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DNA from air could revolutionize the way we measure animal biodiversity, say scientists
Two new studies published today in the journal Current Biology show that environmental DNA (eDNA) collected from air can be used to detect a wide range of animal species and offers a novel, non-invasi
January 6, 2022 | 11:24 am
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New tool developed by York University could offer more ways to assess distress in youth and adults
New Anti-Mattering Scale provides clinicians with another tool to assess the tendency of certain people to experience a profound sense of not mattering to others TORONTO, Dec. 21, 2021 – As many prepa
December 21, 2021 | 10:18 am
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New tool developed by York University could offer more ways to assess distress in youth and adults
New Anti-Mattering Scale provides clinicians with another tool to assess the tendency of certain people to experience a profound sense of not mattering to others TORONTO, Dec. 21, 2021 – As many prepa
December 21, 2021 | 10:18 am
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Study: Findings show objects appear closer when we’re lying down
Potential survival benefit associated with size perception, particularly for those who work in unusual body postures TORONTO, Dec. 16, 2021 – Researchers at York University’s Centre for Vision Researc
December 16, 2021 | 1:13 pm
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York University scientist helps build instrument on new James Webb Space Telescope
TORONTO, Dec. XX, 2021 – The new James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) – a collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency – is expected to launch this month with the C
December 15, 2021 | 9:21 am
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York University drives interdisciplinary research with $3.5M investment
TORONTO, Dec. 7, 2021 – York University is investing more than $3.5 million in interdisciplinary research with a focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that could have real-world, g
December 7, 2021 | 2:43 pm
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Where did western honey bees come from? New research finds the sweet spot
TORONTO, Dec. 3, 2021 – For decades, scientists have hotly debated the origin of the western honey bee. Now, new research led by York University has discovered these popular honey-producing bees most
December 3, 2021 | 2:12 pm
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Where did western honey bees come from? New research finds the sweet spot
TORONTO, Dec. 3, 2021 – For decades, scientists have hotly debated the origin of the western honey bee. Now, new research led by York University has discovered these popular honey-producing bees most
December 3, 2021 | 2:12 pm
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York University launches plan to reimagine Keele Campus: Living Well Together
TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2021 – York University is re-imagining more than 190 acres of land on its campus on Keele Street in Northwest Toronto. Yesterday, York’s Board of Governors approved “Living Well Toget
December 1, 2021 | 8:56 am
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Last meteor shower of the year to light up the night sky
TORONTO, Dec. 2, 2021 – The year 2021 will end with a light show as the Geminids meteor shower rains down from the darkness of night, starting Dec. 3. York University experts available.
November 30, 2021 | 1:43 pm