Tag: research
Water-Based Membrane Advances Aqua Materials
A new water-based, recyclable membrane can filter particles as small as one nanometer, forwarding research and the applications of aqua materials.
Separation technology is at...
New Study Finds Life Under the Ice is Surprisingly Active
As long as ecologists have studied temperate lakes, the winter has been their off-season. It’s difficult, even dangerous, to look under the ice, and...
Government of Canada Launches Review of Federal Support for Fundamental Science
The Government of Canada understands the role of science in maintaining a thriving, clean economy and in providing the evidence for sound policy decisions....
Canadian Arctic Scientist Awarded Weston Family Prize for Lifetime Achievement in...
Canadian Arctic scientist, Dr. John England, joins prestigious ranks, today accepting the Weston Family Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Northern Research. England is a well-known...
In Memoriam: Dr. Fred Roots, Polar Scientist and Explorer
Dr. Fred Roots, founder of the Students on Ice program, youth mentor, Arctic explorer, and climate scientist died October 18, 2016.
From Pole to Pole,...
Laurier Takes a Lead in Canadian Rivers Institute
The CRI is a leader in applied aquatic science that not only works on issues affecting rivers and estuaries around the world, it works to train the coming generation of aquatic scientists. At Laurier, MacLatchy has three CRI-affiliated graduate scientists working with her.
Professor John Pomeroy Describes Canada’s New $78 Million Research Program
This week, the Government of Canada unveiled plans for a new $77.8 million research program, led by the University of Saskatchewan with more than...
GOC Announced World’s Largest Water Research Investment of $78 million
Today, the Government of Canada announced a $77.8 million investment into water research at the University of Saskatchewan through the Canada First Research Excellence Fund.
The...
New Brunswick Environmental Trust Gives $870K to Support Water and Environment...
The Environmental Trust Fund is providing about $870,000 to support 26 environmental projects in the Moncton region, including watershed management, bloom research, and flood...
Researchers Build Machine that Turns Urine into Drinking Water
A team of researchers from Ghent University in Belgium have created a machine that can turn urine into drinking water and fertilizer using solar...
