AI research explores digital divide in Black communities
NOTE: Brock University announced the creation of its annual Black Scholar Research Grant (BSRG) in 2025. Visit The Brock News to ... Full story
Articles by author: Cathy Majtenyi
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Epidemiologist honoured for lifetime achievement in lung cancer research
Could poor dental hygiene be linked to a greater risk of lung cancer? Epidemiologist Martin Tammemägi and his team ... Full story -
How does teasing differ from bullying? New research aims to find out
While surveying students about bullying in secondary schools several years ago, Naomi Andrews noticed an odd discrepancy. Some students who ... Full story -
Unearthing the environmental impact of human activity using ancient DNA
Ancient plant, animal and fungi DNA is shedding light on centuries of human activity around Crawford Lake, a spot researchers ... Full story -
Researchers reignite call for a new epoch on Earth’s time scale
A team of international geologists is reviving the debate about adding a new epoch, the Anthropocene, to the Earth’s ... Full story -
Strengthening greenhouse technology innovation in southern Ontario
With grocery bills rising, new Brock University research is advocating for more investment in innovative greenhouse technology. “If food security ... Full story -
Brock entrepreneurship supports give wine startup a taste of success
Jo Lachance is fond of saying, she loves wine, but it doesn’t love her. With a single glass leaving ... Full story -
Geologist’s research earns out-of-this-world recognition
Look up. With any luck, and a telescope, the asteroid Mariekschmidt may drift into view. “It’s cool,” says its ... Full story -
Researchers dive into beach volleyball athletes’ hydration needs
While water breaks have become standard practice in many elite competitive sports, recent Brock University graduate Jocelyn Stel (BSc ’26) says ... Full story -
How smart speakers can help older adults age at home
Contrary to popular belief, older adults are ready, willing and able to adopt new technologies that improve their sense of ... Full story
