By Jesse Correll, guest editor Urban agriculture in Montréal has a rich history of growing from the ground up. From its roots in traditional farming, it has adapted to the limited space and resources in the urban environment, becoming increasingly important to the communities around it. According to architects Vikram Bhatt and Leila Marie Farah, […]
By Ann Yang, guest editor We have been raised to see rage as something negative. We were punished for our tantrums, forced to endure “time outs” in our rooms until we were calm and collected. But is rage truly a bad thing? Can we tap into the untold power of rage to create positive change? […]
By Tiffany Chiu, guest editor Do you ever feel like your communication efforts fall on deaf ears? You are not alone. Most scientists want to share their research to make a difference in society. But many struggle to put that desire into practice. They share information that they believe is important, rather than understanding and […]
By Amanda Scanga, Science in Society co-editor Taking on a PhD requires hard work and sacrifice that can be overwhelming at times. Romina Filippelli, a first-generation PhD student at McGill University, is doing her best to enjoy the journey towards her doctoral goal. Romina was recently granted the Vanier scholarship: one of the most prestigious […]
By Qiaochu Liang, Biology & Life Sciences co-editor The beaver is a familiar sight to Canadians. Castor canadensis is an official symbol of Canada and appears on many government-related artifacts including the Canadian nickel and the Parks Canada logo. But what do we really know about these amazing creatures? Today, advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) […]
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