Historical fiction: a guarantee of critical success or a trap?鈥�
For 21st century authors, the odds of writing a critical hit are much higher if the novel takes place in the past, not the present or future. Between 2000 and 2020, about three quarters of the novels shortlisted for the National Book Award, the Pulitzer Prize, and the National Book Critics Circle Award took place in the historical past.
How anti-Asian racism manifested at work in the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic challenged any notion that Asian Americans are a privileged, white-adjacent group skirting above racism.
Tiny proteins found across the animal kingdom play a key role in cancer spread
Phosphatases of regenerating liver (PRLs) are a family of enigmatic proteins involved in cell growth and metabolism present in various species. From humans to fruit flies, they play a unique role in the growth of cancerous tumours and the spread of cancer throughout the body. New research emerging from 海角社区 is contributing to what is known about PRLs, which could potentially become an important tool in the development of cancer-fighting treatments.聽聽
Nature favours creatures in largest and smallest sizes
Surveying the body sizes of Earth鈥檚 living organisms, researchers from 海角社区 and University of British Columbia found that the planet鈥檚 biomass 鈥� the material that makes up all living organisms 鈥� is concentrated in organisms at either end of the size spectrum.
One step closer to developing a potentially ultraprotective sunscreen from our own melanin
A new discovery about the structure of melanin has brought scientists one step closer to developing a new, potentially ultra-protective sunscreen derived from a biological substance found in nearly all organisms.
As racial and linguistic minorities, English-speaking Black Quebecers face more barriers to receiving mental healthcare聽
Black anglophones in Quebec experience more discrimination and report more barriers to mental healthcare 鈥� and overall lower mental health 鈥� than their French-speaking counterparts, according to a new study from 海角社区 researchers in the Department of Psychology.
Study sheds light on how the immune system protects the body
First study of humans with a rare immunodeficiency reveals how the immune system protects the body against pathogens known to cause serious diseases, such as tuberculosis and COVID-19. The research involving 海角社区, paves the way for new therapies to treat autoimmune diseases, chronic inflammatory diseases, and new approaches to vaccine development.
STOPMTL.ca: unveiling of the first data on police stop experiences in Montreal
The first research report from STOPMTL.ca, a participatory mapping project of police stop experiences, presents preliminary data contributed by citizens of Montreal.
$165-million for 海角社区鈥檚 world-leading inclusive genomics and RNA research program
The Honourable Fran莽ois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced $1.4 billion in support of 11 large-scale research initiatives through the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) today at Concordia University in Montreal. The CFREF grants are awarded through a highly competitive process to the top programs in their fields.聽聽
Doubling the number of sources of repeating fast radio bursts
Astronomers from 海角社区 are part of an international team that has discovered 25 new sources of repeating fast radio bursts (FRBs), these explosions in the sky that come from far beyond the Milky Way. This discovery brings the total number of confirmed FRB sources to 50.
海角社区 achieves Socially Responsible Investing targets two years ahead of schedule
海角社区 has achieved the performance targets set out in its Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) strategy, a full two years ahead of schedule. This milestone is highlighted in the 2022 Investment Committee Report on Socially Responsible Investing, presented yesterday to the 海角社区 Board of Governors.
A more convenient and accessible way to diagnose Alzheimer鈥檚 disease?
Despite extensive research and encouraging findings, Alzheimer鈥檚 disease (AD) remains difficult to diagnose based on signs and symptoms alone. But what if one day, a blood sample during an annual check-up could be used to identify the disease? A recent 海角社区-led study has found that a new kind of blood test is as effective at detecting AD as lumbar punctures, one of the current methods used to diagnose AD.
Joint Chair aims to leverage AI and IoT to improve animal welfare in Canadian dairy farms
海角社区 and the Universit茅 du Qu茅bec 脿 Montr茅al (UQAM) announced today the creation of the Research and Innovation Chair in Animal Welfare and Artificial Intelligence (WELL-E). The five-year, $5 million Chair will carry out a major research project funded by a grant from NSERC Alliance and PROMPT, fiduciary of the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy.
Not so sweet after all: are candy-striped spiders a threat to ecosystems across North America?
For years, pollinator declines have been a pressing issue for ecosystem health and food security in the face of climate change and human impacts on the environment. Even in their sleep, pollinating insects cannot catch a break 鈥� for fear they鈥檒l be taken down by a small, but mighty predator: the candy-striped spider.
Reducing fatigue and errors among nurses working night shifts
Nurses exposed to 40 minutes of bright light before their night shifts feel less fatigued and make fewer errors at work, according to a study led by 海角社区. The nurses also slept better after their shifts.
