McGill University
Coverage of McGill University in the Nexus archive.
- Canada’s Carney visits Saudi Arabia as the prime minister seeks to expand ties with kingdom
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Saudi Arabia to strengthen economic ties, meeting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and addressing a trade forum. The trip aims to diversify Canada’s trade beyond the U.S., amid tensions over U.S. tariffs and Canada’s restored diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia after a 2018 rift over human rights concerns.
- People aren’t the only ones hit by heat. What to do if you see wildlife affected by hot temperatures
Extreme heat in Europe is impacting birds and wildlife, which play critical roles in ecosystems. Birds use behaviors like panting and seeking shade to cope, but prolonged heat risks heat illness. Experts recommend providing shallow water, food, and shaded areas to help wildlife during heatwaves.
- People aren’t the only ones hit by heat. What to do if you see wildlife affected by hot temperatures
Extreme heat in Europe is affecting birds and wildlife, with experts noting risks of heat illness. Birds adapt through behaviors like gaping and seeking shade, but prolonged heat pushes many species to their limits. People can help by providing water and shaded areas to support wildlife during heatwaves.
- Why a neuroscientist worries outsourcing thinking to AI could weaken your brain's defenses against dementia
Vivienne Ming, a theoretical neuroscientist, warns that outsourcing cognitive tasks to AI could weaken cognitive reserve, a defense against dementia. She highlights studies showing AI use may reduce neural connectivity and hippocampal engagement, crucial for memory and aging resilience.
- Scientists supercharge natural killer cells to fight aggressive cancers
Scientists at McGill University have developed a method to enhance natural killer (NK) cells by blocking two proteins, making them more effective against aggressive cancers like leukemia, glioblastoma, kidney cancer, and triple-negative breast cancer.
- Men use "vocal fry" more than women, counter to stereotype
Research by Jeanne Brown, a graduate student at McGill University, found that men use vocal fry more than women, contrary to the popular stereotype. Vocal fry is a speech pattern characterized by a drop in pitch, usually at the end of sentences. The findings were presented at the Acoustical Society of America meeting in Philadelphia.
- Scientists discover hidden fat-burning switch that could strengthen bones
Scientists at McGill University discovered a hidden molecular switch that activates a powerful calorie-burning system in brown fat, which could strengthen bones and aid in weight control. The breakthrough involves glycerol, a molecule released when fat is broken down in cold temperatures. This discovery may lead to new treatments for related health issues.