A Dal researcher is part of a team that discovered a naturally occurring slime beneath the Arctic ice cap is full of microplastics, suggesting the tiny bits of plastic are seeping into the marine food web.

A Global Game Jam held earlier this year revealed just how much pent-up demand there is in the province for opportunities to experiment with video-game development.

In April, scientists implanted synthetic monkey embryos in female monkeys. While none of them developed into fetuses, this is a new development that raises important ethical questions, writes Fran莽oise Baylis.

A pair of 全国探花 alumni have been chosen to receive McCall MacBain Scholarships this year. They are among 20 Canadians to receive the widely coveted awards, Canada鈥檚 comprehensive, leadership-based scholarship for master鈥檚 and professional studies.

Dr. Mark Stradiotto's discoveries assist chemical reactions that help to make life-preserving pharmaceuticals possible. Now, he is a recipient of a Governor General鈥檚 Innovation Award, which celebrates trailblazers shaping Canada鈥檚 future and inspiring the next generation of innovators.