Interpretation of paleocanna tentaculum.
Researchers studying 450-million-year-old fossils discovered about 50 km northeast of Quebec City have identified a new species of basal medusozoan: Paleocanna tentaculum, a soft-bodied, tube-shaped polyp with a ring of tentacles. Closely related to modern jellyfish.
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🎉 Congratulations to this year’s Fessenden Professorship Award recipients, Matthew Harrington (Chemistry) and Muthucumaru Maheswaran (Computer Science), and to the Tomlinson Science Award winners, Lucas Caire da Silva (Chemistry) and Brigitte Pientka (Computer Science).
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"By mimicking nature, we can develop new greener and more sustainable avenues for making materials with excellent properties," says Prof. Matthew Harrington (Chemistry), lead author on a new study.
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Tractor spraying herbicide over wheat field with sprayer.
A new international study, co-authored by Audrey Moores (Chemistry), offers insights into the health risks posed by crops’ absorption of “contaminants of emerging concern” (CECs) and flags knowledge gaps that the authors say must be addressed.
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A McGill University-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.
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Portrait photos of Victoria Kaspi, Jason Hessels and Vincent van Hinsberg.
Congratulations to Victoria Kaspi, Jason Hessels (Physics) and Vincent van Hinsberg (Earth and Planetary Sciences) who are leading projects funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s Innovation Fund!
Discover all the McGill affiliated research projects receiving funding ➡️ mcgill.ca/x/5xX
Support the Faculty of Science on #McGill24! Today, your gift goes further, as other generous donors will match it up to dollar for dollar.
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A new McGill 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.
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Mark your calendar for March 11, when McGillians around the world will spread the McGill24 magic once again! ✨
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2026 Congratulations, Sloan Research Fellows!
Congrats to the 126 early-career scholars awarded a 2026 Sloan Research Fellowship, whose creativity and innovation set them apart as the next generation of scientific leaders! Our #SloanFellows represent 7 fields and 44 institutions across the US and Canada.
Full list: sloan.org/fellowships/...
Congratulations to Professors Siva Reddy (Computer Science and Linguistics) and Katelin Schutz (Physics), who have been named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows!
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Our Office at McGill, dedicated to separating sense from nonsense for the public, was founded by three chemists in 1999. Earlier this morning, one of them, David Harpp, passed away.
David had a sharp mind and a kindness about him that I will miss dearly.
www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/...
At the McGill Sustainability Park, the ReACT Hubs will confront real-world sustainability challenges by convening researchers from across McGill to work alongside societal partners.
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📷 Mockup showing potential wet labs at the Sustainability Park.
The deadline to apply for a McCall MacBain International Fellowship is Tues. January 13!
These fellowships are open to undergraduate students and offer the opportunity to spend a full year abroad in a country where you are not already fluent in one of the major languages.
➡️https://mcgill.ca/x/5or
Four McGill studies made @quebecscience.bsky.social's Top 10 Discoveries of the Year 🔬🌍 Their topics range from prehistoric fossils to female fertility, highlighting the range of expertise at McGill.
Congratulations to the researchers behind this achievement!
🔗 https://mcgill.ca/x/5Jq
The deadline to apply for a McCall MacBain International Fellowship is Tues. January 13!
These fellowships are open to undergraduate students and offer the opportunity to spend a full year abroad in a country where you are not already fluent in one of the major languages.
➡️https://mcgill.ca/x/5or
We're kicking off 2026 with a stellar workshop lineup!
📊Intro to R
🤖 Programming with GenAI
📂 Understanding file systems
📈 Statistical simulation studies
...and more!
Learn more and register here: mcgill.ca/x/i2X
@cjep.bsky.social paper on gender equity in cognitive science @nserc-resnet.bsky.social funding, highlighting progress in past 6 years.
Led by @mcgillscience.bsky.social psych trainee Michelle Yang; co-authored w/ @pennypexman.bsky.social. A @wicscanada.bsky.social effort.
doi.org/10.1037/cep0...
Congratulations to Prof. Audrey Moores (Chemistry), who has been awarded the Canadian Pacific Chair in Biotechnology!
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Single people who date without a clear understanding of what they are looking for in a relationship experience more loneliness and decreased life satisfaction, McGill researchers have found.
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The University flag will be lowered today, Dec. 3, in honour of Prof. Emeritus Balfour Mount (Palliative Care, Medicine and Health Sciences) The Hon. Prof. Kelvin K. Ogilvie (Chemistry, Science), and Prof. Ante L. Padjen (Pharmacology, Medicine and Health Sciences).
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, a McGill-led research team has observed a giant helium cloud escaping from the distant exoplanet WASP-107b, offering new insights into the evolution of planetary atmospheres.
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Awesome to see such a big turn out for our 80th celebrations as a Dept! 💚💙💚💙💚💙
Last night, our colleagues in Geography celebrated the department’s 80th anniversary! Over 100 students, faculty members, staff, and alumni gathered for an evening of wine, cheese, and conversation.
Read our story about the department's history ➡️ mcgill.ca/x/wFT
On Thursday, November 13, over 150 students, alumni, staff and faculty members gathered to celebrate the 20th anniversary of McGill's Bachelor of Arts and Science (B.A. & Sc.) program.
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📸 by Alex Tran
@mcgillarts.bsky.social
This past September, St. James Parish in Barbados celebrated We Gatherin’, a year-long festival of Barbadian heritage, culture and community. As part of the festivities, McGill’s Bellairs Research Institute hosted a day-long Science Adventure for local schoolchildren.
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