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Teaching Excellence Stories
Analysis: Contrary to popular belief, Eastern Canada is more at risk of earthquakes than perceived
Most Canadians believe that the greatest national risk of a devastating earthquake lies in British Columbia. The whole Pacific northwest coast, with its rugged topography . . .
Royal Society of Canada awards recognize two McMaster scholars
Two researchers from the Faculty of Science have received prestigious awards from the Royal Society of Canada in recognition of their significant achievements and the promise of more . . .
Medical cannabis may give modest benefits for chronic pain
A minority of people living with chronic pain who try medical cannabis may experience important relief and the risk of side effects is typically small, . . .
DNA researchers develop critical shortcut to detect and identify known and emerging pathogens
Researchers at McMaster University have developed a sophisticated new tool that could help provide early warning of rare and unknown viruses in the environment and identify potentially deadly bacterial . . .
Our brains keep tabs on threats in our peripheral vision, researchers find
While you’re concentrating on whatever’s right in front of your eyes, your brain is doing you a favour by sorting objects in your peripheral vision . . .
Combo therapy cuts risk of heart attacks and strokes in half, research shows
A combination therapy of aspirin, statins and at least two blood pressure medications can cut the risk of fatal cardiovascular disease (CVD) in half. The . . .