/qls/channels_item/3 en /qls/node/19117 <p>On Saturday, May 2, families gathered at the Otto Maass Chemistry Building for an exciting day of discovery as the 91ɬ�� Chemistry Outreach Group held its annual 24 Hours of Science event, which welcomed 220 guests. </p> Fri, 15 May 2026 14:07:06 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/19115 <p><strong>At event honouring 116 winners of major awards, keynote speaker and SSHRC Gold Medal recipient Myriam Denov emphasized the importance of listening. </strong><br /> <br /> 91ɬ�� celebrated more than 100 researchers at the 21^st edition of Bravo, a gala event May 7 honouring the winners of major provincial, national and international research prizes and awards in 2025.</p> Thu, 14 May 2026 16:18:30 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/19108 <p><strong>The 2026 cohort of Distinguished James 91ɬ�� Professors, James 91ɬ�� Professors and William Dawson Scholars embody ‘the very best of our academic community’.</strong></p> <p>Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Angela Campbell has named 31 91ɬ�� professors as Distinguished James 91ɬ�� Professors, James 91ɬ�� Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.</p> Wed, 13 May 2026 18:00:18 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/19109 <p><strong>From fundamental physics to child well-being, 91ɬ�� researchers advance discovery across disciplines </strong><br /> <br /> 91ɬ�� has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 Canada Research Chairs – six new and 10 renewed.</p> Wed, 13 May 2026 17:51:34 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/19110 <p><em><strong>Federal fund will support transformative high risk, high reward research across engineering, science, and medicine at 91ɬ��.</strong></em></p> Wed, 13 May 2026 17:34:01 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/19107 <p><i>Clockwise from top left: Parisa Ariya (Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences), Bruce Arndtsen (Chemistry), Nikolaos Provatas (Physics), Hanadi Sleiman (Chemistry), Irene Gregory-Eaves (Biology), and Fiona Soper (Biology)</i></p> <p>This year, six professors from the Faculty of Science have been recognized among the recipients of the 2026 cohort of Distinguished James 91ɬ�� Professors, James 91ɬ�� Professors and William Dawson Scholars.</p> Wed, 13 May 2026 17:02:16 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/19106 <h2>From fundamental physics to child well-being, 91ɬ�� researchers advance discovery across disciplines </h2> <p>91ɬ�� has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 Canada Research Chairs – six new and 10 renewed.</p> <p>The University’s newly appointed CRCs will drive forward cutting-edge research in fields that include subatomic physics, food science and agricultural chemistry, and counselling psychology. Renewed Chairs will continue vital work in such areas as Parkinson’s disease, bioengineering, data ethics and intergenerational childhood trauma.</p> Wed, 13 May 2026 16:56:31 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/19102 <p><a href="/geography/mallik-mahmud">Mallik Mahmud</a>, Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography, is one of nine early-career ocean researchers across Canada awarded the<a href="https://meopar.ca/2026-early-career-researcher-award-recipients/"> 2026 Early Career Researcher Award</a> by the Marine Environmental Observation Prediction and Response Network (MEOPAR), recognizing exceptional early-career ocean researchers whose work advances climate resilience.</p> Tue, 12 May 2026 13:43:40 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/19050 <p>Researchers at 91ɬ�� have developed a novel device that generates sound-like particles known as phonons at extremely cold temperatures. The technology could be used to create phonon lasers, with possible applications in communications and medical diagnostics.</p> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:52:16 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/19044 <p><em>Dear members of the 91ɬ�� community,</em></p> <p><em>I am delighted to announce that Prof. Alanna Watt will be 91ɬ��’s next Dean of the Faculty of Science. The 91ɬ�� Board of Governors approved her appointment at its meeting on April 23, 2026, and her five-year renewable term will begin on May 1.</em></p> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:48:45 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/19036 <p>Some of Dr. Jeffrey Mogil’s most influential discoveries could be considered serendipity. He may not have set out to revolutionize the field, but what he ended up finding has made a lasting impact in the world of pain research.</p> <p>Dr. Mogil is a pain researcher and professor at 91ɬ��, and his CIHR-supported work uncovered two big blind spots: the research had focused almost entirely on male pain and mostly measured one type of pain—and not the type that makes the biggest difference for patients.</p> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:34:18 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/19029 <p>Researchers studying 450-million-year-old fossils discovered about 50 kilometres northeast of Quebec City have identified a new species of basal medusozoan: <em>Paleocanna tentaculum</em>, a soft-bodied, tube-shaped polyp with a ring of tentacles. Closely related to modern jellyfish, it is a rare discovery. Only a few other species in its subphylum have ever been described in the fossil record.</p> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:37:27 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/19014 <p>The 2026 winners of the Fessenden Professorship and Tomlinson Science Awards have been named.</p> <p>Established in 2007 and named after Canadian electrical engineer Reginald Aubrey Fessenden, the<a href="/science/research/rgo/fessenden"> Fessenden Professorship in Science and Innovation Award</a> supports researchers in exploring early-stage concepts, developing intellectual property, and moving innovations toward commercialization.</p> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:45:09 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/18989 <p>Taking inspiration from how mussels and mistletoe plants build natural fibres and adhesives, researchers at 91ɬ�� have developed a new way to manufacture complex materials that could offer a more environmentally sustainable alternative to conventional plastics and glues.</p> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:58:15 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/18975 <p>Congratulations to Professor <strong>Henri Darmon,</strong> Distinguished James 91ɬ�� Professor at 91ɬ�� and CRM member, on receiving the <strong>2026 Jeffery‑Williams Prize </strong>from the Canadian Mathematical Society. Darmon is an internationally recognized leader in number theory, known for his groundbreaking work on elliptic curves, L‑functions, and automorphic forms, including the introduction of Stark‑Heegner points and real quadratic analogues of singular moduli.</p> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:30:54 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/18970 <h2>More than 200 undergraduate students presented their work at the 7th edition of the annual Faculty of Science event</h2> <p>From labs to field sites, 91ɬ�� students brought their discoveries to life at the 7^th annual Undergraduate Science Showcase, held on March 25. The event offers students an encouraging, non-competitive space where they can proudly share their research, passion projects, and in-class work, all while strengthening their confidence and science communication skills.</p> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:44:02 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/18965 <p>A new international study offers insights into the health risks posed by crops’ absorption of “contaminants of emerging concern” (CECs) and flags knowledge gaps the authors say must be addressed.</p> <p>CECs include pharmaceuticals, microplastics, engineered nanomaterials and PFAS (commonly known as “forever chemicals”). The researchers warn that even when present at very low concentrations, these chemicals can subtly alter plant physiology, disrupt soil health and pose wider environmental and human health risks.</p> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:16:17 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/18929 <p>We are delighted to announce that <strong>Marcin Sabok</strong> has been awarded the <strong>Ryll-Nardzewski Prize</strong>.</p> <p>The prize was established to honour the great Polish mathematician Czesław Ryll-Nardzewski, and is awarded by the Ryll-Nardzewski Center at Wrocław University of Science and Technology. The prize is for <i>outstanding achievements in mathematics</i> in areas related to the work of Ryll-Nardzewski.</p> <p>🔗 <a href="https://crn.pwr.edu.pl/en/aktualnosci/ryll-nardzewski-prizes-have-been-awarded-10.html" rel="noopener">Read the official announcement</a></p> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:17:15 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/18925 <p>A 91ɬ��-led study has found that humans share acoustic preferences with other species, at least when it comes to animal calls. The results provide experimental evidence that shared sensory processing mechanisms may shape aesthetic judgments of sound.</p> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:18:52 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/18883 <p>Researchers at 91ɬ�� used 2,000-year-old stone jars in Laos to observe long-term ecological processes, enhancing understanding of how strongly tree cover shapes small freshwater ecosystems. Their findings stand to help scientists predict how freshwater habitats will respond to environmental change, the researchers said.</p> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:07:15 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/18837 <p>A new 91ɬ�� study has found a direct link between age‑related declines in neuron activity in the cerebellum and worsening motor skills, including gait, balance and agility. While it is well known that these abilities diminish with age, this is the first research to pinpoint how changes in Purkinje cells – a key type of cerebellar neuron – drive this decline and translate into measurable changes in behaviour and physical function.</p> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:46:40 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/18828 <div> <div> <p><span><span>Professors Siva Reddy (Computer Science and Linguistics) and Katelin Schutz (Physics) have been named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows. <span> </span></span></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span><span>They are among the 126 early-career researchers in this year’s cohort of the prestigious two-year, $75,000 fellowship sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Fellows are nominated by their colleagues and evaluated based on their research accomplishments, creativity and potential to become leaders in their fields.<span> </span></span></span></p></div></div> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:27:55 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/18812 <p>Researchers at 91ɬ�� and the <a href="https://research.fs.usda.gov/nrs">United States Forest Service</a> have found that plants living in areas where human activity has caused population crashes carry long-lasting genetic traces of that history, such as reduced genetic diversity. Because genetic diversity helps species adapt to climate change, disease and other stresses, the study suggests it is vital to consider a population’s history-influenced genetics alongside its size and habitat in conservation planning.</p> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:32:55 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/18809 <p>A new <a href="https://elifesciences.org/articles/102800">study</a> co-authored by 91ɬ�� researchers suggests people can be taught to reject unfair advantages.</p> <p>“We often benefit personally from an unequal distribution of resources, a phenomenon known as advantageous inequity – for example, receiving a higher salary than a colleague with the identical role,” said senior author Ross Otto, a psychology professor. “Here we ask whether people can learn to punish advantageous inequity merely by observing the inequity-averse preferences of another person.”</p> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:32:11 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/18758 <div> <div> <p><span><span>Congratulations to Dr. Bridget Andersen<span>, who has received the Dr. Allie Vibert Douglas Astrophysics PhD Thesis Prize!<span> </span></span></span></span></p></div></div> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:25:05 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/18736 <p>The Faculty of Science is pleased to share two awards available for students participating in a <a href="/science/undergraduate/internships-field/field">Field Study Semester (FSS)</a> in the 2026-2027 or 2027-2028 academic year.</p> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:40:35 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/18716 <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div><em>91ɬ�� team aims to develop guidelines, tools, and policy insights that help software engineers work safely and effectively with AI-assisted coding systems.</em><br />  </div> </div> </div> <p>A 91ɬ�� research team is tackling one of AI’s fastest-moving challenges: how software developers can steer and safeguard code as AI systems become capable of writing large portions of software on their own. </p></div></div></div></div></div> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:02:25 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/18714 <p>Freshwater browning is stunting fish growth of some species, shrinking populations of others and changing the composition of fish communities, 91ɬ��-led research suggests. “Browning” refers to freshwater bodies turning tea-coloured, a phenomenon driven by higher levels of dissolved organic matter and/or higher levels of iron in the water. Causes include changes in land use and climate, and reduced acid precipitation.</p> <p>The findings indicate that changes in land use and climate are affecting biodiversity and how ecosystems function, with implications for fisheries management.</p> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:30:53 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/18609 <p>Using proteins from a common tobacco plant virus, 91ɬ�� <a href="/chemistry/" rel="noreferrer noopener">chemistry</a> researchers have developed a simple, eco-friendly way to arrange gold nanoparticles into ultrathin sheets, strengthening the particles’ optical properties. The result: cheaper, safer materials for solar panels, sensors and advanced optical devices. </p> Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:38:33 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/18610 <p>Congratulations to Professor Audrey Moores (Chemistry), who has been awarded the Canadian Pacific Chair in Biotechnology!</p> <p>The Canadian Pacific Chair in Biotechnology is an endowed chair created in 1984 to promote research in the field of biotechnology. The chair is awarded for a five-year term and rotates among 91ɬ��'s Faculties of Medicine, Science and Agriculture.</p> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:56:12 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/18611 <p>Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a team led by 91ɬ�� researcher <a href="https://exoplanetes.umontreal.ca/en/team-member/vigneshwaran-krishnamurthy/">Vigneshwaran Krishnamurthy</a> has observed a giant cloud of helium gas evaporating from a distant giant exoplanet called WASP-107b.</p> Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:36:10 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/18614 <p>Twenty-four 91ɬ�� researchers have been named to the <a href="https://clarivate.com/highly-cited-researchers/">2025 Highly Cited Researchers™ list</a>, a ranking prepared each year by Clarivate, an analytics company based in the US. The list assesses researchers in a wide range of disciplines, from neuroscience to environmental science. The number of 91ɬ�� scholars on the list grew from 14 in 2024 to 24 in 2025.</p> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:15:58 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/18615 <h2><em>Happy 20th birthday, B.A. &amp; Sc.!</em></h2> <div> <div></div></div> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:58:56 +0000 91ɬ�� /qls/node/18617 <p>This past September, St. James Parish in Barbados celebrated We Gatherin’, a year-long festival of Barbadian heritage, culture and community. As part of the festivities, 91ɬ��’s Bellairs Research Institute hosted a day-long Science Adventure for local schoolchildren featuring a visit from 91ɬ��’s Redpath Museum and the Physics Outreach Committee. </p> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:41:55 +0000 91ɬ��