See How Scientists Track Polar Bears With Groundbreaking “Burr on Fur” Tags
New “burr on fur” tracking devices provide enhanced monitoring of subadult and adult male polar bears, presenting a less invasive alternative to traditional collars and…
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York University, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is the third-largest university in the country. It was established in 1959 and has since grown to encompass a wide range of programs across multiple faculties, including the Arts, Media, Performance & Design, Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, Science, Health, Engineering, Education, and the Schulich School of Business, which is particularly renowned for its MBA program. York also houses Osgoode Hall Law School, one of Canada’s oldest and most prestigious law schools. The university is known for its progressive programs and strong emphasis on internationalism, evidenced by its global student body and numerous international partnerships. York University is dedicated to providing a broad demographic of students access to higher education, reflecting its motto “The Way Must Be Tried.” Research at York covers a diverse range of disciplines, and it is particularly known for its work in space science, health, and sustainable environmental technologies.
NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover Faces a Particularly Prickly Power Puzzle
After successfully drilling at “Mammoth Lakes 2,” the Curiosity mission team strategized power use for Mars research, integrating environmental observations and remote sensing into the…
A Dramatic Reversal Is Coming – Deciphering the Arctic Ice Speed Paradox
Will ice floating in the Arctic Ocean move faster or slower over the coming decades? The answer to this question will tell us whether marine…
NASA Curiosity Rover’s Scientific Stopover in Mars’ Jau Crater Cluster
NASA’s Mars Curiosity Rover continues its exploration of the Jau crater cluster. The rover’s instruments are actively studying a rock named ‘Mamore,’ while also imaging…
Troubling Findings: Bisexual Women Are Three Times More Likely To Attempt Suicide
A recent study conducted by researchers at York University and ICES revealed that bisexual women are over three times more likely to attempt suicide than…
Surprising Health and Mortality Study: Is Anyone Truly Healthy?
Population-level research suggests nearly all of us have something we could work on. A new long-term study of population-level data shows that when it comes…
“Striking” Differences – New Research Helps Explain Why Obesity Is More Dangerous for Men
Building blocks of blood vessels, known as pericytes, have been linked to inflammation and disease processes in male mice. A study conducted by York University…
AI Use Potentially Dangerous “Shortcuts” To Solve Complex Recognition Tasks
Research from York University finds that even the smartest AI can’t match up to humans’ visual processing. Deep convolutional neural networks (DCNNs) do not view…
Surprising Findings: Bacteria Punish Cheaters and Enforce Fairness Within Their Communities
A study reveals that bacteria can behave “spitefully.” Annoyed by freeloaders? You are not alone, and taking advantage of others is an issue that affects all…
Who Is That? Kids Have Greater Difficulty Recognizing Masked Faces
Children are having difficulty recognizing faces that are partially covered by masks. This could potentially impact social interactions with peers and educators, as well as…
DNA From Air Could Revolutionize Our Ability To Monitor Animal Biodiversity
Two studies have established that air-collected environmental DNA can identify various animal species in zoos, with implications for broader ecological monitoring. This method detects DNA…
COVID-19 Omicron FAQ: Is It a “Super-Variant?” Can It Evade Vaccines? How Transmissible Is It?
Omicron, the first COVID-19 variant to have been upgraded to a variant of concern (VOC) by the World Health Organization (WHO) in a matter of…
Legal Experts: Most Countries Are Violating International Law During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Most countries are not fulfilling their international legal obligations during COVID-19 and other public health emergencies, reveals new research by a consortium of 13 leading…
New Freshwater Database of 12,000 Lakes in 72 Countries Tells Water Quality Story Globally
Although less than one percent of all water in the world is freshwater, it is what we drink and use for agriculture. In other words,…
Unanticipated Consequences of Montreal Protocol: Ozone-Depleting Chemical Alternatives in Our Food and Water
An international environmental agreement to regulate the use of chemicals depleting the ozone layer may have inadvertently allowed higher levels of other harmful chemicals to…
Fascinating Research Solves Mystery of Tuvan Throat Singing [Audio/Video]
In Tuvan throat singing, dual tones are produced simultaneously. The unique style of singing originated in central Asia, where Tuvans have been practicing for generations….
Organic Battery Breakthrough Makes Lithium-Ion Batteries More Environmentally Friendly
York University researchers have discovered a way to make Lithium-powered batteries more environmentally friendly while retaining performance, stability and storage capacity. Lithium-ion batteries use toxic,…
World’s Most Widely Used Insecticides Threaten Survival of Wild Birds
New research at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) shows how the world’s most widely used insecticides could be partly responsible for a dramatic decline in…