Nearly 60% of food is lost or wasted each year, and short-lived fruits and vegetables are a big part of that. Researchers at the University of Guelph are testing a new kind of edible coating to see if it can extend the shelf life of that most fickle of fruits: avocados.
Read More >>Imaginez si briser un objet contribuait à le rendre meilleur. Des chercheurs de l’Université de Montréal détaillent ce mécanisme contre-intuitif découvert dans de minuscules structures biologiques.
Read More >>Omega-3 is essential for mental sharpness, but it spoils easily. That’s why researchers are coming up with new ways of encapsulating omega-3 fatty acids so astronauts can stay focused during long space flights.
Read More >>Often referred to as the diamonds of the culinary world, truffles are prized for their pungent flavour and aroma. Now a group of Université Laval chemists is hoping to elevate the profile of a Québec-grown species.
Read More >>Mais comment les moules arrivent-elle à s’accrocher si fermement à leur rocher, même sous l'eau ? Des chercheurs ont percé le mystère, ce qui ouvre des perspectives dans les milieux médical et industriel.
Read More >>Little-known fact: the things we like about chocolate – its creamy smooth texture and how it melts in our mouths – are thanks to the crystal structure of cocoa butter. Now University of Guelph researchers have found a way to create that perfect crystal structure while simplifying the fussy tempering process.
Read More >>Leaders Overcoming Great Inequalities in Chemical Sciences (LOGIC) is an annual retreat organized by CWIC and typically occurs 2-3 days before the Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition (CCCE). Find out more about the 2021 event.
Read More >>Sought after for their ability to repel water, grease, and oil, PFAS are a class of more than 4700 synthetic compounds used since the 1950s. One application poorly studied in North America is PFAS in cosmetics. A new study now shows just how much they contain.
Read More >>When former Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan put forward a motion to create the Committee in May, she spoke of the importance of parliamentarians gaining a better understanding of science and research.
Read More >>Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are working on an air filter to destroy viruses like the one that causes COVID-19. The idea is to capture airborne water droplets after someone coughs or sneezes, and to render viruses inside the droplets harmless by oxidizing them.
Read More >>An international collaboration used machine-learning to create an open-access virtual catalogue of some 300,000 organic compounds, opening doors for a range of future applications from materials to drugs. The project,...
Read More >>Scientists began reporting microplastic pollution in the ocean as far back as the 1970s but our understanding of these tiny particles’ impact on fish is only just catching up. Their harm is due to factors not generally considered in toxicology testing – the plastics’ size, shape and chemical makeup.
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