Research matters of the heart. And lungs
Graydon Raymer makes people breathe heavy and gets hearts beating faster. It’s all in the name of research that could one day save a life or help an elite athlete reach new records. Raymer, an associate professor in the Bachelor of Physical Health and Education program at Nipissing University, is investigating how the heart and… Continue Reading
Research matters because it helps demystify the causes of autism
“Autism scares me to death. I am so scared that I am driving myself nuts.” “I understand your anxiety. I think autism is the number one biggest mystery of our generation.” – Exchange in an online forum for new parents This and many similar conversations demonstrate how parents’ fears about autism are often augmented… Continue Reading
Research matters because “DNA” might mean “Destiny? Not Always.”
Not all of the mysteries of life lie in our genetic code,” says University of Ottawa professor Steffany Bennett. Bennett studies Alzheimer’s Disease, a devastating form of dementia that sharply erodes a sufferer’s memory, personality and everyday functioning. It affects some 24.3 million people in North America alone. Because Alzheimer’s has genetic causes, it makes… Continue Reading
Research matters because bullying has gone online
Kids who bully find a way. They pound you in the school yard, or a group of girls whisper and giggle while looking at you. And now, there’s the newer method: they’ll get at you over the Internet. Don’t wave it away — this is real. It’s not something that only happens to other people’s… Continue Reading
Research matters because manufacturers might be out standing in their field
When you think about it, it makes sense that automobile plants might have some relationship to bumper crops. At least, it makes sense when Trent University biomaterials researcher Suresh Narine is on the case His innovative research seeks out ways to make manufactured goods – everything from healthy, edible sandwich spreads to artificial hips to,… Continue Reading
Research matters because plagues still roam the Earth
Imagine walking down a crowded street, knowing that one out of every three people you meet will die before the week is out. That was the reality of the Black Death when it swept through Europe in the 14th century – a virulent plague that cut a swath through a third to a half of… Continue Reading
Research matters because youth violence doesn’t have to remain an enigma
Families torn apart by loss, unexplained, sudden, violent. Young dreams cut short and gone forever. Stories of youth violence are increasingly commonplace in the media, but what do we make of these stories? The causes of youth violence are so complex, it sometimes feels as though they can never be fully understood, let alone mitigated…. Continue Reading
Research Matters because cars are getting smarter
A snow-covered road. Heavy traffic. Beyond your line of sight, a driver brakes suddenly at an icy stretch. You can’t see the brake lights, but your car receives real-time data from vehicles ahead. The car itself makes speed adjustments, keeping you at a safe distance. You might never know you were at risk. Detecting and… Continue Reading
Research matters because jazz improvisation can build stronger communities
Three years ago, a video featuring street musicians scattered around the world jamming to Ben E. King’s classic “Stand By Me” went viral receiving more than 2,000,000 views on YouTube. The video’s emotional wallop comes not from the mere technological novelty of mixing so many diverse performers, but from how each musician listens, reacts and… Continue Reading
