A new program that aims to increase the job readiness of STEM and business students brings renewed attention to a skills gap identified in new graduates.
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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 »Transforming healthcare
Robots are revolutionizing healthcare in unprecedented and remarkable ways. Today, they’re assisting surgeries in operating rooms.
Read More »Intelligent ventilation system enables creation of energy-efficient “smart labs”
Scientific research labs represent a huge portion of the energy demand of a university campus; as much as two-thirds of a campus’ energy
Read More »Lean lab checklist: Optimizing workplaces and workflows
The successful implementation of “Lean Manufacturing” in several fields has inspired many businesses to adopt this model in laboratories.
Read More »The good, the bad & the ugly
Researchers at the Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals (RCFFN) in Winnipeg, are cooking up a storm.
Read More »Defining durability in industrial labels: Why the right label matters
Standard labels are not designed to withstand the range of conditions and hazards found in harsh industrial settings. A look at more durable options.
Read More »Exploring the link between sugar receptors in the gut and metabolism
Experiments in and human cells show that activating sweet taste receptors the intestine produce a certain hormomone which amps up the production of insulin.
Read More »The Montreal cognitive assessment
Dr. Ziad Nasreddine and a team of researchers developed a tool that would provide an in-depth diagnosis for early signs of dementia
Read More »The Vitamin A factor
Weihong Song and his colleagues are investigating the role of vitamin A deficiency in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
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