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January 4, 2010
Musical illusion fools audiences and performers, says researcherMusicians take advantage of a previously undocumented musical illusion to change the way audiences hear their performances. Intriguingly, the performers themselves are generally unaware of what they are doing.
January 4, 2010
Stars engage in vampirism to look young, hotVampirism not only revives the careers of Hollywood stars, it appears it can also revive stars of a celestial nature.
December 24, 2009
Dealing with holiday anxietyEveryone knows Santa is able to deliver presents around the world in just one night because he has a legion of elves helping him, but few of us are that lucky.
December 23, 2009
Air pollution linked to hospitalizations for pneumonia in seniorsA McMaster University researcher has found the first evidence that prolonged exposure to higher levels of the pollutants found in car exhaust and industrial air pollution can lead to hospitalization for pneumonia in adults aged 65 and older.
December 22, 2009
Snowflakes, snow cones, Snow White and Santa ClausThe David Braley Athletic Centre echoed with the sounds of delighted children attending the 14th Annual McMaster Children's Party Snowflake Celebration earlier this month.
December 22, 2009
Role of addiction cannot be ignored in obesity epidemicThe causes of obesity are complex and individual, but when chronic overeating becomes compulsive and out of control, it is often classified as "food addiction" - a label that has generated considerable controversy.
December 21, 2009
United Way lottery supports local causesBeing someone who walks to work didn't stop Terri Lewis from participating in the United Way Lottery, which carried a grand prize of a free parking space.
December 21, 2009
$1 million gift from Hong Kong alumni memberA first-of-its-kind $1 million gift from an anonymous member of McMaster's Hong Kong alumni community will fund the University's new Chair in Aging and Chinese Culture.
December 18, 2009
McMaster catches Olympic feverThe Games may not be until February, but McMaster is already seeing its fair share of Olympic action.
December 17, 2009
Student volunteers touch hundreds of livesChildren stricken by poverty. The homeless searching for shelter. Immigrants struggling in an unknown city. They are just some of the recipients of help from McMaster students who donate their time throughout the year to Student Open Circles.
December 16, 2009
Five tips for stress-free examsIt's exam time, and for many students that means long days, late nights and lots of coffee. What can you do to cope with exam tension?
December 16, 2009
Nine projects awarded $1.9M in fundingNine projects involving researchers from the faculties of science, health sciences and engineering have been awarded $1.9-million by the Canada Foundation for Innovation's (CFI) Leaders Opportunity Fund.
December 15, 2009
Staff celebrate a quarter century with UniversitySeventy-three employees who have served McMaster for 25 years were welcomed into the Quarter Century Club at a reception held last week.
December 14, 2009
Bigger and bossier better for fish familiesIf you are spending the holidays with big Uncle Frank or bossy Aunt Minnie and wondering whether you would be better off with another family, spare a thought for the humble cichlid fish.
December 14, 2009
Cruze’n for Canada’s Next Top Ad ExecThis competition promises cars to students who can develop a social media marketing campaign to help launch the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
December 11, 2009
Video: Ask a Mac Expert – What to read in 2010Looking for holiday gift ideas? Making a New Year's resolution to pick up a few more books? Three McMaster experts discuss their top literary picks for 2010.
December 10, 2009
McMaster launches first online training on bleeding disorders in CanadaMcMaster University has launched Canada's first online, interactive educational program on bleeding disorders.
December 10, 2009
New journal provides global forum for work on labour issuesToday marks the launch of Global Labour Journal, a new, open access, academic journal which explores the ways that labour activities and globalization processes shape each other.
December 9, 2009
Students bring new energy to United WayMcMaster students are getting involved with the United Way this year like never before - and the charity is already seeing the results.