Articles tagged with: Research

Distinguished Prof makes waves with work on economics of water

Tuesday, August 06, 2024 | by Amanda Bishop

Brock University’s Distinguished Professor designation is a lifetime appointment recognizing outstanding achievement in each recipient’s academic discipline. This ... Full story
From wrestling to breaking: Brock experts reflect on changing nature of Olympic sports

Friday, July 26, 2024 | by The Brock News

Breaking, commonly known as breakdancing, will make its debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics. For those who think this and other ... Full story
Brock researchers explore strategies to help young children save money

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Laying the foundation for good financial habits begins at an early age — often with a simple piggy bank. However, a ... Full story
Heat exhaustion more likely to strike Olympic athletes who use nicotine, says Brock expert

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Olympic athletes with a nicotine habit, beware. New Brock-led research has found nicotine consumption — whether smoking, chewing, vaping or even ... Full story
Older adult minds shown to wander less than their younger counterparts

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 | by Cathy Majtenyi

While it’s commonly believed older adult minds wander more than those of young people, new Brock-led research is showing ... Full story
Distinguished Prof one of Canada’s few pediatric exercise physiologists

Tuesday, July 09, 2024 | by Jocelyn Titone

Brock University’s Distinguished Professor designation is a lifetime appointment recognizing outstanding achievement in each recipient’s academic discipline. This ... Full story
International research explores sustainability’s connection to healthy living

Monday, July 08, 2024 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Almost three-quarters of deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) worldwide can be traced back to a lack of physical movement and ... Full story
CRC Spotlight: Examining how hormones, parenthood rewire the brain

Wednesday, July 03, 2024 | by Cathy Majtenyi

The federal government’s Canada Research Chairs program invests up to $311 million per year to attract and retain some of ... Full story
School’s out for summer — which can be a challenge for teen perfectionists

Tuesday, July 02, 2024 | by Cathy Majtenyi

While many students relish having the summer off from school, the downtime can strike a different chord with teen perfectionists. ... Full story
Undergrad researchers, judges needed for Math and Science symposium

Tuesday, July 02, 2024 | by Jocelyn Titone

Brock’s Faculty of Mathematics and Science (FMS) Undergraduate Research Symposium is back for its second year, and student participants ... Full story