Ŀ; News - Faculty of Science /channels/news_feeds/all/term/science_fac/rss en Ŀ; scientists turn marine waste into a sustainable solution for wound care, wearable devices and more   /channels/channels/news/mcgill-scientists-turn-marine-waste-sustainable-solution-wound-care-wearable-devices-and-more-366171 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>An interdisciplinary team of Ŀ; researchers has developed an ultra-strong, environmentally friendly medical glue, or bioadhesive, made from marine waste. The discovery has promising applications for wound care, surgeries, improved drug delivery, wearable devices and medical implants. </p> <p>“Being able to produce glues that can close wounds  or make something strongly adhere to the skin is critical for many medical interventions,” said Audrey Moores, Professor in the <a href="/chemistry/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Department of Chemistry</a>.  </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/gettyimages-1506463125.jpg?itok=44xCmUdd" width="160" height="107" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">31 </span><span class="month">July </span><span class="year">2025</span></div></div></div></div></div> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:59:20 +0000 webfull 210234 at /channels Climate change driving major algae surge in Canada’s lakes, study finds /channels/channels/news/climate-change-driving-major-algae-surge-canadas-lakes-study-finds-366164 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Algal growth is accelerating in lakes across Canada, including those far from human development, and a new study shows that climate change is the primary driver. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/unnamed_6.jpg?itok=OyA49m_1" width="160" height="120" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">31 </span><span class="month">July </span><span class="year">2025</span></div></div></div></div></div> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:57:54 +0000 webfull 210232 at /channels Researchers’ novel lab technique reveals how ice crystals form in clouds /channels/channels/news/researchers-novel-lab-technique-reveals-how-ice-crystals-form-clouds-366073 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Researchers have developed a novel method to detect and study how ice forms in mixed-phase clouds, significantly boosting scientists’ ability to forecast weather and model climate change. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/gettyimages-2165330008.jpg?itok=dmEOorCB" width="160" height="107" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">23 </span><span class="month">July </span><span class="year">2025</span></div></div></div></div></div> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:10:34 +0000 webfull 210132 at /channels Appointment of Alanna Watt as Interim Dean of the Faculty of Science /channels/channels/news/appointment-alanna-watt-interim-dean-faculty-science-365726 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><em>Dear community members, </em></p> <p><em>I am pleased to announce that Professor Alanna Watt, of the Department of Biology, has graciously agreed to take on the role of Interim Dean of Science, effective July 1, 2025. She will oversee the Faculty while we continue the search for a new Dean of Science. In accordance with the University Statutes, an Advisory Committee will be established to support this process. </em></p> <p><em><strong>Experience and expertise </strong></em></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/alanna_photo_crop.jpeg?itok=XweW_Ylk" width="160" height="166" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="mult