McGill-led study suggests psychedelics could change depression treatment
Researchers from McGill University and Mila, Quebec’s artificial intelligence institute, brought together 89 experts from 17 countries for the study.
#Canada #psychedelics #Study
https://globalnews.ca/news/11802751/psychedelics-study-depression-treatment/

Congratulations to Dr. Jessica Salas Navarro who successfully defended her Ph.D. thesis, "Advancing Volcanic Gas Monitoring to Unravel Eruption Processes: Insights from Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, Costa Rica" (supervisors John Stix (McGill Univ.) and Maarten de Moor (OVSICORI, Costa Rica).

They monitored summit plume gas compositions, remotely-sensed total SO2, and seismic/infrasound signals.

#Volcanology #McGillUniversity #CostaRica #OVSICORI #SubductionZoneMagmatism

How McGill’s new greenhouse will help grow more climate change-resistant agriculture
McGill University’s Macdonald Campus has a new greenhouse, which features seven bays, a classroom and demonstration rooms. Staff explain how they plan to use these new facilities.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7159990?cmp=rss
How McGill’s new greenhouse will help grow more climate change-resistant agriculture
McGill University’s Macdonald Campus has a new greenhouse, which features seven bays, a classroom and demonstration rooms. Staff explain how they plan to use these new facilities.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7159990?cmp=rss

Pierre Lanari (Univ. Lausanne), a Mineralogical Society of America @mineralsocamerica.bsky.social Distinguished Lecturer, presented advancements in constraining the rates of metamorphic reactions, enabled by clever application of element mapping, diffusion modelling and development of freely available software.

A beautifully illustrated, clearly explained talk!

#Lausanne #UniversityLausanne #MineralSocAmerica #McGillUniversity #Metamorphism #Geology #XMapTools #Iolite

Humans and Animals Share Sound Preferences, Study Finds

Study reveals humans and animals prefer similar sounds, suggesting shared sensory roots behind how we perceive beauty in nature.

Good News Post - inspiring stories, hope, positivity, well-being, and a happier outlook on life.
It's been a long time since a new jazz club has opened in Montreal. Cabaret Jazz l'Entracte on Sainte Catherine Street downtown is a non-profit, and thanks to Kevin Dean and McGill University, the 80-seat club has a piano and an organ! I'm looking forward to visiting! #jazz #live #music #Montreal #McGillUniversity https://www.entractejazz.org
Cabaret Jazz L'Entracte | Jazz Club Montréal

Salle de spectacle jazz à but non lucratif au centre-ville de Montréal, Cabaret Jazz L’Entracte présente des concerts de jazz live et soutient la scène locale.

L'Entracte
McGill, Concordia drop legal battle with Quebec government over tuition hikes
The English universities won a ruling last April after the Superior Court overturned the hike of about $3,000, finding that it was unreasonable.
#education #law #Quebec #Canada #ConcordiaUniversity #McGillUniversity
https://globalnews.ca/news/11711004/mcgill-concordia-drop-legal-battle-quebec-tuition/
McGill, Concordia drop legal battle with Quebec government over tuition hikes
The English universities won a ruling last April after the Superior Court overturned the hike of about $3,000, finding that it was unreasonable.
#education #law #Quebec #Canada #ConcordiaUniversity #McGillUniversity
https://globalnews.ca/news/11711004/mcgill-concordia-drop-legal-battle-quebec-tuition/