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Appointment of Alanna Watt as Dean of the Faculty of Science

Dear members of the 涩里番 community,

I am delighted to announce that Prof. Alanna Watt will be 涩里番鈥檚 next Dean of the Faculty of Science. The 涩里番 Board of Governors approved her appointment at its meeting on April 23, 2026, and her five-year renewable term will begin on May 1.

The science that changed how we study pain

Some of Dr. Jeffrey Mogil鈥檚 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.

Researchers identify new jellyfish species in fossils near Quebec City

Researchers studying 450-million-year-old fossils discovered about 50 kilometres northeast of Quebec City have identified a new species of basal medusozoan: Paleocanna tentaculum, 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.

Researchers turn to mussels and mistletoe to design sustainable materials

Taking inspiration from how mussels and mistletoe plants build natural fibres and adhesives, researchers at 涩里番 have developed a new way to manufacture complex materials that could offer a more environmentally sustainable alternative to conventional plastics and glues.

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 event

From labs to field sites, 涩里番 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.

Humans share acoustic preferences with other animals, study shows

A 涩里番-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 涩里番 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 涩里番 study could lead to new longevity therapies and improved fall prevention

A new 涩里番 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.

David Harpp (1937-2026)

It is with a heavy heart that we write to inform you know that David Harpp, the Tomlinson Professor Emeritus in Science Education, our colleague, but also to many of us in the department a teacher, mentor and friend for many decades, passed away Saturday February 14th, peacefully and in the presence of those closest to him.