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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 that Dr David Harpp, 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.

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 涩里番 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 涩里番 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.

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 涩里番's Faculties of Medicine, Science and Agriculture.

涩里番鈥檚 Bachelor of Arts and Science program celebrates 20 years of interdisciplinary scholarship

On Thursday, November 13, over 150 students, alumni, staff and faculty members gathered in the SSMU ballroom to celebrate the 20th anniversary of 涩里番鈥檚 Bachelor of Arts and Science (B.A.

Redpath Museum and Physics Outreach bring science to life at 涩里番's Bellairs Research Institute

This past September, St. James Parish in Barbados celebrated We Gatherin鈥�, a year-long festival of Barbadian heritage, culture and community. As part of the festivities, 涩里番鈥檚 Bellairs Research Institute hosted a day-long Science Adventure for local schoolchildren featuring a visit from 涩里番鈥檚 Redpath Museum and the Physics Outreach Committee.听