York University to develop ‘BeeCSI’ tool to help Canada’s rapidly declining honey bees TORONTO, September 18, 2019 – When Canada’s honey bees are thriving, they produce honey and pollinate valuable crops like blueberries, apples and hybrid canola seeds. But the health of honey bees is declining, with more than a quarter of honey bee colonies […]
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Scientists measure precise proton radius to help resolve decade-old puzzle
York University research confirms protons are smaller than expected TORONTO, September 5, 2019 – York University researchers have made a precise measurement of the size of the proton – a crucial step towards solving a mystery that has preoccupied scientists around the world for the past decade. Scientists thought they knew the size of the […]
York University’s Observatory team celebrates 50th anniversary of Moon landing
TORONTO, July 9, 2019 – York University’s Allan I. Carswell Observatory team is marking that historic day 50 years ago when the first human walked on the Moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission. To celebrate the successful spaceflight that landed astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the Moon to take their first […]
Scientists discover novel genes responsible for regulating muscle cells
York University research could lead to new muscle cancer therapy TORONTO, May 22, 2019 – York University scientists have uncovered a unique set of genes that play a role in muscle cellular gene expression and differentiation which could lead to new therapeutic targets to prevent the spread of muscle cancer. The researchers analyzed gene networks […]
York University chemists invent new Lewis acidity test using fluorescence
Method could reduce costs for pharmaceutical, industrial and tech industries TORONTO, April 22, 2019 – York University chemists have invented a new fluorescence-based method for accurately determining the strength of a range of Lewis acids, which could one day be used to help purify pharmaceutical drugs, improve industrial processes and explore next-generation technologies, according to […]
Young scientists showcase experiments at competition
York University hosts science fair for York Region science students TORONTO, April 12, 2019 – If you are curious to know if fruit can be made into plastic or if organs can be bioengineered, budding scientists will be on hand to talk about their experiments at York University during the York Region Science and Technology […]
Earth Day: Wildlife, conservation and climate change experts available
York University experts can explain how their research supports Earth Day’s goals TORONTO, April 9, 2019 – On April 22, Canadians will celebrate Earth Day. The day aims to inspire Canadians to go green, make sustainable choices and reduce their carbon footprint. This year, Earth Day Network has chosen the global theme of Protect our […]
