Is there anybody out there? Life beyond us and how much closer we are(n’t) to the answer
As we come closer to exploring farther reaches of space, one question that still eludes us is the evidence or the viability of extraterrestrial life.
Tag: Science & Technology
Monthly webinar tackles the systematics of bees
As conservation and environmental issues persist, researchers highlight the importance of all species of bee and how systematics and taxonomy can help save them.
York shows meaningful progress towards UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
As part of their commitments to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals initiative, York released a report detailing their progress towards bringing positive change on a local and global scale.
Protests successfully shoot down harmful lithium mine in Serbia
Environmental protests halt Rio Tinto’s lithium mine project in Jadar after concerns raised that excavation will cause irreversible ecological damage.
Professor’s research extracts eDNA out of the air
Professor Elizabeth Clare and her team have devised a method to successfully pull eDNA from the air within controlled environments.
Are warning labels on alcohol a necessary and effective approach for consumer health and safety?
As studies show the links between alcohol consumption and cancer, advocates and medical professionals push for warning labels on products.
Sensorium presents: Lunchtime seminar series
The York community reacts to Sensorium hosting a weekly seminar series of scholarly artists discussing their work and passions.
York Launches stand-alone nursing program
Recent milestones for the Faculty of Health include major progressions for the nursing program and students.
Building a better community for women in STEM at York
As recent studies show a persistent gender gap within undergraduate STEM programs in Canada, students offer insights as to how York can better support their women in STEM.
Is artificial intelligence the answer to some of Canada’s mental health obstacles?
Applications of artificial intelligence in the mental health sector include wearable technology and chatbots, while questions of data protection remain primary concerns.