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Canada has considerable strengths across its research ecosystem, but lacks the coordinated planning needed to fully realize its value. go.cca-reports.ca/4hWNe3z

go.cca-reports.caCanada needs a strategic approach to national-scale research infrastructure to seize emerging opportunities: New CCA expert panel reportCanada is missing an opportunity to draw greater value from the national-scale research infrastructure that...

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Global News
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The government put the legislation on notice last week and Justice Minister Sean Fraser and Heath Minister Marjorie Michel are set to answer questions Tuesday about the proposed changes. globalnews.ca/news/1212260...

globalnews.caFederal government to introduce bill restricting MAID for mental illness - National | Globalnews.caA news release from the Department of Justice says "rigorous safeguards" will be put in place for advance requests that follow a diagnosis of an incurable illness.

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Iris van Rooij 💭
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"The five core principles – honesty, Scrupulousness, transparency, independence and responsibility – remain unchanged. The new code emphasises shared responsibility for integrity and extends the duties of care for institutions." www.nwo.nl/en/news/revi...

nwo.nlRevision of Netherlands Code of Conduct for Research Integrity (NGWI) | NWODutch research institutions will adopt a new Code of Conduct for Research Integrity with effect from 1 January 2027. Commissioned by the national organisations for scientific research, the current cod...

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Science X / Phys.org
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Moving nano-wrinkles nearly completely cleared mature bacterial biofilms in lab cultures. A tiny soft actuator turns the textured implant surface into an active one. doi.org/hcp3zh

phys.orgNano-wrinkles and actuation break up infectious biofilms on implantsA nano-wrinkled surface combined with a tiny soft actuator can break up infection-causing bacterial sheets, called biofilms, that form on medical implants, according to a University of Michigan Engineering study published in Advanced Functional Materials.

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André Picard @picardonhealth
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Rabies: Coming soon to a neighbourhood near you? We’re seeing an uptick in the disease in urban areas, with most of the cases in raccoons and skunks, in addition to bats, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/0fc7a92... (gift link) via @theglobeandmail.com

theglobeandmail.comRabies: Coming soon to a neighbourhood near you?We’re seeing an uptick in the disease in urban areas, more than half of them in raccoons

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Science X / Phys.org
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A proposed five-step framework could flag antibiotic resistance risks before clinical trials—not simply to reject vulnerable candidates, but to help guide redesign or more targeted use. doi.org/hcppgh

phys.orgCan we stop antibiotic resistance from ruining promising drugs before they reach patients?What if we could predict early in drug development which antibiotics bacteria are most likely to become resistant to? In a review published in Nature Reviews Microbiology, researchers from the HUN-REN Biological Research Centre, Szeged (HUN-REN BRC Szeged) and the Hungarian Centre of Excellence for Molecular Medicine (HCEMM) in Szeged propose a five-step decision-making framework that could help identify resistance risks early, refine promising drug candidates and prevent costly failures.

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Be Giant
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A Canadian research team could be on the brink of a giant leap forward for the treatment of HIV, which affects more than 40 million people globally – 65 per cent of whom live in sub-Saharan Africa. Lisa Hrabluk reports. www.begiant.ca/stories/idea...

begiant.caCanada’s HIV moonshot to “tickle” the virus out of hidingA research team that spans four universities, boosted by massive new funding, is targeting the virus in novel, promising ways

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Reuters
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AI-discovered bugs may soon trigger fresh disruptions, cyber experts say reut.rs/4zOYODN

reut.rsAI-discovered bugs may soon trigger fresh disruptions, cyber experts sayAdvances in artificial intelligence have uncovered a stream of new software vulnerabilities that are almost ​certain to trigger more disruption along the lines of the outages that percolated across global government websites this week.

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André Picard @picardonhealth
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First-of-Its-Kind Vaccine Ushers in New Hope for Cancer Patients. Beyond melanoma, scientists are studying cancer vaccines for glioblastoma, pancreatic cancer and more, by Nina Agrawal www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/w... via @nytimes.com

nytimes.comMelanoma Vaccine Ushers in New Hope for Cancer PatientsBeyond melanoma, scientists are studying cancer vaccines for glioblastoma, pancreatic cancer and more.

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CARL / ABRC
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📢 We’re hiring! CARL is seeking a bilingual Communications & Project Officer for a 13-month contract in Ottawa. Bring your communications skills to the table, connect communities, and help advance research libraries across Canada! 🗓️ Apply by November 20, 2026. www.carl-abrc.ca/news/job-pos...

carl-abrc.caJob Posting: Communications and Project Officer - Canadian Association of Research LibrariesHiring Organization:  Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) Job Title:  Communications and Project Officer – 13-month contract Job Location: Ottawa, ON Application Closing Date: November 20, 2026 (at 23:59) CARL […]

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Jen Christiansen
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Interested in communicating science with data graphics? I'm excited to be leading one of three virtual workshops on the topic for @graphichunters.bsky.social on Nov 23. 📊 #scicomm More info here: www.eventbrite.com/e/beautiful-...

eventbrite.comBEAUTIFUL DATA - communicating scienceIn three sessions we will focus on science graphics. How can we visualise science in clear, powerful and engaging ways?

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Fonds de recherche du Québec
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Au terme de près de 15 années comme premier scientifique en chef du Québec, Rémi Quirion quitte sa fonction après un parcours tout aussi riche qu’inspirant. Prenez la mesure du chemin parcouru en lisant son bilan qui témoigne de sa vision et de ses accomplissements! ▶️ https://rb.gy/l4apqb

Council of Canadian Academies/Conseil des académies canadiennes
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Notre rapport L’état de la science, de la technologie et de l’innovation au Canada (chapitre 5) examine les entreprises en démarrage et en expansion, les mécanismes de financement (investissements providentiels, capital de risque et capital-investissement) ainsi que les lacunes dans les données.

rapports-cac.caL’état de la science, de la technologie et de l’innovation au Canada 2025Au cours des 20 dernières années, le CAC a réalisé une série d’évaluations du rendement, des...

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Be Giant
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University of Toronto biochemist Karen Maxwell has spent her career studying bacteriophages – microscopic predators that infect and kill bacteria – researching how phages could be engineered to treat infections that antibiotics can no longer touch. www.begiant.ca/stories/peop...

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Ottawa is launching $1.75b in venture capital support to help Canadian startups grow and remain in Canada. The package includes $1b for venture capital investment—including dedicated funding for life sciences and emerging fund managers—and $750m primarily aimed at later-stage companies.

theglobeandmail.comOttawa kicks off process to give $1.75-billion boost to venture capital sectorIndustry Minister Joly shares more details about how government plans to allot funding to firms that back fast-growing startups

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UBC Statistics
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📣 UBC Science seeks a Black scholar for a tenure-stream Assistant Professor position in Quantitative Science, starting July 2027. 📅 Apply by Dec. 1, 2026 💻 Info sessions: Oct. 16 & 30, 10 am PT Apply and learn more: science.ubc.ca/blackscholars

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The Logic
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Ottawa's new $1.75B venture funding program aims to attract billions in private investment, with most of a separate $750-million fund earmarked for later-stage companies. thelogic.co/news/growth-...

thelogic.coOttawa opens bids for its new $1.75B venture funding program - The LogicThe program aims to attract billions in private investment, with most of a separate $750-million fund earmarked for later-stage companies

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The Walrus
@thewalrus.ca

25 years ago, Canadarm2 cemented Canada’s role in the International Space Station. On this episode, astronaut Scott Parazynski and CanadianSpace Agency flight controller Timothy Braithwaite take us behind the scenes of this landmark mission. 🎧 Listen: lnkfi.re/canadian-tim...

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Council of Canadian Academies/Conseil des académies canadiennes
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At a moment when scientific sovereignty and competitiveness are top of mind, our new report focuses on how Canada can enhance its national-scale research infrastructure to better support research, innovation, economic competitiveness, and societal well-being. go.cca-reports.ca/4bGKhPW

go.cca-reports.caEnhancing Canada’s National-Scale Research InfrastructureCanada’s national-scale research infrastructure—its major facilities, platforms, networks, digital systems, and the people who run...
Council of Canadian Academies/Conseil des académies canadiennes
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To help illuminate the loons’ status, researchers drew on more than 45,000 breeding records for loons sighted at 3,421 lakes across North America. About half the data in the study came from volunteers who participated in a long-running Birds Canada loon survey.

theglobeandmail.comScientists report ‘substantial’ declines in loons across CanadaThe Atlantic and Prairie provinces saw the biggest reduction in the water birds’ numbers

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André Picard @picardonhealth
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The 2026 Gairdner Awards gala is tonight in Toronto. Here are the winners of the annual prizes that recognize the most significant advances in human biology and medicine. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... www.gairdner.org/resource-hub... via @theglobeandmail.com, @gairdnerawards.bsky.social

theglobeandmail.comMeet the winners of the 2026 Gairdner AwardsAnnual prizes from a Canadian foundation recognize the most significant advances in human biology and medicine

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ASM
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🔬 How can #STEM education help rebuild trust in science? #JMBE invites submissions for its special series “Rebuilding Community.” Share your research, ideas & classroom experiences in science communication, engagement & more. 📅Submit by March 1, 2027: asm.social/38A

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Matt Burgess (WIRED)
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"Updating is the only safe choice" As PHP releases the details of its critical vulnerabilities, governments around the world are taking their websites offline for updates. Security researchers warn things could be real bad if systems aren't patched immediately Story with @lhn.bsky.social

wired.com‘This Is Not A Drill’: Critical PHP Vulnerabilities Are Setting the Internet on FireThe PHP Foundation has revealed two serious vulnerabilities that could impact millions of websites. Security experts warn that failure to quickly patch the flaws could have dire consequences.

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SSHRC | CRSH
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📣 Le concours J’ai une histoire à raconter 2026 du #CRSH est lancé! Ne manquez pas cette occasion de faire découvrir un projet de recherche financé par le CRSH et de remporter jusqu’à 4 000 $! Pour participer : sshrc-crsh.canada.ca/fr/recherche...