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GRC forum touts Thai research globally

The Thailand RISE Fund under Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) co-hosted the 14th Global Research Council annual forum in Bangkok during May 18-22.

Bangkok Post · Jun 9

Cricket nuggets? Caterpillar cookies? Canadians would consider eating insects if they can’t see them

Lobster had one of the greatest reputation makeovers in food history. Once treated as “food for the poor,” it is now served in expensive restaurants, dipped in butter and presented as a delicacy.

The Conversation · May 18

We found a way to turn Canada goose poop into chicken feed and crop fertilizer

Canada geese are real-life gangsters. They are large, bold, highly adaptable and thrive in urban landscapes. Wherever they go, they leave their distinctive signature: cigar-shaped green feces.

The Conversation · Apr 30

How can Canada become a global AI powerhouse? By investing in mathematics

Artificial intelligence is everywhere. In fact, each reader of this article could have multiple AI apps operating on the very device displaying this piece. The image at the top of this article is also generated by AI.

The Conversation · Dec 23, 2025

What’s in a name? How the sound of names can bias hiring decisions

Imagine you’re hiring someone for a job that requires a very kind, agreeable and co-operative person. You have two candidates and all you know about them are their names: Renee and Greta. Who do you think would be a better fit?

The Conversation · Aug 28, 2025

Can kelp forests help tackle climate change?

Countries around the world are increasingly turning to nature to help alleviate the impacts of climate change. Forests, grasslands and wetlands are already considered as “natural climate solutions.” Now, some scientists are asking: could kelp forests be part of the solution too?

The Conversation · Jun 3, 2025

Population explosions and declines are related to the stability of the economy and the environment

For 200 years, we’ve been warned of unchecked population growth and how it leads to environmental instability. On the other hand, today some countries face decreasing populations, alongside increasing proportions of elderly people, causing economic instability.

The Conversation · May 11, 2025

How Canada can turn tariff tensions into a global affordable housing alliance

Canada is facing a worsening housing crisis. Home prices have exploded, with 45 per cent of Canadians saying they are deeply worried about finding affordable housing.

The Conversation · May 8, 2025

Plant-based plastics could help reduce the millions of tonnes of medical waste hospitals generate each year

Hospitals around the world generate millions of tonnes of plastic waste annually. Much of this waste comes from single-use items such as face masks, surgical gloves, syringes, IV tubes and sterile packaging materials.

The Conversation · Mar 13, 2025

Canada’s aluminum industry faces U.S. tariffs, but innovation could open new markets

The United States government’s decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on aluminum imports from Canada has raised serious concerns about potential job losses in the aluminum industry.

The Conversation · Mar 11, 2025