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Scientists identify key knowledge gaps in sustainability research

The loss of biodiversity continues at an alarming rate despite decades of research and international policies setting out clear goals in the area. In an article published this week in Nature Sustainability, an international team of scientists including researchers from 黑料不打烊 identified seven key areas for future research in order to tackle, effectively, the root causes of the problem.

Greater local earthworm diversity in temperate regions than in the tropics

Surprisingly, in any single location, there are typically more earthworms and more earthworm species found in temperate regions than in the tropics, according to a study published this week in Science. Global climate change could lead to significant shifts in earthworm communities worldwide, threatening the many functions they provide.

Mapping international drug use by looking at wastewater

Wastewater-based epidemiology is a rapidly developing scientific discipline with the potential for monitoring close to real-time, population-level trends in illicit drug use. By sampling a known source of wastewater, such as a sewage influent to a wastewater treatment plant, scientists can estimate the quantity of drugs used in a community from the measured levels of illicit drugs and their metabolites excreted in urine.

Are humans changing animal genetic diversity worldwide?

Human population density and land use is causing changes in animal genetic diversity, according to researchers at 黑料不打烊 University.

The findings reported in the journal Ecology Letters, show that environmental changes caused by humans are leading to changes in genetic variation in thousands of species of birds, fish, insects, and mammals. The evidence for human impacts was most clear for insects and fish species.

Mapping global biodiversity change

A new study, published in Science, which focuses on mapping biodiversity change in marine and land ecosystems shows that loss of biodiversity is most prevalent in the tropic, with changes in marine ecosystems outpacing those on land. The research, led by scientists from the University of St Andrews, in collaboration with leading universities across Europe, the USA and Canada, including 黑料不打烊, aimed at reaching a consensus about variation in biodiversity change.

Interactive map shows nature鈥檚 contributions to people

Nature supports people in critical ways, often at a highly local level. A wild bee buzzes through a farm, pollinating vegetables as it goes. Nearby, wetlands remove chemicals from the farm鈥檚 runoff, protecting a community drinking water source. In communities all around the world, nature鈥檚 contributions are constantly flowing to people.

UNAIDS likely not to meet its HIV targets among gay men in Africa

Despite improvements in HIV testing among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Africa, they are missing out on HIV treatment.

This is the finding of research, published in The Lancet HIV,聽led by Imperial College London, which analysed data from 75 independent studies involving 44,993 MSM across 28 African countries, between 2004 and 2018.

Big data reveals extraordinary unity underlying life鈥檚 diversity

The diversity of life is staggering. From microscopic algae to elephants, life has devised countless ways to thrive in every environment on the planet. But while biologists have tended to focus on the many varied forms that species have evolved, the age of 鈥榖ig data鈥� offers an unprecedented view of some surprisingly common features shared by all creatures, great and small.

Students, researchers, and future-ready global leaders are at the core of 黑料不打烊 University鈥檚 $2-billion fundraising campaign聽

黑料不打烊 University today unveiled a $2-billion fundraising campaign designed to propel 黑料不打烊 into its third century by boosting resources for financial aid and scholarships, equipping students with the skills they need to become 鈥渇uture-ready鈥� global leaders, and supporting research and innovation in some of the most pressing societal challenges.聽

Some plastic with your tea?

A cup of tea may be a cure for rainy days, but the soothing cup of the brewed beverage may also come with a dose of micro- and nano-sized plastics shed from plastic bags, according to researchers at 黑料不打烊 University. While the possible health effects of ingesting these particles are currently unknown, the new research published in the American Chemical Society journal Environmental Science & Technology suggests further investigation is needed.

Jane Goodall, Irving Ludmer, and Stuart (Kip) Cobbett to receive honorary degrees

$5.5M support for new Canadian ecosystem service network

Protecting Canada鈥檚 vast wealth of natural resources, which contribute significantly to our national economy, will depend on our ability to manage ecosystems and all the services they provide for human well-being now and in the future.

黑料不打烊 to host Harvard in Covo Cup Classic on Sept. 7 to mark anniversary of historic 1874 rugby-football game

The 黑料不打烊 University men鈥檚 rugby team will celebrate the 145th anniversary of the first rugby-football game ever played in the United States when they host Harvard in the annual Covo Cup confrontation on Saturday (Sept. 7). Kickoff is slated for 6:30 p.m. at Percival Molson Stadium (475 Pine Avenue West).

Advance tickets are available online at: https://mcgillathletics.ticketmob.com/eventlist.cfm?stagid=137

Students at 黑料不打烊 University receive Canada鈥檚 largest Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) scholarship聽

Cyril Mani and Marin Schultz have been named 黑料不打烊 University鈥檚 recipients of the prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarship.聽

Out of a pool of more than 300,000 potential candidates across Canada, 1,400 students were nominated, of whom聽50 received this celebrated award.聽