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A University of Saskatchewan team has developed a groundbreaking vaccine that protects cattle from tuberculosis without interfering with disease testing. The breakthrough could save thousands of farms from devastating herd losses.
Canadian researchers have discovered how to reactivate old cement from demolished buildings, cutting new cement needs by 40% and preventing millions of tonnes of emissions. The breakthrough transforms construction waste into a climate win hiding in plain sight.
Canadian researchers just solved a billion-dollar problem: how to test tomorrow's renewable energy grids without waiting days for answers. Their breakthrough speeds up critical safety simulations by up to 79 times.
Canadian researchers have created bacteria that eat cancer from the inside out, using genetic engineering to solve a problem that stumped scientists for decades. The breakthrough could offer a highly targeted way to destroy solid tumors without harming healthy tissue.
Canadian researchers discovered a groundbreaking way to stabilize damaged brain proteins using weak magnetic fields, opening new doors for treating diseases affecting over a million Canadians. The quantum biology breakthrough could revolutionize how we approach neurodegenerative disease treatment.
University of Alberta researchers are leading an eight-year project to rebuild computer models that predict forest growth, helping balance timber harvesting with conservation for decades to come. The upgrade will help Western Canada's forests adapt to climate change while supporting sustainable forestry.
Canadian researchers developed a quick three-question assessment that helps doctors distinguish between apathy and depression in patients, leading to faster diagnoses of brain disorders like Parkinson's and dementia. The breakthrough could help millions avoid misdiagnosis and receive proper treatment sooner.
Canadian researchers created tiny magnetic robots that dissolve kidney stones without surgery, shrinking them 30% in just five days. This breakthrough could spare millions from painful procedures and months of medication.
Canadian researchers built a powerful new computer using light instead of electricity that tackles enormous optimization problems while running at everyday temperatures. The breakthrough machine uses ordinary fiber optic technology and stays stable for hours while performing billions of operations per second.
Canadian researchers discovered that growing lettuce under solar panels increased harvests by 400% during a scorching summer. The breakthrough could transform farming while generating clean energy.
After five years of investigation, Canadian researchers have finally provided answers to hundreds of patients worried they had a mysterious brain disease. The good news: thorough medical testing found most patients have diagnosable conditions that doctors can actually treat.
A powerful new supercomputer at the University of Waterloo will help 4,000 researchers each year tackle breakthrough challenges in health, climate science, and artificial intelligence. The Nibi system marks a major win for Canadian-built research infrastructure.
Canadian researchers built a lightweight wrist brace that reduces hand tremors by up to 79% without batteries, motors, or surgery. The device could transform daily life for millions living with Parkinson's and similar conditions.