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Throughout winter, bumble bee queens lie buried underground in diapause, in a hibernation-like state, in a form of overwintering. But as snow melts and heavy rains soak the ground each spring those underground chambers fill with water, it was assumed that the bees who hadn’t yet awoken from their slumber, drowned. Now new research from the University of Ottawa shows that these queens can survive b...

Jean-Thomas Bernard, Visiting Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Ottawa, recently published an opinion piece in the Quebec daily La Presse examining current energy and geopolitical issues linked to the potential return of Venezuelan oil to global markets.

New global policy brief by the University of Ottawa’s AI + Society Initiative and IVADO offers policymakers actionable insights to successfully integrate AI into government functions.

New national health data platform gives researchers and institutions secure access to diverse types of health data to accelerate high-performance computing and innovation.

In a significant milestone on its path toward reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, the University of Ottawa announced today the nomination of Elder Simon Brascoupé, a member of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation whose career has been defined by a dedication to advancing Indigenous health through educational leadership, policy advocacy and community engagement, as Special Advisor to the D...

A University of Ottawa team has developed a new way to protect free-space quantum key distribution (QKD) from atmospheric turbulence, one of the main causes of distortion and errors when sending quantum information through air.

New research led at the University of Ottawa has found Ontarians without a family doctor face a higher risk of death compared to those attached to a physician, a risk which becomes even greater for patients suffering from chronic health conditions.

We all know the feeling: the mental clarity that comes after a good run or a heavy workout. Science backs this up, even showing that for non-severe depression, exercise can be just as effective as antidepressants or therapy. But there is a cruel irony at play, the symptoms of depression, such as low energy and lack of motivation, are often the very things that can stop people from moving.

• New survey of 4,000 education workers and summary findings paints fraught picture of working conditions inside Canadian schools • High rates of violence and harassment not limited to students but include parents, colleagues, and administrators • Half of respondents are ready to leave their jobs to escape conditions

A team of physicists from the University of Ottawa has developed a new theoretical model that shines new light on how scientists understand the way lasers interact with dense matter, such as solids and liquids. This could unlock advances in ultrafast physics and next-generation technology.