/nrs/taxonomy/term/4/all en /nrs/channels/news/101-mcgill-research-projects-awarded-235-million-nserc-discovery-grants-funding-358031 <p><strong><em>Funding supports groundbreaking research in the natural sciences and engineering</em></strong></p> <p>The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 101 ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $23.5 million.</p> <p>The Discovery Grants support ongoing programs with long-term goals, recognizing the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all research advances.</p> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:07:59 +0000 admin 293544 at /nrs /nrs/channels/news/remove-co2-atmosphere-former-mcgill-postdocs-startup-looks-biomass-358010 <p>In 2019, while doing post-doctoral research in ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ's Department of Natural Resource Sciences, Qinhong Cai (better known as Tammy) travelled to Nunavut to join the <a href="https://tc.canada.ca/en/campaigns/oceans-protection-plan">Oceans Protection Plan</a>, a federal initiative designed to improve marine safety and increase the protection and restoration of coastal and seaway ecosystems. Cai, an environmental engineer, was sent to monitor hydrocarbon contaminants and microbial genomics along the Kivalliq transportation corridor.</p> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 19:32:51 +0000 admin 293528 at /nrs /nrs/channels/news/nyc-beaches-angry-birds-fight-drones-patrolling-sharks-and-struggling-swimmers-357955 <p>Patrol drones deployed in May to New York City beaches to look for sharks and struggling swimmers are ruffling feathers. Seabirds have been attacking the drones as if they are predators, flying and swooping at the machines while vocalizing.</p> Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:28:43 +0000 admin 293524 at /nrs /nrs/channels/news/mcgill-scholars-receive-190000-expand-impact-research-social-sciences-and-humanities-357893 <p>Seven ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ researchers have been awarded over $190,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The awards are part of $1.7 million in federal funding invested in 54 projects nationwide. </p> Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:57:57 +0000 admin 293519 at /nrs /nrs/channels/news/mcgill-student-investigating-why-quebecs-red-cardinal-population-has-exploded-357859 <p>The population of red cardinals has exploded in Quebec over the past 25 years. After eight months of tracking 41 cardinals as they flew from tree to tree in different environments, a ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ biologist <a href="https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2024/06/26/le-cardinal-rouge-a-choisi-le-quebec-comme-terre-daccueil-et-voici-pourquoi">spoke to the Journal de Montreal</a> about why cardinals may be thriving here.</p> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:31:38 +0000 admin 293508 at /nrs /nrs/channels/news/montreal-peregrine-falcon-chicks-take-first-flights-world-full-danger-357815 <p>The world is full of dangers when you're a falcon chick less than six weeks old and learning to fly — even if you're a member of the fastest species on Earth.</p> <p>This week, three falcon chicks named Hugo, Polo and Estebane started to spread their wings around the nest site on the 23rd floor of the Université de Montréal tower, with hundreds of online viewers watching their every move.</p> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:24:53 +0000 admin 293499 at /nrs /nrs/channels/news/three-researchers-mcgills-faculty-agricultural-and-environmental-sciences-honoured-prestigious-357787 <p>On June 14, the Government of Canada announced $693.8 million in funding for discovery and applied research, including $94.5 million for the <a href="http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/media-medias/lists-listes/2024/spring-printemps-eng.aspx">Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program</a> to support 121 new and renewed chair holders at 39 postsecondary institutions across the country.</p> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:53:37 +0000 admin 293491 at /nrs /nrs/channels/news/17-mcgill-researchers-honoured-prestigious-canada-research-chairs-357763 <p style="text-align:center"><em>ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ awarded $10.9 million in federal funding through Canada Research Chairs Program</em></p> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:48:28 +0000 admin 293490 at /nrs /nrs/channels/news/montreal-drives-greener-golf-courses-banning-most-pesticides-357702 <p>Montreal will become the first jurisdiction in Canada to legislate and regulate on golf course pesticide use after a decision to ban most pesticides at golf courses across the city starting next year. Following a successful 2-year pilot project, the ban aims to encourage the use of low-toxicity alternatives to protect biodiversity and human health. Golf courses, which were previously exempt from certain pesticide restrictions, will face fines for non-compliance.</p> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:06:21 +0000 admin 293478 at /nrs /nrs/channels/news/how-reduce-ecological-footprint-your-plate-without-becoming-vegan-357695 <p>Are you having guests over for a barbecue at the end of the week? What will you put on the grill? Animal proteins, most likely. Even if we know the effects of red meat consumption on the environment and potentially on health, for many people it's inconceivable to go without.</p> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:07:28 +0000 admin 293476 at /nrs /nrs/channels/news/mcgill-awards-honorary-doctorate-marcel-groleau-357694 <p>By Myriam Laplante El Haïli, originally published in <a href="https://www.laterre.ca/actualites/distinctions/mcgill-decerne-un-doctorat-honoris-causa-a-marcel-groleau/">La terre de chez nous</a></p> <p>On June 5, Marcel Groleau, former president of the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA), was awarded ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ's highest honor, an honorary doctorate. The distinction underlines the important legacy Mr. Groleau leaves to Quebec's agricultural sector.</p> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:53:51 +0000 admin 293473 at /nrs /nrs/channels/news/skills-shortage-could-lead-food-insecurity-357691 <p> A lack of scientists specialized in plant breeding could lead to ‘dire’ food security implications in Australia, and around the world, according to new research conducted across three continents. </p> <p>Plant breeding is a multidisciplinary science that underpins the global production of food, animal feed, fuel and fibre.  </p> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:14:18 +0000 admin 293471 at /nrs /nrs/channels/news/36-million-funding-genomic-solutions-agriculture-bio-food-and-environment-357688 <p>Génome Québec and the Fonds de recherche du Québec – secteur nature et technologies (FRQ), have announced the 15 research projects that have won major funding through the third round of the <em>Genomics Integration Program – Agriculture and Biofood, Forestry and Environment</em>, including two led by ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ researchers in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The total investment, including public and private partners, represents nearly $3.6 million.</p> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:46:47 +0000 admin 293470 at /nrs /nrs/channels/news/faes-professors-awarded-295-million-climate-change-adaptation-and-mitigation-strategies-357625 <p><em>Originally <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/government-of-canada-invests-3m-in-climate-change-adaptation-research-at-mcgill/">published in the ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Reporter</a> by Charlotte Bawol, Digital Communications & Event Administrator (Research and Innovation)</em></p> Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:05:51 +0000 admin 293457 at /nrs /nrs/channels/news/government-canada-invests-6m-climate-change-adaptation-and-interdisciplinary-research-mcgill-357527 <p> <i>Two ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ-led climate change mitigation projects receive funding from the New Frontiers in Research</i><i> </i><i>Fund’s (NFRF) International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Competition.</i> <i>Thirteen researchers receive grants through the NFRF Exploration Competition.</i></p> Wed, 05 Jun 2024 17:55:03 +0000 admin 293453 at /nrs