Disclaimer: Different professors have varying opinions and rules about the appropriate use of ChatGPT, and in many cases have serious consequences for misusing it in their classes. While some only have restrictions against using text written by ChatGPT, others also restrict the use of ChatGPT for outlining and research. It[Read More…]
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38th Soup & Science event sees talks on ice, stars, and Panama
The McGill Faculty of Science hosted the 38th edition of Soup & Science in the SSMU Ballroom from Sept. 3 to 6. Here, professors and students across many disciplines, from psychology to astrophysics, presented their scientific passion projects. Monitoring Arctic sea ice To begin the Sept. 5 presentations, Mallik Mahmud,[Read More…]
Neurodevelopment through an infant’s eyes
Before kids obtain the ability to smoothly track a moving object with their eyes, there is a brief period in infancy when this skill is out of reach. Visual tracking, a crucial milestone in our cognitive development, begins to develop about one month after birth. In a recent publication in[Read More…]
How environmental enrichment protects emotional well-being
Globally, over 301 million people live with anxiety disorders, making it the most common group of mental disorders. According to the World Health Organization, as few as 27 per cent of patients receive any treatment, a situation researchers are currently making significant efforts to remedy. One such researcher is Randriely[Read More…]
Empowering women in engineering: Stories for women, by women
In the evolving landscape of science and technology, women in engineering are driving innovation and shaping the future of the field. Despite progress in gender equality in STEM, women continue to face unique challenges, such as overcoming stereotypes about gender roles and underrepresentation in certain fields. To gain insight into[Read More…]
Cortical thickness: A promising predictor of eating disorders
Content Warning: Mentions of eating disorders Global eating disorder prevalence nearly doubled between 2000 and 2018. According to data reported by mothers in the Quebec Longitudinal Study of Child Development, around a third of all children born in Quebec had exhibited overeating behaviours by the age of five. Furthermore, roughly[Read More…]
Redefining care: A new approach to decision-making for individuals with dementia
While dementia is commonly most associated with memory loss, research has also linked it to impaired judgment, increased difficulty navigating one’s surroundings, and even failure to pick up on sarcasm. Understandably, the condition can impact a person’s autonomy and independence, but in what circumstances can we attest that a person[Read More…]
Alzheimer’s disease: What computational models reveal
According to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, an estimated one million people in Canada could be living with dementia by 2030. Dementia encompasses a range of symptoms associated with declining cognitive function; Alzheimer’s disease is the main form, accounting for 60 to 80 per cent of all cases. Although Alzheimer’s[Read More…]
Unraveling infection mysteries: Can probiotics provide answers?
How many times have your parents or significant other reminded you to take your supplements, emphasizing their health benefits? Over the past few years, probiotics have garnered significant attention due to studies showcasing their efficacy in treating various human diseases. Researchers believe that probiotics promote human health by stimulating the[Read More…]
How green is cannabis? Expert unpacks sustainability issues in the cannabis industry
The past two decades have witnessed significant increases in worldwide legalization of medical and recreational cannabis use. The global cannabis market size is projected to grow from USD $57 billion in 2023 to USD $444 billion by 2030. This expansion raises an alarming concern: A substantial rise in greenhouse gas[Read More…]
