February and March in Canadian science

This month’s SIN Newsletter (actually a bumper two-month edition), covering science and technology news in Canada, is out! Click here to download the PDF version. If you would like to be added to the mailing list and receive it automatically in your inbox, leave a comment below or send us an e-mail.

Some highlights from February and March’s news:

Research sans frontières | A study finds that international collaboration is on the rise, and that it benefits all parties involved. That’s what we’ve been saying all along!

Former CFL players’ brains used to study link between concussions and disease | Researchers are studying donated brains for links between concussions and long-term brain damage. Preliminary results, which may affect contact sports, are expected in a few months.

Mini-satellites paying off for U of T flight lab | With the irresistible force of increased need for satellites meeting the immovable object of space budget cuts, there is a market for miniaturised payloads. The University of Toronto’s flight lab is at the forefront of this development.

Rare albatross is unique species | Canadian researchers have shown that the Amsterdam albatross is a separate species from the wandering albatross, its closest relative.

Climate change to have greatest impact on those least responsible: study | A McGill University study has found that the countries produce the least per-capita carbon dioxide emissions are also at the most risk from the negative effects of climate change.

Gallery: ‘Supermoon’ over Canada | A short image gallery of March’s “supermoon” across Canada.

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