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New triboelectric nanogenerator harvests energy from snowfall
UCLA and McMaster researchers design device that turns snow into electricity
Read More »Canadian geochemist wins 2019 Gerhard Herzberg Gold Medal
Ancient water discovered at Kidd Mine wins Canadian geochemist 2019 Gerhard Herzberg Gold Medal
Read More »An Atlantic strategy
There is a lot of buzz around the issue of resource management such as aquaculture, agriculture and lumber in Atlantic Canada these days.
Read More »The genetic signpost
Researcher Dr. Judes Poirier discovered a possible risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease.
Read More »Squandering talent
BioTalent Canada works with Canada’s federal government to provide wage subsidy funding to the biotechnology industry.
Read More »Legalize it
In 1999, Canada’s Minister of Health announced a clinical trials program for medical marijuana and procedures for patients looking to access the drug for medicinal purposes.
Read More »The C Word: Stem Cell Arena explodes with promising research but scientists remain cautious
When a medical treatment is as effective as the stem cell therapy has been, it’s not surprising that the press is throwing around the word “cure”.
Read More »Space to grow
JLABS @ Toronto offers space and high tech equipment, plus the opportunity for early-stage life science companies to cross-pollinate ideas.
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