To catch a cat killer
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a life-threatening disease with an increased incidence in cats that have spent time in humane shelters or other multi-cat environments.
USask scientists explore new ways to protect bees from wily disease
If you haven’t caught up with the latest buzz, a bacterial illness called European foulbrood disease (EFB) is having a devastating impact on honey bee populations across North America.
Networking for success: the academic advantage of connectivity
The first time a professor/friend at Sydney University introduced me to the world of extracellular vesicles over coffee, I was captivated by these small, bubble-like structures that carry crucial materials and aid various body processes.
Personality traits play key role in invertebrate research
Scientists are recognizing the importance of considering personality in research — even when studying invertebrates.
USask scientists test agent for controlling tiny mite that's a big issue for honey bees
Canadian beekeepers lost a third of their bee hives during the 2022-23 winter due to a “perfect storm” of factors that killed off millions of honey bees across the country.
A growing fetus may lead to preterm labour
The statistics reflect a stark reality: about 15 million babies are born prematurely each year, with preterm birth accounting for 70 per cent of newborn deaths worldwide.
Harmful algal blooms: alarming threats lurking in waters
Have you ever walked by a pond and noticed a thick green or bluish-green layer covering the surface of water? These thick layers are becoming increasingly common in oceans, lakes, ponds and other water bodies — threatening aquatic life and human health.
Puzzle-solving zebrafish help scientists answer research questions
Almost every pet store sells zebrafish, but what pet owners may not know is that 70 per cent of this small tropical fish’s genetic structure is similar to their own.
Soil organic matter plays vital role in global carbon cycling
Whether it’s the rich, dark-coloured soil in your backyard garden or the prairie soil in large fields where farmers grow their crops, the content of soil organic matter affects nearly every aspect of food production.
Have you ever thought about how you think?
Think back to your first memory: do you remember it vividly or does it all seem a bit confusing? If you can recall details about the movie that you watched last night much more easily than your very first memory, most of us can relate.
‘Water’ we doing to our water?
We all need water — we need it to bathe, to clean, to drink and to live our lives as we have for years. Yet our freshwater supply is in peril, and our relationship with water is changing.
Family or foe? How prey and predator animals can develop mother-infant bonds
Ever wonder why a pig is willing to nurse tiger cubs? Or why a dog will take care of a baby leopard? What about a cat that fosters ducklings?
Crashing shorebird populations ring alarm bell on global water crisis
Shorebirds are among the world’s most impressive travellers. Year after year, they make round trips of 32,000 kilometres from the top of the world to the bottom — and back again.
Combating the spread of norovirus by maintaining personal hygiene
Visiting my hometown and bonding with my grannies and family members is one exciting thing that I love to do, but my last visit didn’t go as planned.
Kayaker's dunk highlights dangers of cold water
Without my training, I might have ended up another drowning statistic.
‘Cronked’ in the time of corona: substance use during COVID-19 pandemic
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, I’ve noticed that my trips to the liquor store have become more frequent in the past two years.