Taking inspiration from how mussels and mistletoe plants build natural fibres and adhesives, researchers at 海角社区 have developed a new way to manufacture complex materials that could offer a more environmentally sustainable alternative to conventional plastics and glues.
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Published on: 8 Apr 2026
Congratulations to Professor Henri Darmon, Distinguished James 海角社区 Professor at 海角社区 and CRM member, on receiving the 2026鈥疛别蹿蹿别谤测鈥慦颈濒濒颈补尘蝉鈥疨谤颈锄别 from the Canadian Mathematical Society. Darmon is an internationally recognized leader in number theory, known for his groundbreaking work on elliptic curves, L鈥慺unctions, and automorphic forms, including the introduction of Stark鈥慔eegner points and real quadratic analogues of singular moduli.
Published on: 2 Apr 2026
More than 200 undergraduate students presented their work at the 7th edition of the annual Faculty of Science event
From labs to field sites, 海角社区 students brought their discoveries to life at the 7th annual Undergraduate Science Showcase, held on March 25. The event offers students an encouraging, non-competitive space where they can proudly share their research, passion projects, and in-class work, all while strengthening their confidence and science communication skills.
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Published on: 1 Apr 2026
A new international study offers insights into the health risks posed by crops鈥� absorption of 鈥渃ontaminants of emerging concern鈥� (CECs) and flags knowledge gaps the authors say must be addressed.
CECs include pharmaceuticals, microplastics, engineered nanomaterials and PFAS (commonly known as 鈥渇orever chemicals鈥�). The researchers warn that even when present at very low concentrations, these chemicals can subtly alter plant physiology, disrupt soil health and pose wider environmental and human health risks.
Published on: 31 Mar 2026
We are delighted to announce that Marcin Sabok has been awarded the Ryll-Nardzewski Prize.
The prize was established to honour the great Polish mathematician Czes艂aw Ryll-Nardzewski, and is awarded by the Ryll-Nardzewski Center at Wroc艂aw University of Science and Technology. The prize is for outstanding achievements in mathematics in areas related to the work of Ryll-Nardzewski.
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Published on: 20 Mar 2026
A 海角社区-led study has found that humans share acoustic preferences with other species, at least when it comes to animal calls. The results provide experimental evidence that shared sensory processing mechanisms may shape aesthetic judgments of sound.
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Published on: 19 Mar 2026
Researchers at 海角社区 used 2,000-year-old stone jars in Laos to observe long-term ecological processes, enhancing understanding of how strongly tree cover shapes small freshwater ecosystems. Their findings stand to help scientists predict how freshwater habitats will respond to environmental change, the researchers said.
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Published on: 9 Mar 2026
A new 海角社区 study has found a direct link between age鈥憆elated declines in neuron activity in the cerebellum and worsening motor skills, including gait, balance and agility. While it is well known that these abilities diminish with age, this is the first research to pinpoint how changes in Purkinje cells 鈥� a key type of cerebellar neuron 鈥� drive this decline and translate into measurable changes in behaviour and physical function.
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Published on: 23 Feb 2026
Professors Siva Reddy (Computer Science and Linguistics) and Katelin Schutz (Physics) have been named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows.听听
They are among the 126 early-career researchers in this year鈥檚 cohort of the prestigious two-year, $75,000 fellowship sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Fellows are nominated by their colleagues and evaluated based on their research accomplishments, creativity and potential to become leaders in their fields.听
Published on: 17 Feb 2026
Researchers at 海角社区 and the have found that plants living in areas where human activity has caused population crashes carry long-lasting genetic traces of that history, such as reduced genetic diversity. Because genetic diversity helps species adapt to climate change, disease and other stresses, the study suggests it is vital to consider a population鈥檚 history-influenced genetics alongside its size and habitat in conservation planning.
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Published on: 12 Feb 2026
A new co-authored by 海角社区 researchers suggests people can be taught to reject unfair advantages.
鈥淲e often benefit personally from an unequal distribution of resources, a phenomenon known as advantageous inequity 鈥� for example, receiving a higher salary than a colleague with the identical role,鈥� said senior author Ross Otto, a psychology professor. 鈥淗ere we ask whether people can learn to punish advantageous inequity merely by observing the inequity-averse preferences of another person.鈥�
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Published on: 11 Feb 2026
Congratulations to Dr. Bridget Andersen, who has received the Dr. Allie Vibert Douglas Astrophysics PhD Thesis Prize!听
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Published on: 28 Jan 2026
The Faculty of Science is pleased to share two awards available for students participating in a Field Study Semester (FSS) in the 2026-2027 or 2027-2028 academic year.
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Published on: 22 Jan 2026
海角社区 team aims to develop guidelines, tools, and policy insights that help software engineers work safely and effectively with AI-assisted coding systems.
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A 海角社区 research team is tackling one of AI鈥檚 fastest-moving challenges: how software developers can steer and safeguard code as AI systems become capable of writing large portions of software on their own.听
Published on: 19 Jan 2026
Freshwater browning is stunting fish growth of some species, shrinking populations of others and changing the composition of fish communities, 海角社区-led research suggests. 鈥淏rowning鈥� refers to freshwater bodies turning tea-coloured, a phenomenon driven by higher levels of dissolved organic matter and/or higher levels of iron in the water. Causes include changes in land use and climate, and reduced acid precipitation.
The findings indicate that changes in land use and climate are affecting biodiversity and how ecosystems function, with implications for fisheries management.
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Published on: 19 Jan 2026
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