New research links brain region to linguistic ability The cerebellum, a part of the brain traditionally associated with balance and movement, is also important for more complex tasks like reading and spelling, a University of Alberta study suggests.

New research links brain region to linguistic ability.

"Understanding how the cerebellum participates in spelling may help develop more accurate brain-based models of dyslexia, which can give clearer insight into why some people struggle with these skills." www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202... #CdnPSE

Neurons store and burn lipids, not just glucose A new study shows that lipid droplets are crucial for neuronal function and synaptic activity. Disrupting these droplets in certain neurons can impair key metabolic processes.

Neurons store and burn lipids, not just glucose.

A new study shows that lipid droplets are crucial for neuronal function and synaptic activity. Disrupting these droplets in certain neurons can impair key metabolic processes. nouvelles.umontreal.ca/en/article/2... #CdnPSE @umontreal.ca

Des neurones qui stockent… et brûlent des graisses Des chercheurs du CRCHUM montrent que les neurones stockent et utilisent des graisses pour réguler l’équilibre énergétique du corps, remettant en question le rôle exclusif du glucose.

Des neurones qui stockent… et brûlent des graisses.

Des chercheurs du CRCHUM montrent que les neurones stockent et utilisent des graisses pour réguler l’équilibre énergétique du corps, remettant en question le rôle exclusif du glucose. nouvelles.umontreal.ca/article/2026... #EPSCdn @umontreal.ca

U of T physicists achieve frigid milestone with experiment deep in a Sudbury mine Deep in a Sudbury, Ont., mine, scientists have reached a critical milestone in their efforts to detect dark matter – the mysterious substance that makes up more than 75 per cent of matter in the unive...

U of T physicists achieve frigid milestone with experiment deep in a Sudbury mine.

Achieving ultra-cold temperatures in necessary for the international SuperCDMS experiment to detect dark matter in the universe. www.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-phy... #CdnPSE @utoronto.ca

The race to build top Canadian talent - Public Policy Forum Canada could need up to half a million new workers by 2030 — everything from the trades to high-tech entrepreneurs to knowledge workers. But between the U.S. hoovering up Canadian talent and new…

U15 Canada CEO Robert Asselin on @ppforumca.bsky.social WONK podcast this week to talk about the role of Canada’s leading research universities in developing the highly-qualified talent that is foundational to building a stronger, sovereign and prosperous Canada #cdnpse ppforum.ca/ppf-media/th...

New UBC wash removes pesticides and extends produce shelf life - UBC News Natural rinse removes over 86 per cent of surface pesticide residue and slowed spoilage in apples and grapes.

New UBC wash removes pesticides and extends produce shelf life.

Natural rinse removes over 86 per cent of surface pesticide residue and slowed spoilage in apples and grapes. news.ubc.ca/2026/04/new-... #CdnPSE

Capturing the stars from the roof of the world: Dal‑built camera provides new perspective on the universe A new telescope located 5,600 meters above sea level in the Chilean Andes will give scientists new insights into how galaxies formed beginning in the early universe and how stars are born in our own…

Capturing the stars from the roof of the world: Dal‑built camera provides new perspective on the universe. www.dal.ca/news/2026/04... #CdnPSE @dalhousie.bsky.social

Young Innovators: USask researcher discovering frost-free heating solutions - News When the polar vortex blankets Saskatchewan and temperatures drop to negative double digits, thermostats across the province are cranked to the max, putting natural gas furnaces into overdrive.

USask researcher discovering frost-free heating solutions.

When the polar vortex blankets Saskatchewan and temperatures drop to negative double digits, frost-free air-source heat pumps would allow for a more reliable and efficient heating method. news.usask.ca/articles/res... #CdnPSE @usask.ca

From batteries to pharma | Queen's Gazette Queen’s researchers have discovered new applications for nickel foam, a cheap, easily available material that can enhance pharmaceutical chemistry.

From batteries to pharma.

Queen’s researchers have discovered new applications for nickel foam, a cheap, easily available material that can enhance pharmaceutical chemistry. www.queensu.ca/gazette/stor... #CdnPSE @queensuresearch.bsky.social

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Targeting the tiniest divide: new research reveals potential vulnerability in bacterial reproduction An Université de Montréal study finds a previously unknown mechanism in bacterial reproduction that could be attacked by future antibiotics.

Targeting the tiniest divide: new research reveals potential vulnerability in bacterial reproduction.

A Université de Montréal study finds a previously unknown mechanism in bacterial reproduction that could be attacked by future antibiotics. nouvelles.umontreal.ca/en/article/2... #CdnPSE

Un mécanisme de la division bactérienne est dévoilé Une nouvelle étude de l’UdeM met en lumière une vulnérabilité dans la croissance bactérienne qui pourrait être exploitée pour la création de futurs antibiotiques.

Un mécanisme de la division bactérienne est dévoilé.

Une nouvelle étude de l’UdeM met en lumière une vulnérabilité dans la croissance bactérienne qui pourrait être exploitée pour la création de futurs antibiotiques. nouvelles.umontreal.ca/article/2026... #EPSCdn @umontreal.ca

New UBCO research says trees give visual clues as they rehydrate each spring - UBC's Okanagan News Time-lapse video shows trees “droop their branches” when thirsty or stressed

New UBC Okanagan research says trees give visual clues as they rehydrate each spring,

Time-lapse video shows trees “droop their branches” when thirsty or stressed. news.ok.ubc.ca/2026/04/01/n... #CdnPSE

Research in service of sovereignty Dalhousie researchers are advancing technologies that strengthen Canada’s sovereignty today while shaping civilian life tomorrow. From cybersecurity to ocean sensing, their work reflects a growing…

Research in service of sovereignty.

Dalhousie researchers are advancing technologies that strengthen Canada’s sovereignty today while shaping civilian life tomorrow. www.dal.ca/alumni/news-... #CdnPSE @dalhousie.bsky.social

Stability of brain’s internal compass may help explain how memories last A new discovery by McGill researchers sheds light on how we retain memories over time, even though brain activity is constantly changing. Published in Nature, the preclinical study found the brain’s i...

Stability of brain’s internal compass may help explain how memories last.

Study offers a solution to a long-standing puzzle and could have implications for research into Alzheimer’s disease. www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/cha... #CdnPSE

La boussole interne du cerveau pourrait jouer un rôle dans la préservation des souvenirs Une découverte faite par une équipe de recherche de l’Université McGill jette un nouvel éclairage sur les mécanismes de rétention des souvenirs, à l’œuvre malgré les variations constantes de l’activit...

La boussole interne du cerveau pourrait jouer un rôle dans la préservation des souvenirs.

Une étude apportant une explication à un phénomène mal compris pourrait se révéler pertinente pour la recherche sur la maladie d’Alzheimer. www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/fr/... #EPSCdn

Western geologist reflects as Artemis II prepares to return to the Moon As Artemis II prepares to return to the Moon, Western University earth sciences prof Gordon Osinski reflects on science, risk and knowing a friend aboard.

‘Frontier of science:’ Artemis II and humanity’s return to the Moon.

Western professor Gordon Osinski, who trains Artemis astronauts, reflects ahead of launch. news.westernu.ca/2026/03/arte... #CdnPSE @westernu.ca

UBC appoints Dr. Peter Zandstra as Vice-President, Research and Innovation This message was sent to executive, deans and other senior academic leaders, academic heads, directors and managers, and senior professional leaders in Vancouver and the Okanagan.

Congratulations to Dr. Peter Zandstra on his appointment as UBC’s new Vice-President, Research and Innovation. We look forward to working together to support Canada's research ecosystem.
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Western develops AI-powered custom earmolds for children with hearing aids - Western News Western researchers are developing AI-powered, 3D-printed earmolds to improve hearing aid care for children.

Western reshapes children’s hearing care with custom AI-driven earmolds.

ALLEars project will use artificial intelligence and 3D printing to streamline complex process for children who use hearing aids. news.westernu.ca/2026/04/ai-c... #CdnPSE @westernu.ca

Vers des valves cardiaques personnalisées grâce à l'impression 3D Une équipe a conçu une valve biocompatible, modelable à chaque personne et capable de s'adapter à la croissance du corps, un avantage pour les jeunes ayant des malformations

Vers des valves cardiaques personnalisées grâce à l'impression 3D.

Une équipe a conçu une valve biocompatible, modelable à chaque personne et capable de s'adapter à la croissance du corps, un avantage pour les jeunes ayant des malformations. nouvelles.ulaval.ca/2026/03/31/v... #EPSCdn @ulaval.ca

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The cut in the skull: A student’s investigation into a 200-year-old medical mystery After finding an unusual incision in an ancient skeleton, Grace Clack spent the last year uncovering clues in a paleopathology lab.

The cut in the skull: A student’s investigation into a 200-year-old medical mystery.

After finding an unusual incision in an ancient skeleton, History and Anthropology student Grace Clack spent the last year uncovering clues in Megan Brickley’s paleopathology lab. news.mcmaster.ca/the-cut-in-t...

New theory reshapes quantum view of Big Bang | Waterloo News Waterloo scientists have developed a new way to understand how the universe began, and it could change what we know about the Big Bang and the earliest moments of cosmic history. Their work suggests…

New theory reshapes quantum view of Big Bang.

Researchers show how the universe’s earliest expansion may emerge directly from quantum gravity. uwaterloo.ca/news/media/n... #CdnPSE @uwaterloo.ca

Percer les secrets de la télomérase grâce à la levure Une découverte majeure dévoile l’architecture de la télomérase, une enzyme étroitement liée au vieillissement et au cancer.

Percer les secrets de la télomérase grâce à la levure.

Une découverte majeure dévoile l’architecture de la télomérase, une enzyme étroitement liée au vieillissement et au cancer. nouvelles.umontreal.ca/article/2026... #EPSCdn @umontreal.ca

Unravelling the secrets of telomerase, an enzyme linked to aging and cancer An international team including UdeM’s Pascal Chartrand has mapped the structure of telomerase in yeast, shedding light on how it may function in humans.

Unravelling the secrets of telomerase, an enzyme linked to aging and cancer.

An international team including UdeM’s Pascal Chartrand has mapped the structure of telomerase in yeast, shedding light on how it may function in humans. nouvelles.umontreal.ca/en/article/2... #CdnPSE @umontreal.ca

Researchers alter protein structures with novel method | Waterloo News A novel method to manipulate the inner structure of cells connects several scientific fields and could represent a significant step in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s ...

Researchers alter protein structures with novel method.

New study reveals quantum-level effects in biology with major implications for treatment of some brain diseases. uwaterloo.ca/news/media/r... #CdnPSE @uwaterloo.ca

Deep-sea detector to unlock cosmic mysteries | Queen's Gazette Queen’s physics researchers are part of a global experiment that will use the Pacific Ocean to study some of the most elusive particles in the universe.

Deep-sea detector to unlock cosmic mysteries.

Queen’s physics researchers are part of a global experiment that will use the Pacific Ocean to study some of the most elusive particles in the universe. www.queensu.ca/gazette/stor... #CdnPSE @queensuresearch.bsky.social

Humans share acoustic preferences with other animals, study shows 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...

Humans share acoustic preferences with other animals, study shows.

The findings suggest that when judging sound, humans and other species may be guided by shared sensory biases toward the beautiful. www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/cha... #CdnPSE

Les humains auraient des préférences acoustiques en commun avec certains animaux Une étude menée par une équipe de l’Université McGill a révélé que les humains et certaines espèces animales partageaient des préférences acoustiques, du moins en ce qui concerne les cris d’animaux. L...

Les résultats d’une étude laissent entendre que, lorsqu’ils évaluent les sons, les humains et certaines espèces animales peuvent être influencés par les mêmes biais qui les guident vers la beauté. www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/fr/... #EPSCdn (2/2)

Les humains auraient des préférences acoustiques en commun avec certains animaux. (1/2)