Energy & Sustainability McMaster startup converts tire waste into sustainable solutions Professor Emeritus Mike Brook’s Neopara Materials combines a novel ingredient with tire rubber to create a more sustainable replacement for silicone, epoxy and polyurethane. April 22, 2026
Science & Technology Researcher launches next phase of Canada-wide flood forecasting network With a federal investment of $1.4 million and further support from industry partners, Paulin Coulibaly's McMaster-based FloodNet research network will continue to focus on strengthening flood preparedness across Canada. April 17, 2026
Science & Technology Biology professor Graham Scott has a starring role in a nature documentary series The evolutionary physiologist figures prominently in The Animal Within, a show that examines how animals have adapted over time and how humans can learn from their evolution. April 16, 2026
Business & Economy People spend more money on days with more air pollution, research shows Consumers spend more money on discretionary 'hedonic' purchases — entertainment, leisure and small indulgences — when air pollution spikes, DeGroote Marketing professor Sanghwa Kim finds. April 22, 2026