Government websites and apps use the same tracking software as commercial ones, according to new Concordia research
It’s no secret that the commercial websites and mobile apps we use every day are tracking us. Big companies like ...
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4D composite printing can improve the wings of drones, according to new Concordia research
The aviation industry faces multiple pressures from higher fuel costs and increased scrutiny over the environmental and quality-of-life impacts from ...
Climate change affects landscape freeze-thaw but not in the same way everywhere, a new Concordia study shows
As any resident of northern climates knows, a seasonal thaw is never straightforward. The freeze-thaw process can last over a ...
The pleasant smell of wet soil indicates danger to bacteria-eating worms, Concordia researchers find
The smell of geosmin is unmistakable: it’s the odour that permeates the air after a summer rain squall or fills ...
Origins of diabetes may be different in men and women, according to new Concordia research
Over the past four decades, global cases of Type 2 diabetes mellitus have skyrocketed. According to the World Health Organization, the ...
A Minecraft build can be used to teach almost any subject, according to Concordia researchers
For all its massive popularity, Minecraft — the highest-selling video game of all time — is not highly regarded among the gaming world’s snob ...
Concordia researchers find patterns and predictors of physical distancing adherence
The flouting of public health recommendations, the on-and-off adherence to safety guidelines, the bending of rules to break isolation — ...
Alcohol consumption is affected by a protein linked to the circadian rhythm, new Concordia research finds
It’s a commonly heard question after New Year’s: “Why do we drink the way we do?” A group of researchers ...
Muslim comedy tackles popular misconceptions using humor and empathy, new Concordia research shows
For the past two decades, Muslim Americans and Britons have faced heightened levels of scrutiny from police, government bureaucracies and ...
Celebrity couples help each other navigate the ultimate gig economy, new Concordia research shows
From Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall to Tom Holland and Zendaya, the Hollywood celebrity couple has always been an object ...
Sports leagues can fight climate change with lockdown-era schedules, Concordia research shows
The past two North American pro-sports seasons have been exceptional in many ways: fewer games played, more regional travel and ...
Culture is key to fully understanding COVID-19, say Concordia researchers
The place culture occupies in the ongoing COVID-19 crisis is an ever-evolving field of study. Most of the estimated 70,000 ...
Concordia researchers develop a new way to find cancer at the nanometre scale
Diagnosing and treating cancer can be a race against time. By the time the disease is diagnosed in a patient, ...
Concordia researchers develop a new model to assess for flood hazards
The widespread flooding that submerged parts of the province’s most densely populated regions in 2017 and 2019 exposed important gaps in Quebec’s flood preparedness ...
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Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections responsible for spreading of COVID-19 less than symptomatic infections
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Harsher COVID-19 restrictions associated with faster “pandemic fatigue”
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University of Kentucky receives renewed $11.4 million grant to further cancer research
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Body weight influences the chance of developing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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Congratulations to the 2022 American Ornithological Society (AOS) award winners
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New survey illustrates challenges associated with healthcare environmental hygiene in facilities worldwide