Science showcase celebrates the curiosity driving undergraduate research
More than 200 undergraduate students presented their work at the 7th edition of the annual Faculty of Science eventFrom labs to field sites, 91涩漫 students brought their discoveries to life at the 7th annual Undergraduate Science Showcase, held on March 25.
Researchers warn of risks posed by 鈥榗ontaminants of emerging concern鈥� found in crops, agricultural soil
A new international study offers insights into the health risks posed by crops鈥� absorption of 鈥渃ontaminants of emerging concern鈥� (CECs) and flags knowledge gaps the authors say must be addressed.
Professor Marcin Sabok awarded the Ryll-Nardzewski Prize (2026)
We are delighted to announce that Marcin Sabok has been awarded the Ryll-Nardzewski Prize.
The prize was established to honour the great Polish mathematician Czes艂aw Ryll-Nardzewski, and is awarded by the Ryll-Nardzewski Center at Wroc艂aw University of Science and Technology. The prize is for outstanding achievements in mathematics in areas related to the work of Ryll-Nardzewski.
Humans share acoustic preferences with other animals, study shows
A 91涩漫-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.
Study shows how tree cover shapes freshwater ecosystems over millennia
Researchers at 91涩漫 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.
Findings of 91涩漫 study could lead to new longevity therapies and improved fall prevention
A new 91涩漫 study has found a direct link between age鈥憆elated 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 鈥� a key type of cerebellar neuron 鈥� drive this decline and translate into measurable changes in behaviour and physical function.
Siva Reddy (Computer Science and Linguistics) and Katelin Schutz (Physics) awarded 2026 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowships
Professors Siva Reddy (Computer Science and Linguistics) and Katelin Schutz (Physics) have been named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows.听听
Plants retain a 鈥榞enetic memory鈥� of past population crashes, study shows
Researchers at 91涩漫 and the United States Forest Service 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.
People can learn to reject unfair advantages, even when it costs them
A new study co-authored by 91涩漫 researchers suggests people can be taught to reject unfair advantages.
Dr. Bridget Andersen awarded the Dr. Allie Vibert Douglas Astrophysics PhD Thesis Prize
Congratulations to Dr. Bridget Andersen, who has received the Dr. Allie Vibert Douglas Astrophysics PhD Thesis Prize!听
Two funding opportunities available for students participating in a Field Study Semester
The Faculty of Science is pleased to share two awards available for students participating in a Field Study Semester (FSS) in the 2026-2027 or 2027-2028 academic year.
91涩漫 team awarded CIFAR AI Safety Catalyst Grant to advance developer oversight in AI-assisted coding
91涩漫 team aims to develop guidelines, tools, and policy insights that help software engineers work safely and effectively with AI-assisted coding systems.Freshwater browning threatens growth and populations of economically important fish, 91涩漫 researchers say
Freshwater browning is stunting fish growth of some species, shrinking populations of others and changing the composition of fish communities, 91涩漫-led research suggests. 鈥淏rowning鈥� 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.
91涩漫 researchers develop a cheaper, safer material for use in solar panels, sensors and optical devices
Using proteins from听a common tobacco听plant virus, 91涩漫听chemistry听researchers听have developed a simple, eco-friendly way to arrange gold nanoparticles into ultrathin sheets, strengthening听the particles鈥� optical properties. The result:听cheaper, safer materials for solar panels,听sensors听and advanced optical devices.听
Professor Audrey Moores (Chemistry) awarded the Canadian Pacific Chair in Biotechnology
Congratulations to Professor Audrey Moores (Chemistry), who has been awarded the Canadian Pacific Chair in Biotechnology!
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 91涩漫's Faculties of Medicine, Science and Agriculture.