New test could guarantee the perfect avocado

A technique for measuring the ripeness of avocados could reduce waste by up to 10% and…

Protective shield: How pathogens withstand acidic environments in the body

Certain bacteria, including the dangerous nosocomial pathogen MRSA, can protect themselves from acidic conditions in our…

Seabird nests are full of discarded plastic debris

Researchers have found that plastic debris is incorporated in up to 80% of seabird nests. …

NASA’s Claire Parkinson Named Finalist for Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal

On May 3, 2020, Dr. Claire Parkinson, climate scientist at NASA, was named a finalist for…

There's a financial incentive to becoming self-sufficient—if it's done right

COVID-19 has sparked a rush to establish home gardens and a desire for self-sufficiency, but how…

Climate change could cause decline of some alpine butterfly species

Some alpine butterflies may be at risk because of the effect of climate change on their…

We can't let coronavirus kill our cities: Here's how we can save urban life

The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have reminded us of the vital role public space plays in supporting…

4 strategies to support vulnerable students when schools re-open after coronavirus

There is much uncertainty bubbling up around the Québec government’s decision to re-open elementary schools May…

New findings show Australian sheep face dangerous heat stress on export ships

It’s been almost three years since thousands of Australian sheep died during a voyage from Australia…

Why religious freedom stokes coronavirus protests in the U.S., but not Canada

Religious freedom, cherished as an American ideal, has been frequently invoked in the United States during…