieved was...

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