Hans Meltofte, Aarhus University – Arctic Biodiversity Threatened By Climate Change
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Rising temperatures are threatening the biodiversity of the Arctic. Dr. Hans Meltofte, senior scientist at Denmark’s Aarhus University, describes the negative impact of climate change in this area as “already visible” and details the serious ecological consequences that are resulting.…
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Michael Inzlicht, University of Toronto – The Science of Self-Control
Is there a measurable limit to the amount of self-control each person possesses? Dr. Michael Inzlicht, associate professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, studies self-control and is helping to debunk a popular theory regarding the now widely studied…
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Nathan Spreng, Cornell University – The Aging Brain Network
Breakthroughs in how we understand the human brain’s structure and internal communication networks are helping scientists track neurological changes over time. Dr. Nathan Spreng, assistant professor at Cornell University’s Department of Human Development, is using advancement in neuroimaging to better…
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Frederic Bouchard, Université Laval – Canada’s Lakes Move Toward Widespread Dessication
A decrease in the amount of snowfall in Canada may have far reaching results. Dr. Frederic Bouchard, post-doctoratal research fellow at Université Laval, is studying the climate models of many areas across Canada and making predictions about the ecology of…