
Earth's Oldest Rocks Confirmed in Canadian Arctic
Scientists have confirmed that rocks in northern Quebec are the oldest known on Earth, dating back 4.16 billion years to when our planet was still a hellish landscape of volcanic chaos.
Jun 28, 2025
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Scientists have confirmed that rocks in northern Quebec are the oldest known on Earth, dating back 4.16 billion years to when our planet was still a hellish landscape of volcanic chaos.
Jun 28, 2025

Scientists have discovered that the human brain contains approximately a spoonful of microplastic particles, with significantly higher concentrations found in people with dementia.
May 20, 2025

Researchers have identified a distinctive brain connectivity pattern that could serve as the first reliable biomarker for depression risk, potentially transforming how mental health professionals identify and treat this widespread condition.
May 13, 2025

Summary: A large-scale study following 9.2 million individuals in Ontario has found that people who visit emergency departments for hallucinogen-related issues face a significantly higher risk of developing schizophrenia.
Nov 14, 2024

A new clinical trial suggests that aerobic exercise during chemotherapy treatment could help breast cancer patients manage cognitive side effects.
Oct 21, 2024

A team of researchers from the University of Ottawa, Carleton University, and University College London has cast doubt on previous interpretations of carbon isotopes in ancient rocks as evidence of early life on Earth.
Aug 9, 2024

The University of Ottawa, together with national and international partners, has achieved a world first by manufacturing the first back-contact micrometric photovoltaic cells.
Nov 23, 2023