/newsroom/taxonomy/term/9533/all en /newsroom/channels/news/better-education-can-mitigate-post-harvest-food-losses-increase-global-food-security-361204 <p>Better educating farmers and food processors about how to avoid post-harvest food losses – which amount to one-third of global food production, worth US$1 trillion annually – would reduce global food insecurity, according to researchers at 91ÉçÇř. </p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:05:18 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 314827 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/genetic-tweaks-can-make-oats-more-nutritious-increase-shelf-life-360285 <p>A recent study from 91ÉçÇř proposes a way to enhance the nutritional value of oats by increasing their content of oleic acid, a type of healthy fat known for its cardiovascular heart benefits and potential to lower diabetes.</p> <p>The findings also suggest this modification could improve their oxidative stability, making oat-based products, such as oat milk, less likely to spoil.</p> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:17:48 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 314696 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-bringing-shackletons-shipwrecked-endurance-back-life-after-100-years-360366 <p>After more than 100 years submerged in the icy waters of Antarctica, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s legendary ship, Endurance, has been revealed in stunning 3D detail, thanks to new subsea scanning and 3D reconstruction technology developed by Deep Ocean Search, <a href="https://voyis.com/endurance-expedition-with-voyis-technology-on-bbc-news/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Voyis Imaging Inc.</a> and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering <a href="/mecheng/james-forbes" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">James Forbes</a> and his research group, <a hre=""></a></p> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:43:13 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 314707 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/new-global-database-dams-and-reservoirs-could-transform-water-management-360232 <p>A groundbreaking <a href="https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-024-03752-9">database</a> developed by the Global Dam Watch  (GDW) consortium is set to transform the global understanding of dams and reservoirs. </p> <p>Co-ordinated and led by members of a research lab at 91ÉçÇř, with funding from World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the World Bank, the database integrates existing global datasets to provide the most comprehensive resource for large-scale analyses to date.</p> Mon, 07 Oct 2024 19:10:36 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 314684 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-wildfires-and-air-pollution-348496 <p>Wildfires have burned through more than one million hectares in Alberta this spring and have forced thousands from their homes. Quebec, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories are also battling active fires (<a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-wildfire-air-pollution-health-side-effects/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Globe and Mail</a>). </p> <p>Here are some experts from 91ÉçÇř who can provide comment on this issue: </p> Tue, 30 May 2023 16:25:57 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 301948 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/dream-discovery-melatonins-key-role-rem-sleep-revealed-358233 <p>A significant breakthrough in the understanding of sleep mechanism opens new promise for treating sleep disorders and associated neuropsychiatric conditions: Scientists have pinpointed the melatonin receptor MT1 as a crucial regulator of REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep.</p> Tue, 06 Aug 2024 17:47:59 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 314450 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-2024-paris-olympics-357996 <p>The 2024 Paris Olympics, held from July 26 to August 11, will mark the third time Paris has hosted the Summer Games. Featuring sports like baseball, softball, and debuting breakdancing, the event emphasizes sustainability and innovation. Iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-ÉlysĂ©es will be sites for celebrating sports, culture, and environmental consciousness.</p> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:03:28 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 313313 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/six-athletes-among-plethora-mcgillians-headed-paris-olympic-games-358027 <p><em><strong>By Earl Zukerman, Sports Information Officer, 91ÉçÇř Athletics and Recreation</strong></em></p> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:11:06 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 313333 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/listening-voices-those-most-affected-climate-change-357990 <p>Researchers at 91ÉçÇř recently supported the hosting of a major international conference on climate change to create space for the under-represented voices – and knowledge – of those most affected.  </p> <p>The global conversation on climate has been dominated by Western scientists. While international meetings such as those in the COP series are important venues for the exchange of knowledge that can be put into action, greater equity is essential, the researchers believe. </p> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:08:03 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 313307 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/systemic-sclerosis-rise-quebec-especially-children-study-finds-357927 <p>The number of new cases of systemic sclerosis (SSc) is on the rise in Quebec, particularly among children, a new study has found.</p> <p>The findings, published <i>in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas</i>, should serve as a call to action for health-care providers, policy-makers and researchers, suggests Elena Netchiporouk, corresponding author and Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at 91ÉçÇř.</p> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:29:46 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 311329 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-canada-needs-national-strategy-monitor-online-gambling-harms-report-357858 <p>Canada needs a national strategy to monitor gambling-related harms and control the deluge of advertisements that followed Ontario’s legalization of commercial online gambling and sports betting, according to a new report from the group that wrote the country’s alcohol guidelines. (<a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-canada-needs-national-strategy-to-monitor-online-gambling-harms-report/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Globe and Mail</a>) </p> <p>Here are some experts from 91ÉçÇř who can comment on this topic:  </p> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:05:25 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 310635 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-treating-healthcare-calling-not-business-357351 <p>Because healthcare is a calling, we must cease trying to run it like a business, according to 91ÉçÇř Professor Henry Mintzberg. In a new <a href="https://bmjleader.bmj.com/content/early/2024/04/14/leader-2023-000912#ref-1" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">commentary</a> published in BMJ Leader, he discusses how the corporatization of healthcare is changing the practice of medicine, causing many physicians to feel alienated from their work. </p> Wed, 15 May 2024 19:42:18 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 310493 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/study-underscores-new-strategies-fight-drug-resistant-bacteria-357267 <p>Several billion years ago, a genetic arms race began between bacteria and their viral killers. This seemingly eternal struggle continues today, with implications for diseases killing tens of thousands of people around the world each year.</p> Tue, 07 May 2024 18:42:00 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 310482 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-national-hospice-palliative-care-week-may-5-11-357266 <p>National Hospice Palliative Care Week in Canada is a time to celebrate and highlight the incredible work to provide quality palliative care across the country. (<a href="https://www.chpca.ca/campaigns/national-hospice-palliative-care-week/" title="Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association.">Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association</a>)</p> <p>Here are some experts from 91ÉçÇř who can comment on this topic:</p> Tue, 07 May 2024 18:12:34 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 310480 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/huit-universites-montrealaises-sunissent-pour-accelerer-laction-climatique-et-renforcer-la-357251 <p><strong>MontrĂ©al, 7 mai 2024 —</strong> Aujourd’hui, dans le cadre du Sommet Climat MontrĂ©al, huit institutions universitaires montrĂ©alaises — l’École de technologie supĂ©rieure (ÉTS), HEC MontrĂ©al, l’Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), Polytechnique MontrĂ©al, l’UniversitĂ© 91ÉçÇř, l’UniversitĂ© Concordia, l'UniversitĂ© de MontrĂ©al (UdeM) et l’UniversitĂ© du QuĂ©bec Ă  MontrĂ©al (UQAM) — s’engagent Ă  collaborer pour accĂ©lĂ©rer l’action climatique de la collectivitĂ© montrĂ©alaise en partageant leurs savoirs et leurs pratiques, tout en faisant preuve d’exemplaritĂ© dans la rĂ©duction d</p> Tue, 07 May 2024 13:25:23 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 310478 at /newsroom