How much omega-3 do you need daily? New global review reveals DHA and EPA requirements
A new global review uncovers major gaps and inconsistencies in omega-3 guidance, showing why many populations still fail…
Researchers reveal nuclear ‘island’ where magic numbers break down
Atomic nuclei are often described as orderly systems. Certain numbers of protons or neutrons, called magic numbers, usually…
Scientists turn everyday wool into record-breaking ultrablack fabric
A piece of fabric that almost seems to erase light rather than reflect it now exists, and it…
White rocks on Mars point to ancient rainfall and a wetter planet
Light-colored rocks scattered across Mars have become a quiet clue to a louder story about the planet’s past.…
The Milky Way’s stars reveal a hidden history of two galaxies in one
From your place inside the Milky Way, you are living within a galaxy that keeps a detailed chemical…
New gravitational lens measurements reveal a faster expansion rate for the universe
For much of the twentieth century, scientists expected the expanding universe to slow over time. The opposite turned…
$1.7 billion to attract international researchers to Canada
At UdeM today, federal industry minister Mélanie Joly announced details of the $1.7-billion Canada Impact+ Global Research Talent…
A single protein decides when human cells grow old, study finds
Cells are not immortal, and that is a good thing. After a certain number of divisions, many human…
Brain function discovery helps explain why childhood adversity raises metabolic disease risk in women
McGill University researchers have identified a brain function that helps explain why childhood stress raises metabolic health risks…
Record-breaking heatwaves will persist for 1,000 years, study finds
Reaching net zero carbon emissions will not bring quick relief from extreme heat. New research shows that once…
Study suggests ancient skies rained down ingredients for life on Earth
Earth’s earliest atmosphere may have done more than shield the planet from the Sun. New research suggests the…
Arctic Divers Reach Never-Before Explored Ocean Ridge Studded with Volcanoes
The submersible Fendouzhe being deployed off a Chinese icebreaker in the Arctic Ocean. Credit: Courtesy of the Fendouzhe…