Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump held a brief but highly symbolic meeting inside St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, just moments before the funeral of Pope Francis. Described by the White House as a "very productive" 15-minute...
Tucked away in Waterton Lakes National Park, little greyish brown butterflies — long thought to be just another population of the half-moon hairstreak butterflies — are now being recognized as their own species known as Satyrium curiosolus, or the curiously...
New research from the University of British Columbia (UBC) has confirmed what many may already suspect: texting or talking on the phone while walking is risky business. Published in the journal Accident Analysis and Prevention, the study sheds light on the significant...
The University of Manitoba's Rady Biomedical Fish Facility, a state-of-the-art $2.5-million lab, is making waves in the field of regenerative medicine. Housing around 2,500 tropical fish, including Mexican tetras and zebrafish, the facility is at the forefront of...
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are making groundbreaking strides in the battle against osteoarthritis by developing an innovative technology that could significantly improve diagnosis and treatment options for those suffering from this debilitating...
A groundbreaking study has shed light on the intricate ways hummingbirds manage their energy reserves through a phenomenon known as torpor. Unlike hibernation, torpor is a reversible, energy-saving state that allows these tiny birds to survive periods without food....
Scientists at the University of British Columbia (UBC) have made a groundbreaking discovery of a new type of brain cell that plays a key role in humans' ability to recognize and remember objects. The findings, published this week in Nature Communications, could offer...
Four universities are set to receive £1m each to carry our research into motor neurone disease (MND) thanks to a charity set up by late rugby player Doddie Weir. The My Name'5 Doddie Foundation said the money would go towards an "open science framework" so findings...
An Oxford college wants to commemorate all those connected to it who died in World War One, irrespective of the country they died fighting for. The Queen's College currently has 121 names on its World War One memorial but that omits those who did not fight for British...
As the annual boat race season heats up, teams from across the region are gearing up for one of the most anticipated events of the year, with competitors determined to claim victory. For many teams, the goal is simple: finish first. The prestigious race, which spans...
