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Research explores how fungi become drug-resistant

January 31, 2023

As resistance to antimicrobial drugs rises, understanding the mechanisms at play could help doctors treat patients, says biophysicist Daniel Charlebois.
Westcott donation creates lasting legacy for family and for physics research in Canada

January 24, 2023

The late physics research pioneer Carl Westcott came from humble origins and benefited from scholarships. His nephew says he wanted to pay it forward.
Meet John Thibault: Entrepreneur, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, and MSc, Physics

November 30, 2022

John Thibault had already accomplished a lot before he began his MSc in physics. A successful entrepreneur and (now retired) Canadian Armed Forces soldier, he was part of the United Nations Peacekeepers operation that was awarded the 1988 Nobel Peace Prize.
Researchers and industry team up to assess long-term effectiveness and public perceptions of carbon storage technology

March 07, 2022

Mirko van der Baan is among recipients of new funding that boosts a pilot project that could help accelerate the time to market for advances in carbon capture and storage.
Kirk Kaminsky: Let's Talk Teaching

December 23, 2021

Faculty lecturer and undergraduate physics advisor Kirk Kaminsky on the beauty of physics and sharing knowledge with the next generation of scientists.
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