/channels/taxonomy/term/1267/all en /channels/channels/news/secret-lives-darwins-finches-reveal-daily-commutes-equivalent-30-soccer-fields-339840 <p>Using radio transmitters, scientists have gained new insights into the behaviour of medium ground finches in the Galapagos Islands. A study led by ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ researchers reveals daily movement patterns covering an area equivalent to the size of 30 soccer fields.</p> Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:49:53 +0000 webfull 180464 at /channels /channels/channels/news/using-ai-predict-suicidal-behaviours-students-332119 <p>How can we predict suicide risk in students, especially at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected many people’s mental health? According to researchers from Montreal and France, self-esteem represents an important predictive marker of suicidal risk. The team from ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ, University of Montreal, Inserm, and Université de Bordeaux is using artificial intelligence to identify factors that accurately predict suicidal behavior in students.</p> Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:58:53 +0000 webfull 171944 at /channels /channels/channels/news/early-bird-or-night-owl-study-links-shift-worker-sleep-chronotype-331281 <p>Getting enough sleep can be a real challenge for shift workers affecting their overall health. But what role does being an early bird or night owl play in getting good rest? Researchers from ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ find a link between chronotype and amount of sleep shift workers can get with their irregular schedules.</p> Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:33:40 +0000 webfull 170861 at /channels /channels/channels/news/secret-lives-canada-lynx-331256 <p>Using a Fitbit and a spy mic, scientists have discovered new insight into the behaviour of the elusive Canada lynx. A <a href="https://doi.org/10.1111/2041-210X.13605">new study</a> by researchers from ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ, University of Alberta, and Trent University provides a first look at how miniaturized technology can open the door to remote wildlife monitoring.</p> Mon, 31 May 2021 12:59:00 +0000 webfull 170837 at /channels /channels/news/stories-motivate-children-be-honest-237141 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 13:35:19 +0000 webfull 103311 at /channels /channels/news/social-media-data-pose-pitfalls-studying-behaviour-240450 <p>A growing number of academic researchers are mining social media data to learn about both online and offline human behaviour. In recent years, studies have claimed the ability to predict everything from summer blockbusters to fluctuations in the stock market. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 19:46:37 +0000 webfull 106825 at /channels /channels/news/can-you-judge-man-his-fingers-242473 <p><img src="//www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/files/newsroom/thinkstockphotos-533666781_0.jpg" style="height:234px; width:715px" /></p> Wed, 18 Feb 2015 14:28:52 +0000 webfull 108218 at /channels