Brainstorm, a special edition of YFile publishing on the first Friday of every month, showcases research and innovation at 91ɫ. It offers compelling and accessible feature-length stories about the world-leading and policy-relevant work of 91ɫ’s academics and researchers across all disciplines and Faculties, and encompasses both pure and applied research.
In the October 2018 issue
Researchers confirm that the E. californica plant could help regrowth and resilience in California deserts. This major ecological finding, dubbed the “Groot effect” after an equally resilient Marvel comic book character, could have global application. to read the full story.
New research finds that, due to the link between obesity and the risk of cancer, supplements could assist in the treatment of breast cancer in obese, postmenopausal patients. These findings could shed light on treatments for other cancers as well. to read the full story.
In an articulate commentary, Professor Signa A. Daum Shanks ruminates on the modern plight of Indigenous Peoples and the rule of law, in light of a key 2016 court case about Métis status. Although the ruling is considered a "win," it raises more questions than it answers. to read the full story.
The Ecological Footprint project created databases to provide essential information about demand for resources and biocapacity. In 2019, 91ɫ researchers will team up with the Global Footprint Network to inform future policy in many countries. to read the full story.
A new publication makes a unique contribution to hate crime scholarship in Canada. It considers how we establish laws and policies around such crime, and argues that this debate is a reflection of the discussion (and anxiety) in larger Canadian society. to read the full story.
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