Articles by author: Cathy Majtenyi

Brock researchers receive $2.4 million in funds from federal science granting agency NSERC

Tuesday, June 28, 2016 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Northern Canada is the “canary in a coal mine” of climate change. Increasing temperatures and fluctuating precipitation are more pronounced ... Full story
Brexit will have major consequences for Britain and the EU; Brock prof says

Friday, June 24, 2016 | by Cathy Majtenyi

A Brock University political scientist says the United Kingdom’s vote to leave the European Union is “the most important ... Full story
Race and age influence judgment of facial attractiveness: Brock research

Thursday, June 23, 2016 | by Cathy Majtenyi

It all started in a restaurant at the Buffalo airport. While waiting for a flight, Brock University Professor of Psychology ... Full story
Brock prof examines political rhetoric in U.S. presidential campaigns

Monday, June 20, 2016 | by Cathy Majtenyi

In this era of political correctness, how is it that U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump is able to ... Full story
Weakening permafrost yields prehistoric remains: Brock University hydrologist

Wednesday, June 15, 2016 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Duck hunter Robert Kyikavichik’s discovery of a woolly mammoth bone sticking out of the Crow River in Northern Yukon ... Full story
Brock University team finalists in national photo competition

Wednesday, June 15, 2016 | by Cathy Majtenyi

A Brock University research team led by biologist Glenn Tattersall is among 20 finalists in a Canada-wide photo competition sponsored by ... Full story
Brock University researcher says historical information on women largely hidden or absent

Friday, June 03, 2016 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Most Canadians agree that a prominent Canadian woman should appear on our money next year, according to a recent Angus ... Full story
Brock study finds “environmentalist threat” behind much of left–right divide on climate change

Thursday, June 02, 2016 | by Cathy Majtenyi

When Brock University psychology researchers were thinking of a title for their recent research on the politics of climate change, ... Full story
Brock-led research finds disparity between Canada, Quebec maternity leave

Thursday, May 26, 2016 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Some 38 per cent of all mothers across Canada – with the exception of Quebec – are excluded from maternity or parental benefits ... Full story
ORS announces internal research grants

Monday, May 16, 2016 | by Cathy Majtenyi

The Brock University Office of Research Services has announced the results of two of its internal research funding competitions. Eight ... Full story