Articles
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Songbird secrets
Promiscuity, divorce and speedy migration are all part of the life of a songbird
Posted on September 1, 2010
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Playing with fire
A Carleton University engineer is trying to keep buildings from going up in smoke
Posted on August 26, 2010
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Painless parenting
Reassuring words are not always what the doctor orders to help kids work through painful medical procedures
Posted on August 18, 2010
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Barcoding life
Churchill, Man., is the epicentre of a project that aims to identify every species on Earth
Posted on August 11, 2010
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Building smarts
Ray Hoemsen and Tom Akerstream discuss their collaboration to construct the most energy efficient and sustainable office building in North America
Posted on August 5, 2010
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Send in the bacteria
Computer controlled microbes could soon serve as a first line of attack against cancer
Posted on July 28, 2010
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Seeing red
A colourful contact lens may soon help people living with diabetes monitor their blood glucose levels
Posted on July 21, 2010
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Making (brain) waves
Carleton's new research lab will probe the mysteries of the mind
Posted on July 14, 2010
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Keeping phones focused
Tigran Galstian’s tiny autofocus lens is poised to shake up the camera-phone industry
Posted on July 7, 2010
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Fertilizer from the sea
An agricultural scientist unlocks the secrets to seaweed’s nourishing qualities
Posted on June 30, 2010
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ICORD: A world without barriers
Rick Hansen talks about cutting-edge spinal cord research being conducted at the International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries
Posted on June 24, 2010
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i2EYE with Stephen Hawking and Neil Turok
Two world-renowned theoretical physicists on their field of study, and the future of Canada’s Perimeter Institute
Posted on June 16, 2010
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Paleo art
Michael Skrepnick brings dinosaurs back to life with the stroke of his brush
Posted on June 9, 2010
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Pollution solution
On the 10th anniversary of the Walkerton tragedy, an Acadia chemist has created an innovative system that could help prevent similar drinking-water contamination
Posted on June 2, 2010
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Chemical switch
By manipulating chemical reactions, a Queen’s chemist has set his sights on greening an industry
Posted on May 26, 2010
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Postpartum relief
One in seven Canadian women suffers from postpartum depression. A New Brunswick researcher is looking for ways to help them — and their spouses.
Posted on May 19, 2010
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Project waste water
Four Ryerson students turn a school assignment into an innovative method for keeping chemicals out of our water
Posted on May 12, 2010
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A symphony of science
Canadian university laboratories are making beautiful — and unique — music
Posted on May 5, 2010
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The amazing ‘sensorium suite’ of Dr. Houston
A Waterloo researcher turns everyday sound into a unique theatrical experience
Posted on April 28, 2010
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Butterflies in the boreal
Shifting butterfly ranges are signalling shifts in the climate
Posted on April 21, 2010
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Hip-hop storytellers
University of Regina professor Charity Marsh helps young aboriginal people express their life experiences through music — connecting to their roots, and to the world around them
Posted on April 15, 2010
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Trapping an invader
University of Windsor researchers use multi-disciplinary approach to preserve Great Lakes sport fishing
Posted on April 7, 2010
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Beefing up
A new E. coli vaccine for cattle could help make food and water safe, and save lives in the process
Posted on March 31, 2010
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The power of autism
A new test reveals untapped reading abilities in some autistic people
Posted on March 24, 2010
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Disappearing act
Species extinction is occurring at an unprecedented rate, and the Beaty Biodiversity Centre provides a new home for finding solutions.
Posted on March 17, 2010
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Particle accelerating … in high school
From analyzing acid rain and taste-testing honey to studying meteorites, Canadian students are making the most of rare research time on Canada’s synchrotron
Posted on March 10, 2010
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Nose jobs
Carleton researcher examines the power of an electronic sniffer
Posted on March 3, 2010
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Faces of aggression
NHL enforcers tend to have wide faces, but does the broadness of a face mean aggressiveness of character?
Posted on March 1, 2010
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Snow fall
In the lead-up to the 2010 Winter Olympics, a champion for snow is making some noise from the mountaintops of northern British Columbia
Posted on February 24, 2010
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The STEALTH advantage
Satellite technology gives the Canadian Alpine Ski Team a competitive edge
Posted on February 17, 2010
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An accidental soft landing
Inspired by his passion, Aaron Coret develops a training tool to set a standard of safety for the ski industry
Posted on February 11, 2010
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Biology in motion
The way a person moves can say a lot about them. Nikolaus Troje is looking at how our feelings and movements are linked.
Posted on February 5, 2010
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Rethinking the pine beetle
Now that the mountain pine beetle has affected almost 15 million hectares of British Columbia forest, Joerg Bohlmann hopes to save the rest of Canada from the same fate
Posted on January 21, 2010
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A Partnership of peoples
UBC’s Museum of Anthropology has built successful relationships with international Indigenous communities. Its renewal project exemplifies this collaborative spirit.
Posted on January 13, 2010
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Decade in review
Ten science stories that defined the ’00s
Posted on January 6, 2010
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i2EYE with James Hesser
The director of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory looks back on 2009, the International Year of Astronomy
Posted on December 23, 2009
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Model scientists
By tracking hurricanes, two Quebec researchers are creating a tool that predicts future climate trends
Posted on December 16, 2009
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i2EYE with Andrew Weaver
One of the world’s leading climate scientists talks about Canada’s contribution to climate-change research
Posted on December 9, 2009
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Extreme exposure
What happens to the human body when it is stuck in a deep-freeze or caught in sweltering heat? A new Brock lab is studying the effects of extreme temperatures
Posted on December 2, 2009
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Green Growers
A new research lab on the West Coast wants to put the “pest” back in pest control for gardens everywhere
Posted on November 25, 2009
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Building better bridges
The ISIS Canada Research Network provides civil engineers with smarter ways to build, repair and monitor structures
Posted on November 10, 2009
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Viral control
The new Canadian Center for Vaccinology, in Halifax, is helping prevent the spread of emerging viruses
Posted on November 4, 2009
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Fear factor
Could we someday selectively erase our worst fears?
Posted on October 28, 2009
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Fuels of the future?
Two Ryerson University engineers are testing algae-based biofuels to help green the airline industry
Posted on October 21, 2009
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i2EYE with Bif Naked
Vancouver’s unforgettable rocker talks about how a few researchers at UBC have helped her — and some new friends — win the battle against breast cancer
Posted on October 7, 2009
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Cultural evolution
A University of Calgary archaeologist discovers that chimps have been using tools since the Stone Age
Posted on September 30, 2009
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i2EYE with Bruce McNaughton
Canada’s ‘$20 million man’ on how neuroscience is unlocking the mysteries of memory and the aging brain
Posted on September 16, 2009
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Little boxes
Suburban living is booming across Canada. A Dalhousie researcher is investigating the impacts of this ‘outward migration’
Posted on September 9, 2009
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FISHing for answers
A new diagnostic technology could revolutionize cancer testing and treatment
Posted on September 2, 2009
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i2EYE with Palmiro Campagna
What can we learn from the birth of Canada’s high-tech jet fighter 50 years after its death?
Posted on August 26, 2009
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Testing ground
A unique Toronto facility finds what works and what doesn’t in medical devices
Posted on August 19, 2009
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Ocean view
The NEPTUNE Canada network will give scientists — and the public — an unprecedented view of our underwater world
Posted on August 12, 2009
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Space reader
Understanding the conditions in space is vital for future space missions to Jupiter and beyond
Posted on August 6, 2009
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Filling the glass
A new national research network is trying to ensure that every Canadian has access to clean drinking water
Posted on July 29, 2009
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i2EYE with Bartha Maria Knoppers
Stem-cell research in the United States recently got a boost. One of Canada’s leading bioethicists looks at what this means for stem-cell research in Canada
Posted on July 22, 2009
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Environmental legacy
Can the effects of pollution be passed on through genes? Biologist Chris Somers is finding out
Posted on July 15, 2009
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Rebooting the search for dark matter
Astrophysicists in Sudbury are hoping to find the missing mass of our universe
Posted on July 8, 2009
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Seeking the perfect storm
John Hanesiak chases extreme weather in the name of atmospheric science
Posted on June 30, 2009
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Science savvy
Challenging students to get excited about the world of science
Posted on June 24, 2009
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i2EYE with Diane Nalini de Kerckhove
A physicist celebrates the International Year of Astronomy through song
Posted on June 17, 2009
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Gasping for breath
Fanshawe College researchers seek links between rapid changes in air quality and health
Posted on June 10, 2009
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Saving the seaside
A Halifax researcher is making sure coastal construction projects don’t come at the expense of vulnerable ecosystems
Posted on June 3, 2009
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Auto stress
Two University of Windsor researchers are finding out just how stressful it is for those working in the auto sector
Posted on May 27, 2009
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Roads scholar
Baher Abdulhai is using every tool he can to help you reach your destination a little faster
Posted on May 20, 2009
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i2EYE with Steve McLean
Canada’s chief astronaut talks about the yearlong process of recruiting the next generation of space travellers
Posted on May 20, 2009
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Spinal intrigue
A Calgary researcher tackles the mystery behind chronic back pain
Posted on May 6, 2009
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i2EYE with Alan Hildebrand
A top Canadian space researcher talks about tracking meteorites and keeping doomsday asteroids at bay
Posted on April 29, 2009
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World Intellectual Property Day 2009
Green innovation: A sign of positive change
Posted on April 24, 2009
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Tracking a behemoth
Learning more about the Greenland shark helps researchers better understand Arctic ecosystems
Posted on April 22, 2009
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Family vacation
Sarika Cullis-Suzuki travelled Europe with her famous father looking for sustainable solutions for Canada
Posted on April 15, 2009
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A life's legacy
Dignity Therapy is a novel approach to palliative care that allows patients facing death to record their memories, thoughts and hopes
Posted on April 8, 2009
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The view from Nunavut
As Nunavut turns 10, what are researchers learning about the changing territory, and how are they taking a different approach to science in the North?
Posted on April 1, 2009
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Diagnosis: “aquatic osteoporosis”
Low calcium levels causing lake species to die in boreal lakes
Posted on March 25, 2009
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Recreating nature
Simulating climate change at Western’s new Biotron facility
Posted on March 18, 2009
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i2EYE with Peter Borwein
Celebrating a passion for Pi with renowned Simon Fraser University mathematician
Posted on March 11, 2009
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Myth buster
Rediscovering Islam’s forgotten scientific contributions
Posted on March 4, 2009
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Power to the people
A computer science student is helping wheelchair-bound seniors help themselves
Posted on February 25, 2009
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Breaking the ice
New nanomaterial could soon keep hydro wires ice-free
Posted on February 18, 2009
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Talking evolution
Celebrating Charles Darwin’s legacy with evolutionary biologist Douglas Morris
Posted on February 11, 2009
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Promises fulfilled
Looking at the legacy of thousands of black slaves who fled to Canada in the 1800s
Posted on February 4, 2009
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Groove operator
Distributed Digital Music Archives and Libraries researchers are liberating music from the vinyl vaults—using a high-powered microscope
Posted on January 28, 2009
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People power
New energy-harvesting device generates power one step at a time
Posted on January 21, 2009
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Sibling success
Two brothers stand to revolutionize laboratory extraction processes
Posted on January 14, 2009
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i2EYE with writer Robert Sawyer
Science fiction writer Robert J. Sawyer to become the first writer-in-residence at the Canadian Light Source
Posted on January 7, 2009
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Striving for excellence
Research infrastructure is helping fuel Canada’s competitive edge
Posted on January 5, 2009
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The year in review
Some of the cutting-edge research InnovationCanada.ca covered in 2008
Posted on December 23, 2008
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Ice tracker
Can modern climate science help locate Sir John Franklin's long-lost ships?
Posted on December 17, 2008
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Spreading science
In high school, James MacLeod won science fair competitions for his research on HIV/AIDS. Now he’s translating that experience into opportunities for his fellow university students.
Posted on December 10, 2008
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i2EYE with HIV researcher Mark Wainberg
A Canadian expert takes stock of the fight against HIV/AIDS
Posted on December 1, 2008
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The coolest class on Earth
A Canadian Arctic expedition inspires students to become future environmental leaders
Posted on November 26, 2008
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The engine of progress
University of Windsor professor, 'Mr. Diesel', searches for the ultimate clean engine
Posted on November 19, 2008
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i2EYE with Dr. Holger Herwig
A top military historian talks about war and how we remember
Posted on November 11, 2008
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How to mend a broken bone - try glue
Posted on November 5, 2008
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Thinking pink
Researchers are investigating receptor pathways that are important in the development of mammary tumours
Posted on October 29, 2008
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Touching a chord
A University of Waterloo engineer seeks to discover how touch can change a piano’s sound
Posted on October 24, 2008
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Awesome OSUM
Two Quebec teenagers team up to create software that could benefit astrophysics
Posted on October 9, 2008
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i2EYE with Dr. Marla Shapiro
A Public Battle - Dr. Shapiro shares her personal struggle with breast cancer and her public efforts for fundraising
Posted on October 1, 2008
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EOS: Shedding light on novel radiology
What if we could view the human body without overexposing it to harmful X-rays? Here is the short story of a success that has revolutionized the world of radiology
Posted on September 24, 2008
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A new shade of green
A super-ecologically friendly building promises to set new standards for sustainability and “going green”
Posted on September 3, 2008
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Photonics applications in terrorism prevention and public security
Posted on August 27, 2008
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Probing the marketplace
Canada Establishes World’s First Molecular Probe Commercialization Centre
Posted on August 20, 2008
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A stargazer's guide to the universe
University of Western Ontario researchers revolutionize meteor observation
Posted on August 13, 2008
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i2EYE with olympian Catriona Le May Doan
Le May Doan shares her thoughts on the impact of science on sport
Posted on August 6, 2008
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The bionic arm
New mind-controlled artificial arm gives amputees unprecedented dexterity and freedom
Posted on July 30, 2008
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A helping hand
Ontario university students invent a life-saving CPR device
Posted on July 23, 2008
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LEED-ing the way for green building
The BC Cancer Agency Research Centre leads the surge of green construction with a gold rating for building sustainability
Posted on July 16, 2008
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Just do it!
University of Windsor researcher believes anxiety can motivate people to look after their health
Posted on July 9, 2008
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Advancing the fight against MS
With unparalleled research efforts underway, Canadian scientists redraw the battle lines in the fight against “Canada’s disease”
Posted on July 2, 2008
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Alien forecast
By measuring weather in the Martian arctic, Canadian scientists help determine potential life on Mars
Posted on May 23, 2008
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Shedding light on dark matter
Canadian research activities help probe the mystery of dark matter
Posted on May 22, 2008
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Lofty gardens
A Halifax researcher explores how plant-covered roofs can save energy and make cities more liveable
Posted on May 21, 2008
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i2EYE with green roofs guru Steven Peck
Did you know that atop every building lies the opportunity to bring nature back to the concrete jungle?
Posted on May 20, 2008
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Doubling the sun’s power
Two young Quebeckers develop a device to double solar energy gains
Posted on May 19, 2008
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i2EYE with GI diet author Rick Gallop
Keeping blood sugar stable is key to permanent weight loss
Posted on January 31, 2008
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Eggs for eggheads
Derek Clouthier confirms that a good breakfast goes a long way
Posted on January 1, 2008
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Fifty and fatigued
Montreal researchers demonstrate that the need to get enough sleep grows as we age, yet can be more difficult to achieve
Posted on January 1, 2008
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Kicking butts
An exercise lab at the University of Western Ontario hopes to help smokers trade nicotine fits for fitness
Posted on January 1, 2008
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Omega-rich or o-mega marketing?
University of Guelph researchers investigate whether Omega-3 fortified foods help fight cardiovascular disease
Posted on January 1, 2008
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The skinny on exercise
A McMaster University researcher shows that even a little exercise can produce results, no matter what shape you're in
Posted on January 1, 2008
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Say it with a song
A student-created music program helps autistic youth build confidence and communication skills
Posted on November 30, 2007
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Stats sleuth
Posted on November 15, 2007
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Wired to learn
Posted on November 15, 2007
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i2EYE with neuroscientist Daniel Levitin
A Rock n' Roll State of Mind...
Posted on November 13, 2007
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Not just fiddling around
Studying and archiving the music of Cape Breton Island protects its unique heritage and serves as a cultural preservation model
Posted on November 1, 2007
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From megabytes to masterpiece
University of Manitoba composer Örjan Sandred uses computers to create new music
Posted on November 1, 2007
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Every move they make
Researchers at Bloorview Kids Rehab help severely disabled children communicate through music
Posted on November 1, 2007
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Keys to success
University of Ottawa researchers make learning to play the piano more successful through the analysis of teaching techniques
Posted on November 1, 2007
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Scientific ensemble
Researchers converge at Montreal's renowned music research centre to study the effect of music on the brain
Posted on November 1, 2007
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Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink
Asha Suppiah’s desalination technology could help address the global shortage of safe drinking water
Posted on September 25, 2007
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Cell talk
By understanding how cells communicate, world-renowned researcher Tony Pawson at Toronto’s Mount Sinai Hospital leads the battle against cancer and heart disease
Posted on September 25, 2007
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Mighty mice
Posted on September 15, 2007
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Disease fighter
Posted on September 15, 2007
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Enviroman
University of Calgary researcher David Keith pioneers new energy technologies that he hopes will inspire environmental public policy.
Posted on September 1, 2007
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Wrestling with biodiversity
The inventor of DNA barcoding, Paul Hebert, leads the charge for an international effort to understand the earth's biodiversity
Posted on September 1, 2007
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Putting the 'al' in oil patch
University of Regina researcher Christine Chan creates the first-ever artificial intelligence systems to boost performance in the oil and gas industry
Posted on September 1, 2007
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The challenge of the science journalist
Bob McDonald, Host of CBC's Quirks & Quarks, was Chair of the distinguished panel of judges for the CFI’s 2007 Superstars of Innovation Writer’s Award
Posted on September 1, 2007
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Voyage of discovery: How I learned to stop hating science and write about it
Posted on September 1, 2007
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'UNO' you want it
MIT hopeful Ben Gulak creates an eco-friendly bike chock full of power and “cool”
Posted on July 24, 2007
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i2EYE with neuroscientist Karim Nader
Memories can be altered with liberating results
Posted on July 24, 2007
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i2EYE with astronomer Russ Taylor
Infinity and Beyond: A look at the universe, one atom at a time
Posted on July 24, 2007
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Finding fault
Posted on July 15, 2007
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Water world
Posted on July 15, 2007
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Fantastic voyage, from fiction to reality
École Polytechnique de Montréal researchers make new inroads for cancer treatment by using MRI to track and propel devices through the bloodstream
Posted on July 1, 2007
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Quantum leap
University of Waterloo researchers take computing to the molecular level, leading to tiny, power-packed computers and security systems
Posted on July 1, 2007
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Rock star
A meteorite launches a University of Alberta researcher to the forefront of space geology, potentially putting Canada aboard a Mars mission
Posted on July 1, 2007
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Robots to the rescue
University of Ottawa researchers design smart devices to make rescue missions more successful
Posted on July 1, 2007
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Getting to the heart of the matter
Lia D’Abate goes from prime-time medicine to front-line heart research
Posted on May 22, 2007
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Heartbreakers
At the University of Manitoba, researchers are zeroing in on a gene that kills heart cells
Posted on May 22, 2007
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i2EYE with broadcaster Mike Duffy
Science and prevention are key to solving heart health issues
Posted on May 22, 2007
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Killer drugs
Posted on May 15, 2007
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Prescribing safety
Posted on May 2, 2007
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The Da Vinci mode
CSTAR researchers use robotic heart surgery to cut recovery time in half
Posted on May 1, 2007
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Safe sex
A University of British Columbia researcher helps spinal cord patients safely become parents.
Posted on May 1, 2007
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The picture of health
Imaging technology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute shows cardiologists the best path to treating heart disease
Posted on May 1, 2007
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Cracking the hypertension code
L'Université de Montréal research into the genetic causes of high blood pressure could mean relief for millions of sufferers
Posted on May 1, 2007
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i2EYE with Senator Wilbert Keon
Keon sees a strong future for Canadian heart research
Posted on May 1, 2007
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Green paper
Posted on April 15, 2007
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Putting Canada on the GPS map
Posted on March 15, 2007
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Follow the lidar
Researchers at Dalhousie University probe the Arctic skies with lasers for answers to climate change
Posted on March 1, 2007
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Walking on thin ice
With Arctic sea ice fast disappearing, a University of Manitoba researcher helps to address issues of sovereignty, environment, and culture
Posted on March 1, 2007
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Delving into the past to predict the future
An Arctic researcher yields a treasure trove of climate change information from the bottom of lakes
Posted on March 1, 2007
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The northern links
University of Northern British Columbia researchers create an online meeting place to study the North and connect communities
Posted on March 1, 2007
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Frost-byte
Université Laval researchers create an online database for Canada and other Arctic nations to share information about the North.
Posted on March 1, 2007
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Not just complaining about the weather
Alysia Garmulewicz prescribes an outlook of action and optimism to challenge climate change
Posted on March 1, 2007
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Securing an IPY legacy
Posted on March 1, 2007
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Estuary
Posted on March 1, 2007
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Building a nation of discoverers and innovators
Posted on January 15, 2007
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
Research and innovation in Canada: A brief history
Posted on January 15, 2007
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Canada Foundation for Innovation
Building the Infrastructure for a Nation of Innovation
Posted on January 15, 2007
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Canada Research Chairs
Making an impact
Posted on January 15, 2007
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Publicly-Funded Research and Innovation: Canada’s Key to the 21st Century
Posted on January 15, 2007
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Sounds of hope
Inspired by her family, Kayla Cornale developed a teaching system that allows autistic children to learn through music
Posted on November 1, 2006
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Nanotechnology is calling, microscopes are answering
As the nano-scale world grows, researchers at Alberta and McMaster universities develop the microscope technology to conquer it
Posted on November 1, 2006
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Tiny titan: Nanotechnology in our future
Posted on November 1, 2006
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Nanotechnology as choreography: Great form, useful function?
Posted on November 1, 2006
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Making a mark with molecules
World-class nanotech research community puts Montreal on the biomedical map by developing new technologies for medical treatments
Posted on November 1, 2006
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Labs in your pocket
Nanotechnology researchers at the University of Waterloo create miniature electronics capable of detecting environmental threats, storing enormous amounts of data, and producing clean energy
Posted on November 1, 2006
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Big thoughts on little science
Posted on November 1, 2006
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Healing alliance
Beating breast cancer is no small feat. At the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, researchers collaborate to battle the disease
Posted on October 15, 2006
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Where science and journalism meet: Telling a great story of a great quest
Posted on September 15, 2006
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Solving a molecular mystery
Understanding HIV/AIDS at a molecular level helps James MacLeod uncover big answers
Posted on September 15, 2006
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The human pursuit of the unknown
Posted on September 15, 2006
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Filter fortunes
McMaster University’s separation technology results in commercial successes
Posted on July 31, 2006
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No water, no cry
A thriving partnership between the University of Toronto and Performance Plants Inc. sows the seeds for a new generation of drought-tolerant crops
Posted on July 31, 2006
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Investing in the future
Posted on July 31, 2006
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Business-University research: Improving interactions between individuals
Posted on July 31, 2006
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Paving the way to a PAR-fect discovery
Taking the road less travelled, a young inventor turns waste plastic into paving material
Posted on July 31, 2006
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Turning research into opportunity
Scientists at McGill University launch their own company to take anticancer therapies from lab to market
Posted on July 1, 2006
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Picture-perfect therapy
An academic and industry partnership transforms the treatment of stroke
Posted on July 1, 2006
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Good things come in small packages
A national research network is helping to make Canada a leader in microsystems technology
Posted on July 1, 2006
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Change the climate and you change the weather
A view from the public sector
Posted on May 1, 2006
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Cooling off: A sustainable path to our climate change goals
A view from the academic sector
Posted on May 1, 2006
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Clear national policies on energy and climate change are needed
A view from the private sector
Posted on May 1, 2006
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Missing the mark can be a good thing
Students learn scientific success doesn’t always come in the form you expect
Posted on May 1, 2006
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Shedding light on global dimming
Dalhousie University Researchers Track Pathways of Pollution
Posted on May 1, 2006
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Turning a greenhouse gas into green energy
Although carbon dioxide is known as a notorious greenhouse gas, the International Test Centre for CO2 Capture finds ways to make it a valuable energy resource
Posted on May 1, 2006
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Reach for the top
Trent University's state-of-the-art research centre offers a bird's-eye view of the effects of climate change
Posted on May 1, 2006
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Wishing well
Providing clean water, one village at a time
Posted on March 1, 2006
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The myth of abundant Canadian water
Posted on March 1, 2006
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Getting to the root of water quality
Posted on March 1, 2006
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Dirty water
Trent University's Water Quality Centre shows us it's time to clean up our act
Posted on March 1, 2006
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Watching the river flow
The Université de Montréal's researchers fish for answers to keep our rivers healthy
Posted on March 1, 2006
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Fire and rain
Understanding how erosion and floods affect post-forest-fire watersheds could save lives and millions of dollars
Posted on March 1, 2006
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Between land and sea
Researchers at the Mount Allison Coastal Wetlands Institute (MACWI) sift fact from fiction to better understand wetlands regions
Posted on March 1, 2006
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Viruses - a cure for cancer?
Natalie Raso joins the fight against cancer through her groundbreaking virus therapy research
Posted on January 16, 2006
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From data to diagnosis
Early detection of mental illness offers a fighting chance for a normal and productive life
Posted on January 16, 2006
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The promise of innovation: better health and quality life
Posted on January 16, 2006
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Humanitarianism: The forgotten dimension of science
Posted on January 16, 2006
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Vaccine machine
CANVAC researchers use robots to measure immune responses for new vaccines
Posted on January 1, 2006
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Stealth blood
Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) aim to make blood transfusions safer by camouflaging red blood cells
Posted on January 1, 2006
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From outer space to the operating room
University of Calgary investigators incorporate space technology to create a surgical robot that's out of this world
Posted on January 1, 2006
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Arm in arm through changing times
Posted on November 1, 2005
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Dust in the wind
Dustin Hughes helps save the earth by creating a wind column to turn CO2 in the atmosphere into useable energy
Posted on November 1, 2005
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Canada missing out on environmental innovation
Posted on November 1, 2005
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Keeping our true North, strong and free
Year-long Arctic expedition's findings crucial to future development of Canada's North
Posted on November 1, 2005
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Breathing easy
Researchers at York University are developing better air quality forecasts they hope will help Canadians avoid some potentially fatal health problems
Posted on November 1, 2005
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Mine makeover
University of British Columbia researchers aim to transform mining into a sustainable and environmentally conscious industry
Posted on November 1, 2005
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Getting the dirt on climate change
Researchers in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, dig deep to find out how forest management activity affects the emission of greenhouse gases
Posted on November 1, 2005
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Minding the gap
Posted on September 1, 2005
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Telling the research story
Posted on September 1, 2005
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Cancer combat
Jaime Blais targets the toughest tumour cells to help find a cure for cancer
Posted on September 1, 2005
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The great hope
17-year-old Sami Obaid has stepped into the research ring, and is getting ready to deliver a knock-out punch to Parkinson’s disease and a host of other degenerative disorders
Posted on July 1, 2005
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Canada's youth-key to an innovative future
Posted on July 1, 2005
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Unique partnership leads to student excellence
Posted on July 1, 2005
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Mind games
At the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO), cyberpsychologists are using the latest virtual reality technology to overcome their fears
Posted on July 1, 2005
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Digging up the past
Archaeological digs are enabling the people of Newfoundland and Labrador to learn more about their history and themselves
Posted on July 1, 2005
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Turf war
Researchers at Olds College are investigating ways to fight the impact of cold and traffic on turf grass in the Canadian Prairies
Posted on July 1, 2005
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Earth detective
Using the latest techniques to analyze chemical elements, a Queen’s University researcher is uncovering some of Nature’s deepest secrets
Posted on July 1, 2005
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Fly me to the moon
As the race to launch mere mortals into orbit heats up, two Canadians are competing for their share of a huge tourism market—in outer space
Posted on May 2, 2005
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Dirt devil
As a precocious youngster, Melissa Battler had a passion for digging up dirt. As an adult, she’s turning that passion into an exciting research career
Posted on May 2, 2005
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Life on Mars
By building a Martian world right here on Earth, University of Winnipeg researchers are hoping to answer one burning question: Is there life on the Red Planet?
Posted on May 1, 2005
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Space weather
By forecasting the weather in space, researchers at the University of Calgary hope to help minimize damage here on Earth
Posted on May 1, 2005
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Star models
To get a close-up look at the Universe’s stellar attractions, astrophysicists at Saint Mary’s University are using a super computer to get the whole picture
Posted on May 1, 2005
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Reaching for the stars
Posted on May 1, 2005
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Space farm
How much food should you pack for a trip to Saturn? And what happens when you run out? University of Guelph researchers have developed unique new technology that promises to turn the average space ship into a flying, self-sustaining farm
Posted on May 1, 2005
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Finger on the pulsars
At McGill University, astrophysicists are keeping close tabs on pulsars to help them understand the mysteries of the universe
Posted on May 1, 2005
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Canada's place in space
Posted on May 1, 2005
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Wonder weed
To help cancer patients deal with the devastating effects of chemotherapy, researchers at Wilfrid Laurier University are investigating how the human body can mimic marijuana's medicinal properties
Posted on March 2, 2005
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Fueling around
A desire to help others is the power behind this young inventor's success
Posted on March 1, 2005
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Location! Location! Location!
Researchers at the University of Calgary are perfecting the science behind global positioning systems
Posted on March 1, 2005
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Sea-ing is believing
Using new technology, researchers at the University of Victoria are traveling to the deepest reaches of the ocean—and getting an up-close look at a new and mysterious environment
Posted on March 1, 2005
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All in the genes
Toronto researchers are looking to mouse genes to help them find lifesaving cures and treatments that can be transferred to humans
Posted on March 1, 2005
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Measuring the success of research
Posted on March 1, 2005
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My career as an inventor
Posted on March 1, 2005
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Small world
Theoretical physicists at Mcmaster University are studying the smallest of sub-atomic particles in hopes of making big changes in the way we live
Posted on March 1, 2005
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Science strategies for a smart Canada
Posted on January 31, 2005
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Blueberries: the elixir of healthy aging
Students show benefits of fruits in fighting diseases associated with aging
Posted on January 31, 2005
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Sharc bait
Through the University of Western Ontario, researchers are using high-tech bait—a powerful new computing network—to reel in the "Great Whites" of the research world
Posted on January 31, 2005
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Animal profiler
Using DNA fingerprinting techniques usually reserved for gruesome crime scenes, Trent University researchers are collecting new information about Canada's wildlife population and the conservation of endangered species
Posted on January 31, 2005
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These eyes of mine
In a new twist on virtual reality, Laurentian University researchers are using hi-tech eyes to get a better view of the hazards of working in some of Canada's deepest mines
Posted on January 31, 2005
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The path of most resistance
In his quest to find a vaccine for HIV/AIDS, a University of Manitoba researcher is working to isolate the gene that makes some people naturally immune to the virus
Posted on January 31, 2005
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Looking for a chemical reaction
In an effort to reduce the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and the environment, a University of Ottawa researcher is developing unique methods that are changing the way that chemicals react
Posted on November 1, 2004
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Extreme ice
Eager to develop new safety techniques, University of Manitoba researchers are using a unique new wind tunnel to simulate the icy conditions that threaten aircraft and hydro-electric infrastructure
Posted on November 1, 2004
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Fly in the ointment
Probing deep inside the household fruit fly, Dalhousie researchers are hoping to find the formula for new treatments for a range of genetic disorders
Posted on November 1, 2004
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Lights, cameras, action!
At Canada's northernmost university, Athabasca researchers are hoping to tame the potentially destructive power of the Northern Lights
Posted on November 1, 2004
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Road trip
In her quest to develop flexible and affordable steels for the automobile manufacturing industry, a Queen's researcher finds herself in the driver's seat
Posted on November 1, 2004
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Scholarly freedom and the future of our universities
Posted on November 1, 2004
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Forget me not
Anxious to shed light on the dark world of Alzheimer's Disease, researchers at the Université de Montréal are using sophisticated new computers to probe the farthest reaches of the human brain
Posted on September 19, 2004
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Learning a lesson
To save students from a lifetime of illiteracy, Concordia researchers are turning to the power of the Web
Posted on September 8, 2004
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Out of Africa
York University researchers are digitally archiving thousands of documents that reveal how Africans fleeing the slave trade in the 18th Century relocated in Upper Canada
Posted on September 1, 2004
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Sporty business
Star athletes have always been the centre of attention in the sports world. Now, researchers at the University of Alberta are shining a spotlight on a different playing field—where business is the main attraction
Posted on September 1, 2004
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Family tree
A unique population database is helping researchers trace the origins of Quebec society—with the click of a mouse
Posted on September 1, 2004
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Art attack
Using the latest science, Queen's University researchers are waging war against the elements that threaten to destroy Canadian contemporary art
Posted on September 1, 2004
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Aboriginal arithmetic
Anxious to share his love for mathematics, a researcher at the First Nations University of Canada is giving his students the tools they need to cope in a modern world
Posted on September 1, 2004
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Challenges for social scientists
Posted on September 1, 2004
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Tea-rific skin
Sara Small and Ronan MacParland knew the health benefits of drinking green tea were well documented. Then they decided to find out if wearing green tea might also be good for what ails you
Posted on September 1, 2004
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Show and tell
Posted on July 1, 2004
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Rock the boat
A University of Western Ontario researcher develops an ingenious new balance measuring device
Posted on July 1, 2004
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Forest ranger
To preserve the health of our forests and keep deadly chemicals out of the human food chain, a UNB researcher has developed new, environmentally friendly technology
Posted on June 1, 2004
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Bone weary
Faced with long waiting lists for treatment, a fractured bone or hip can turn into a senior's worst nightmare. Now, UBC researchers are addressing the problem before it happens
Posted on June 1, 2004
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Burning desire
Armed with the latest technology, a team of Alberta researchers is determined to limit the scarring that results from devastating burns
Posted on June 1, 2004
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Vaccine nation
To fight emerging global viruses, Canadian researchers are banding together to create potent new vaccines
Posted on April 1, 2004
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Capital collaborations
An Ottawa researcher dreams big and shows an entire industry that teamwork is the key to innovation
Posted on April 1, 2004
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Rock and roll researcher
When a young B.C. researcher hits the airwaves at MTV Canada , she proves that science can be music to the ears
Posted on April 1, 2004
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Upwardly mobile
As aging baby boomers nurse their aching joints, Queen’s University researchers are working to keep them moving
Posted on February 24, 2004
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Vision quest
With hot new technology, researchers are getting an up-close look at vision-related disabilities
Posted on February 24, 2004
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Health from the hive
Posted on February 2, 2004
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Pain killers
Posted on February 1, 2004
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Hearing aid
In their quest to help seniors cope with hearing loss, researchers at UWO are all ears
Posted on February 1, 2004
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Nutty affairs
Peanut allergies can drive you nuts
Posted on December 2, 2003
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It's in the genes!
A teenager heads for the lab and proves he's got the will to succeed
Posted on October 2, 2003
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Pinpointing the gene
Montreal researchers have identified the genes responsible for four rare and sometimes fatal diseases
Posted on October 1, 2003
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Retirement moms
A Nova Scotia researcher has discovered a gene that may allow women to have babies well into old age
Posted on October 1, 2003
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Green genes
Ontario researchers are using a DNA barcode system to protect species at risk
Posted on October 1, 2003
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In the genes
Looking for new ways to fight cancer, researchers turn to the science of genomics
Posted on October 1, 2003
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Stormy weather
As space storms threaten planet Earth, Canadian researchers are using powerful computers to help forecast and avoid the worst
Posted on June 20, 2003
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Star search
A new generation of super telescopes is giving B.C. researchers a front-row seat to the universe
Posted on June 20, 2003
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At the speed of light
It all started when Warren Fenton's curiosity about lasers was piqued
Posted on June 2, 2003
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How old is the universe?
Posted on June 1, 2003
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Brighter than the sun
A world-class facility in Saskatoon promises to light up the lives of Canadian researchers
Posted on June 1, 2003
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Super power
Armed with exceptional speed and strength, a new computer network shows some muscle.
Posted on March 3, 2003
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Salt of the earth
With a dash of determination, a P.E.I. student investigates the island's water supply.
Posted on March 2, 2003
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Ottawa goes hollywood
New Digital Cinema Centre redefines moviemaking
Posted on March 1, 2003
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Psychology of crime
A novel network connects mental health researchers
Posted on March 1, 2003
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Leaders in language
Language training goes beyond the spoken word
Posted on March 1, 2003
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Aboriginal city dwellers
Gathering data on the urban Aboriginal population
Posted on March 1, 2003
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ARMD and dangerous
Posted on March 1, 2003
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Spinal cord
B.C. researchers are giving patients with spinal cord injuries new hope for mobility.
Posted on March 1, 2003
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Understanding the brain
Researchers mapping the brain are giving patients with disorders new hope.
Posted on March 1, 2003
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Invasion of nanorobots
Microscopic robots are poised to fight diseases and revolutionize modern technology
Posted on December 3, 2002
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Bar-coded bugs
Scanning insects for clues to our changing world
Posted on December 1, 2002
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Capture the enemy
New Saskatchewan facility aims to reduce CO2 emissions
Posted on December 1, 2002
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Life after retirement
Coast guard ship finds new career as floating lab
Posted on December 1, 2002
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Congestion relief
Interdisciplinary teams make plan for smooth, safe traffic flow
Posted on December 1, 2002
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Forest station
At a new facility in B.C's forests, researchers are looking for signs of serious environmental threats
Posted on December 1, 2002
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Earth watch
Hot on the trail of the disappearing ozone
Posted on December 1, 2002
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Turning over a new leaf
Posted on September 2, 2002
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Mining for knowledge
Posted on September 1, 2002
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Bad medicine
Preventing adverse drug reactions
Posted on September 1, 2002
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Digging up answers
Posted on September 1, 2002
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Of mice and men
Posted on July 1, 2002
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Needle In the haystack
Posted on July 1, 2002
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Building up the roots
Posted on July 1, 2002
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Studying the behaviour of students in a virtual learning context
Posted on July 1, 2002
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Looking for answers in human development
Posted on July 1, 2002
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Better decision-making in natural resource management
Posted on July 1, 2002
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It's possible to take a green approach and still be productive
Posted on July 1, 2002
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Understanding the genomic basis for cancer
Posted on July 1, 2002
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At times it's a very fine line that separates human and beast
Posted on July 1, 2002
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Finding solutions to help reduce dangerous carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels
Posted on July 1, 2002
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How deep is the ocean?
Posted on July 1, 2002
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Something they didn't see coming: failing-eyesight
Posted on July 1, 2002
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Let there be light...A love for photons
Posted on July 1, 2002
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Virtual road to safety
Posted on June 1, 2002
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Forging partnerships
Community approach transforms aboriginal health research
Posted on May 6, 2002
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An apple a day...
For more than 7 years, Julia has picked them, peeled them, and smashed them into a pulp. But not for the sake of cuisine. Not even a pie
Posted on May 2, 2002
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Green electricity
The answer is blowing in the wind
Posted on May 1, 2002
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Plankton on board
Science serving aquaculture
Posted on May 1, 2002
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Hunting down bacteria
Posted on May 1, 2002
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Taking the field
New visual and audio recording equipment aids Memorial social scientists
Posted on February 12, 2002
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Manure, green-house gas, and Paris
Posted on February 1, 2002
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Bringing up babies
How do we develop language? Looking at it from the baby's point of view
Posted on February 1, 2002
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Ducking the flu
Looking to nature's cutest birds for clues
Posted on February 1, 2002
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Vintage science
At Ontario's wine Institute space-age tools for an age-old craft
Posted on February 1, 2002
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Musical questions
A new centre employs music to explore sound and multimedia research
Posted on February 1, 2002
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When is a forest a sink?
McMaster scientists explore forests’ role in removing CO2
Posted on December 31, 1969