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Ozone hole smaller in 2009 than 2008: WMO
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Sep 16, 2009 |
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The World Meteorological Organisation said Wednesday that the ozone hole is expected to be smaller in 2009 than a year ago.
Professor analyzes if Montreal Canadiens are a hockey team or religion
Feb 06, 2009 |
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Since January 2009, Olivier Bauer has pioneered the world's first course examining the link between hockey and religion. As a professor at the Université de Montréal's Faculty of Theology, he also just compiled ...
New generation of orthopedic, dental and cardiovascular prostheses
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Jan 27, 2009 |
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The futuristic technology of the Six Million Dollar Man -specifically a part metal and part flesh human being - won't be exclusive to Hollywood anymore. While the main character in the Six Million Dollar Man was outfitted ...
Researchers identify new protein that triggers breast cancer
Jan 14, 2009 |
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Canadian researchers have identified a new protein in the progression of breast cancer. According to a recent study from the Université de Montréal and the University of Alberta, published in the Journal of ...
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Canadian police consider GPS for people with Alzheimer's
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Dec 23, 2009 |
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Police in Montreal are studying the possibility of offering GPS bracelets to people suffering from Alzheimer's disease, an official told AFP.
A catalyst for families: Experts comment on importance of Christmas dinner
Dec 16, 2008 |
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The menu might be different and families might be smaller, but Christmas remains among the most important holidays. "It is sacred," says Université de Montréal Psychologist Luc Brunet. "It's part of our culture to come together ...
Hypertension and cholesterol medications present in water released into the St. Lawrence River
Jan 26, 2009 |
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A study conducted by Université de Montréal researchers on downstream and upstream water from the Montreal wastewater treatment plant has revealed the presence of chemotherapy products and certain hypertension ...
Plate-eating good: University of Montreal professor designs edible tableware
Dec 08, 2009 |
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Finishing your plate may soon take on a literal meaning. Diane Bisson, a professor at the Université de Montréal School of Industrial Design, has fashioned edible plates that are practical, stylish and tasty. ...
Human mind: Sound and vision wired through same 'black box'
Aug 12, 2009 |
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Sounds and images share a similar neural code in the human brain, according to a new Canadian study. In the online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), scientists from the Univ ...
Family skeletons detrimental to healing
Mar 24, 2009 |
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Family secrets such as alcoholism, abuse and unwanted pregnancies are quite common and an obstacle to healing when disease strikes, according to Marie-Dominique Beaulieu, a professor at the Université de Montréal's ...
From Columbine to Dawson: study on psychological impact of mass shootings
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 29, 2009 |
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Less than two percent of the community were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress, and seven percent report post-traumatic stress symptoms, as a result of the shooting at Dawson College on September 13, 2006.
Sexual abuse: Faith can silence victims or provide solace
Dec 08, 2008 |
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Childhood sexual abuse victims with a strong religious upbringing often report feeling terrible guilt about their assault, which doesn't surprise Jean-Guy Nadon. A professor of theology and religious sciences at the Université ...
Discovery of a debilitating genetic syndrome
Dec 05, 2008 |
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Canadian researchers announce the discovery of MEDNIK Syndrome, a debilitating genetic syndrome. In a study published today in the online version of PLoS Genetics, and in the December edition, a research team led by Dr. Patrick ...
Ladybugs taken hostage by wasps
Nov 17, 2009 |
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Are ladybugs being overtaken by wasps? A Université de Montréal entomologist is investigating a type of wasp (Dinocampus coccinellae) present in Quebec that forces ladybugs (Coccinella maculata) ...
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