Stronger link discovered between lead exposure and heart disease
Recent research coming out of Simon Fraser University’s Faculty of Health Science suggests that the connection between low-level exposure to lead and cardiovascular disease has […]
Environment
Researchers determine that external stimuli is more determinant of respiratory health than genetics
Researchers now have compelling evidence to suggest that external factors, such as air pollution, are more detrimental to lung health than genetics alone when it […]
Health Canada approves MedReleaf’s cannabis oil softgel capsules
MedReleaf Corp. announces that it has received a Health Canada approval for the sale of its cannabis oil softgel capsules, becoming the first licensed producer […]
Innovation in agriculture: Facial recognition for cows
Cainthus and Cargill announce a partnership that will design and produce a visual tracking system for use in dairy facilities that will reshape how animal […]
Knowing when a plant is stressed could make all the difference
Determining what a plant needs at precisely the right time is critical when a plant’s health is stressed through lack of nutrients or by weeds; […]
Bioenterprise announces recipients of agri-technology grants
Bioenterprise Corporation announces 13 recipients of innovation grants that support research-based technologies coming out of Ontario. The grants aim to advance commercialization of innovations, enhance […]
Weatherbrain receives the funding to support better environmental decision solutions
One of Canada’s newest environmental decision support software solutions from Campbell Scientific Corp. receives funding support from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research […]
Quebec company makes a breakthrough in food preparation
Reaping the fruit of the last fifteen years, a company out of Quebec develops the first Health Canada approved solution for Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) to […]
A new frontier for farmers
New frontiers are opening for farmers beyond food and feed to a vast array of industrial and consumer applications.
UCalgary engineering, science, medicine, arts professors bag Killam Awards
Each year, the Killam Annual Professorship awards are accorded to faculty members of the University of Calgary who have demonstrated a high quality of teaching, […]