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Weathering of Arctic rocks produces CO2 in climate feedback loop
When we think about climate feedback loops in the Arctic, thawing permafrost releasing huge quantities of methane is usually the first that comes to mind. But…
Reconditioned Pacemakers Expand Access
Reconditioned pacemakers are as safe as new ones, and work just as well, preliminary results from the My Heart Your Heart trial show, which could help…
Canada should sharply curtail research collaborations with China, lawmakers say
Report recommends an immediate ban on joint projects in a host of sensitive fields. Canada should immediately end all government-funded research collaborations with China in a…
How to Produce Hydrogen Gas as Cleanly as Possible
Green hydrogen? More like electrification with extra steps. As humanity works to slash greenhouse gas emissions and stem the pace of planetary warming, scientists, governments, and…
How one researcher is improving air quality in the Toronto subway system
The air quality inside Toronto’s subway has always been poor, particularly on Line 2 that runs East-West along Bloor St. The concentration of tiny particulate matter,…
Researchers rejoice: the Canadian Common CV’s days are numbered
New narrative CV to be rolled out to all tri-agencies’ grant competitions. Researchers applying for grants from Canada’s three main federal funding agencies will soon have…