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Congratulations to Professor Henri Darmon, Distinguished James 鶹ýվ Professor at 鶹ýվ and CRM member, on receiving the 2026 Jڴڱ‑W P from the Canadian Mathematical Society. Darmon is an internationally recognized leader in number theory, known for his groundbreaking work on elliptic curves, L‑functions, and automorphic forms, including the introduction of Stark‑Heegner points and real quadratic analogues of singular moduli.

Published on: 2 Apr 2026

More than 200 undergraduate students presented their work at the 7th edition of the annual Faculty of Science event

From labs to field sites, 鶹ýվ students brought their discoveries to life at the 7th annual Undergraduate Science Showcase, held on March 25. The event offers students an encouraging, non-competitive space where they can proudly share their research, passion projects, and in-class work, all while strengthening their confidence and science communication skills.

Classified as: Office of Science Education
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Published on: 1 Apr 2026

A new international study offers insights into the health risks posed by crops’ absorption of “contaminants of emerging concern” (CECs) and flags knowledge gaps the authors say must be addressed.

CECs include pharmaceuticals, microplastics, engineered nanomaterials and PFAS (commonly known as “forever chemicals”). The researchers warn that even when present at very low concentrations, these chemicals can subtly alter plant physiology, disrupt soil health and pose wider environmental and human health risks.

Classified as: Audrey Moores, chemicals of emerging concern, CECs, PFAs, Green Chemistry, soil, agricultural pollution
Published on: 31 Mar 2026

We are delighted to announce that Marcin Sabok has been awarded the Ryll-Nardzewski Prize.

The prize was established to honour the great Polish mathematician Czesław Ryll-Nardzewski, and is awarded by the Ryll-Nardzewski Center at Wrocław University of Science and Technology. The prize is for outstanding achievements in mathematics in areas related to the work of Ryll-Nardzewski.

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Published on: 20 Mar 2026

A 鶹ýվ-led study has found that humans share acoustic preferences with other species, at least when it comes to animal calls. The results provide experimental evidence that shared sensory processing mechanisms may shape aesthetic judgments of sound.

Classified as: Logan James, acoustic preferences, Darwin, Sound perception, Sarah Woolley, jon sakata
Published on: 19 Mar 2026

Researchers at 鶹ýվ used 2,000-year-old stone jars in Laos to observe long-term ecological processes, enhancing understanding of how strongly tree cover shapes small freshwater ecosystems. Their findings stand to help scientists predict how freshwater habitats will respond to environmental change, the researchers said.

Classified as: Lars L. Iversen, plain of jars, freshwater ecosystems, freshwater ecology, Laos
Published on: 9 Mar 2026

A new 鶹ýվ study has found a direct link between age‑related declines in neuron activity in the cerebellum and worsening motor skills, including gait, balance and agility. While it is well known that these abilities diminish with age, this is the first research to pinpoint how changes in Purkinje cells – a key type of cerebellar neuron – drive this decline and translate into measurable changes in behaviour and physical function.

Classified as: Eviatar Fields, Alanna Watt, aging, age-related declines in motor performance, brain, Cerebellum, Purkinje cells
Published on: 23 Feb 2026

Professors Siva Reddy (Computer Science and Linguistics) and Katelin Schutz (Physics) have been named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows.

They are among the 126 early-career researchers in this year’s cohort of the prestigious two-year, $75,000 fellowship sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Fellows are nominated by their colleagues and evaluated based on their research accomplishments, creativity and potential to become leaders in their fields.

Published on: 17 Feb 2026

Researchers at 鶹ýվ and the have found that plants living in areas where human activity has caused population crashes carry long-lasting genetic traces of that history, such as reduced genetic diversity. Because genetic diversity helps species adapt to climate change, disease and other stresses, the study suggests it is vital to consider a population’s history-influenced genetics alongside its size and habitat in conservation planning.

Classified as: daniel schoen, botany, jewelweed, genetic diversity, Plants, conservation biology
Published on: 12 Feb 2026

A new co-authored by 鶹ýվ researchers suggests people can be taught to reject unfair advantages.

“We often benefit personally from an unequal distribution of resources, a phenomenon known as advantageous inequity – for example, receiving a higher salary than a colleague with the identical role,” said senior author Ross Otto, a psychology professor. “Here we ask whether people can learn to punish advantageous inequity merely by observing the inequity-averse preferences of another person.”

Published on: 11 Feb 2026

Congratulations to Dr. Bridget Andersen, who has received the Dr. Allie Vibert Douglas Astrophysics PhD Thesis Prize!

Published on: 28 Jan 2026

The Faculty of Science is pleased to share two awards available for students participating in a Field Study Semester (FSS) in the 2026-2027 or 2027-2028 academic year.

Published on: 22 Jan 2026
鶹ýվ team aims to develop guidelines, tools, and policy insights that help software engineers work safely and effectively with AI-assisted coding systems.

A 鶹ýվ research team is tackling one of AI’s fastest-moving challenges: how software developers can steer and safeguard code as AI systems become capable of writing large portions of software on their own.

Classified as: CIFAR
Published on: 19 Jan 2026

Freshwater browning is stunting fish growth of some species, shrinking populations of others and changing the composition of fish communities, 鶹ýվ-led research suggests. “Browning” refers to freshwater bodies turning tea-coloured, a phenomenon driven by higher levels of dissolved organic matter and/or higher levels of iron in the water. Causes include changes in land use and climate, and reduced acid precipitation.

The findings indicate that changes in land use and climate are affecting biodiversity and how ecosystems function, with implications for fisheries management.

Classified as: Allison Roth, Irene Gregory-Eaves, freshwater browning, fish, climate change
Published on: 19 Jan 2026

Using proteins froma common tobaccoplant virus, 鶹ýվchemistryresearchershave developed a simple, eco-friendly way to arrange gold nanoparticles into ultrathin sheets, strengtheningthe particles’ optical properties. The result:cheaper, safer materials for solar panels,sensorsand advanced optical devices.

Classified as: Amy Blum, materials chemistry, green and sustainable chemistry
Published on: 8 Dec 2025

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