UUֱ�� News - Science

Tracking Whale Calls in the Lower St. Lawrence Seaway at Land Seismometers

webfull — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:56:01 +0000

A new paper led by the Earthquake Seismology group recently published, exploring spatial and temporal patterns of whale calls detected by land seismometers along the Lower St. Lawrence Seaway in Eastern Canada.

Published: 16 September 2024

Treasures beneath the ocean floor? Seawater plays role in gold formation

webfull — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 13:31:12 +0000

Article by Keila DePape, Media Relations UUֱ��

"Understanding how gold forms is crucial for knowing where to find it and how to extract it sustainably. UUֱ�� researchers have answered a long-standing question in geology that could lead to new ore discoveries.

Published: 12 August 2024

Study yields new insights into the link between global warming and rising sea levels

webfull — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 13:22:16 +0000

Article by: Keila DePape

Media Relations, UUֱ��

"A UUֱ��-led study suggests that Earth's natural forces could substantially reduce Antarctica’s impact on rising sea levels, but only if carbon emissions are swiftly reduced in the coming decades. By the same token, if emissions continue on the current trajectory, Antarctic ice loss could lead to more future sea level rise than previously thought.

Published: 12 August 2024

Can hopeful moments lead to hopeful futures?

webfull — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:50:46 +0000

Can hopeful moments lead to hopeful futures?

By Daphne Chalmers (UUֱ��, Education), Julia Freeman (UUֱ��, Bieler School of Environment), Diane Dechief (UUֱ��, Office of Science Education), Natalya Gomez (UUֱ��, Earth and Planetary Sciences), Blane Harvey (UUֱ��, Education), Amy Janzwood (UUֱ��, Bieler School of Environment/Political Science) and Nik Luka (UUֱ��, Architecture and Urban Planning)

Published: 8 July 2024

Melting permafrost in arctic ponds: An unfolding factor for climate change

webfull — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 19:53:17 +0000

Article by: Yejin Lee, The Tribune

"Peter Douglas, an assistant professor in UUֱ��’s Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, and his team recently published a research paper on greenhouse gas emissions from tundra ponds in northern Canada, aiming to understand one of the most important environmental processes for predicting future climate shifts.

Published: 14 February 2024

Secrets of a Hot Saturn and its Spotted Star Unlocked by UUֱ��, Université de Montréal Astronomers

webfull — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:17:30 +0000

Article by: Claire Loewen, Media Relations, UUֱ��

Published: 11 January 2024

CTV News Interview with Dr. Don Baker

webfull — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 13:34:30 +0000

How Climate Change Affected Dinosaurs

CTV News Montreal Interview with Dr. Don Baker

" ... new evidence from UUֱ�� suggests dinosaurs were already dying off due to climate change caused by massive volcanic eruptions.

Published: 3 January 2024

Geotop Podcast: Peter Douglas: Climate lessons from past civilizations

webfull — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:40:30 +0000

Featuring Dr. Peter Douglas

Published: 21 December 2023

More than a meteorite: New clues about the demise of dinosaurs

webfull — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:46:34 +0000

More than a meteorite: New clues about the demise of dinosaurs

Keila DePape, Media Relations, UUֱ��

Link to the full article

UUֱ�� researchers challenge current understanding of dinosaur extinction by unearthing link between volcanic eruptions and climate change.

Published: 6 December 2023

Nicolas Cowan selected for prestigious Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship

webfull — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:41:42 +0000

World-leading exoplanet researcher recognized by NSERC for visionary science as well as commitment to public outreach and equity activities

By Junji Nishihata, Senior Communications Adviser, Office of Research and Innovation

Read the original article on the UUֱ�� Reporter website

Published: 3 November 2023