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June 2, 2005

Bouncing to the beat: how babies get their groove

Music makes us move to the rhythm. But just how are music and movement related? McMaster University researchers have found that how we move also shapes what we hear, even in babies. "The simultaneous experience of listening and moving to a rhythm wires the brain so that different senses work together," says Laurel Trainor, a psychology professor at McMaster. "Our interpretation of sound is affected not only by our auditory system but by input from our other senses as well."

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June 2, 2005

The truth about our air

Ever wonder what exactly is in the air that we breathe in and out each day? McMaster's own Brian McCarry can tell us this and more. He can tell us what pollutants are in the air, how they will affect us, and most important what we can do to help prevent further pollution. McCarry, chair of McMaster's Department of Chemistry, was recognized last night (Wednesday) for his work with a Hamilton Environmentalist of the Year Award. He was named the 26th recipient of the Dr. Victor Cecilioni Award at a banquet at the Hillcrest Restaurant.

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June 1, 2005

McMaster mentor named woman of the year

She's an advocate, teacher and mentor, who has spoken on topics ranging from citizenship to the role of women in history and Canadian children and adolescents. And for helping change the lives of McMaster students and employees, McMaster's Geraldine Voros was among seven women selected for a Hamilton Annual Women of the Year Award. Voros, a doctoral candidate at McMaster and sessional lecturer for the Faculty of Social Sciences, was nominated in the category of "Mentoring and Education".

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June 1, 2005

McMaster team to unveil new solar car for 2005 North American Solar Challenge

A new design and a new name are just two of the highlights to be announced when the McMaster Solar Car Project unveils its much anticipated, third-generation, solar-powered vehicle on Friday, June 3, 2005. "After eight months of hard work on this car we are really excited about unveiling it," said Karleen Dudeck, business manager of the McMaster Solar Car Project. "It will represent the sum of a lot of blood, sweat and tears."

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June 1, 2005

A few 30 second sprints as beneficial as hour-long jog

Just six minutes of intense exercise a week could be as effective as an hour of daily moderate activity suggests new findings from researchers at McMaster University. "Short bouts of very intense exercise improved muscle health and performance comparable to several weeks of traditional endurance training," says Martin Gibala, an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology of McMaster.

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