/newsroom/taxonomy/term/343/all en /newsroom/virginie-millien Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:55:20 +0000 shirley.cardenas@mcgill.ca 288462 at /newsroom /newsroom/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 16:27:58 +0000 shirley.cardenas@mcgill.ca 288186 at /newsroom /newsroom/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> Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:23:08 +0000 shirley.cardenas@mcgill.ca 271027 at /newsroom /newsroom/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> Fri, 28 May 2021 20:14:01 +0000 shirley.cardenas@mcgill.ca 267988 at /newsroom /newsroom/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 13:26:58 +0000 shirley.cardenas@mcgill.ca 268650 at /newsroom /newsroom/fiona-soper Wed, 15 Jan 2020 21:31:51 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 196643 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/can-you-judge-man-his-fingers-242473 <p><img src="/newsroom/files/newsroom/thinkstockphotos-533666781_0.jpg" style="height:234px; width:715px" /></p> Wed, 18 Feb 2015 14:18:26 +0000 melody.enguix@mcgill.ca 22102 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/social-media-data-pose-pitfalls-studying-behaviour-240450 Thu, 27 Nov 2014 19:46:35 +0000 christopher.chipello@mcgill.ca 21651 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/stories-motivate-children-be-honest-237141 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 13:35:16 +0000 laurie.devine@mcgill.ca 20890 at /newsroom