Featured discoveries
Explore the bold discoveries driven by our professors and their teams. Whether they're tackling big challenges or crafting creative solutions, their research is pushing science forward and transforming our world.
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Biology
When fins shape romance: What zebrafish fins teach us about evolution
How can a tiny change in zebrafish fins disrupt their courtship dance? This surprising discovery reveals new clues about evolution and the delicate balance of reproduction.
Mathematics and Statistics
Untangling the knots of quantum symmetry
Hadi Salmasian, Alistair Savage, and a postdoctoral researcher are exploring hidden universal symmetries through quantum groups. Their breakthrough replaces complex equations with intuitive visual diagrams, paving the way for advances in quantum computing and future technologies.
Chemistry and Biomolecular Sc.
Chemists at uOttawa flip NMR research upside down
Led by Professor David Bryce with doctoral candidate Alireza Nari, the team used very low magnetic fields to detect signals from hard-to-study atoms. Published in JACS, their work measures elusive halogen bonds in solids—opening the door to more sustainable, lower-cost science.
Physics
Unlocking the spatial mapping abilities of mice
At the University of Ottawa, physicist André Longtin and colleagues discovered that mice build internal “cognitive maps,” taking shortcuts they’ve never traveled. The findings shed new light on how brains encode space and memory.
Earth and Environmental Sc.
Wings across continents: The epic 4,000-kilometer odyssey of the Painted Lady B…
Follow the incredible journey of the Painted Lady butterfly as scientists map its astonishing 4,000 km migration from Scandinavia to sub-Saharan Africa—revealing remarkable routes, environmental cues, and insights into insect movement across continents.
