(Submitted by Sam Gene and María José Gómez-Quijano) Every summer, Sam Gene and María José Gómez-Quijano move from their student digs at Queen’s University to a remote site north of Kingston, Ont. There, they spend months untangling the effects of invasive species or environmental pollution or climate change — sometimes all of the above — on… Learn More
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Tobacco users in Canada are exposed to higher levels of cyanide than smokers in lower-income nations, according to a large-scale population health study from McMaster University. Scientists made the discovery while investigating the molecule thiocyanate – a detoxified metabolite excreted by the body after cyanide inhalation. It was measured as a urinary biomarker of… Learn More
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Cardiovascular disease, which is a disease of the heart and blood vessels, has claimed the lives of many Canadians. According to Statistics Canada, heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Canada for all age groups. Unfortunately, certain underserved and isolated populations are at a higher risk as they face significant barriers to cardiovascular… Learn More
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The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) recognizes the federal government’s commitment to targeted policies in support of advancing a low-carbon economy following the release of the 2023 federal budget. The budget earmarks over $20 billion in support of carbon-reducing technologies. Specifically, CIAC welcomes the government’s continued commitment to investment tax credits for clean hydrogen,… Learn More
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We are excited to announce the ACPO 2023 AGM is set for June 17th. We will also be featuring a panel discussion, the topic will be announced soon! Schedule Saturday, June 17, 2023 Annual General Meeting 10:00 – 10:45 AM EDT Panel Discussion 10:45 – 11:30 AM EDT Zoom meeting details will be sent upon… Learn More
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Some of the dozens of measures introduced since the Lac Mégantic, Que., tragedy a decade ago include stringent tank car requirements, speed restrictions, key route risk assessments, stronger liability and compensation rules, and increased awareness. There is no avoiding the fact that rail safety has been top of mind for Canadians recently. For Canada’s chemistry… Learn More
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Although Saturday, April 22nd, [marked] Earth Day, climate change has become a pressing global issue. Some of its effects include air pollution, droughts, and heat waves, thus placing many lives at risk. The biggest challenge is finding a solution to balance the environment and the economy, as many global economies depend on fossil fuels. According… Learn More
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Dr. Bob Lemieux, Dean of Science and Professor of Chemistry at Waterloo, has written a three-part series to demonstrate why conducting basic research is critical to our ongoing quest to innovate. The first article was published [January 19th] on LinkedIn. Basic research aims to expand various fields of knowledge and improve our understanding of natural and physical phenomena… Learn More
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Professor Gilbert Walker, and University Professors Molly Shoichet and Eugenia Kumacheva, and their postdoctoral fellows: Dr. Nitzan Letko Khait, Dr. Shahrzad Nouri, and Dr. Ilya Yakavets are leading research projects that have improved and innovated treatments for cancer, stroke, and osteoarthritis. As a result, they have received the 2022-23 PRiME-UHN Clinical Catalyst Competition award. This new competition is a… Learn More
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Water has many unique properties. An interdisciplinary team of Waterloo scientists has discovered a one-dimensional chain of water molecules could produce a quantum phase transition. This breakthrough is a key development for future water-based quantum devices. Water has a simple molecular structure – two hydrogen atoms on either side of an oxygen atom – but it also has many unique properties… Learn More
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