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Some banned pesticides have almost disappeared from the air

Some banned pesticides have almost disappeared from the air

Brian Owens May 9, 2023

Two recently banned pesticides have all but vanished from the…

Canadian PhD students and postgrads plan mass walkout over low pay

Canadian PhD students and postgrads plan mass walkout over low pay

Brian Owens Apr 28, 2023

Academics are demanding a significant boost to government-sponsored fellowships and…

Slippery coating could help reduce microplastic shedding from clothes

Slippery coating could help reduce microplastic shedding from clothes

Brian Owens Apr 24, 2023

Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a way…

Catching up on open access

Catching up on open access

Brian Owens Apr 19, 2023

A decade ago, Canada was at the forefront of open…

Some banned pesticides fade from Great Lakes air, while others persist

Some banned pesticides fade from Great Lakes air, while others persist

Brian Owens Mar 30, 2023

Two recently banned pesticides have all but disappeared from the…

Researchers decry a lack of clarity under national security risk assessments

Researchers decry a lack of clarity under national security risk assessments

Brian Owens Mar 21, 2023

Concern rises about potential research chill as new rules are…