Defining the sphere of influence: the distribution of non-vent megafauna around active hydrothermal vents

Interest in mining deposits formed at deep-sea hydrothermal vents for minerals that are required for the transition to clean energy technologies has increased. However, animal communities at hydrothermal vents and the surrounding deep-sea have not been well characterized. Many of the animals at hydrothermal vent sites, such as deep-water corals and sponges, are indicators of […]

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An integrative approach to white-tailed deer management in Nova Scotia: Policy review and implementation

The objective of the proposed research is to develop a statistical analysis framework that provides a reliable profile of Nova Scotia’s white-tailed deer population based on deer related data sources. This project is to support improvements to deer management in Nova Scotia. Improved management and conservation of Nova Scotia’s most important big game species supports […]

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Do interpersonal relationships affect the impact of verbal encouragement on exercise performance?

Verbal encouragement aims to increase athletes’ performance by mobilizing resources, such as commitment and motivation, self-efficacy and/or the reduction of stress. A large body of literature supports its effectiveness in a variety of settings (e.g., sport, exercise). Yet, most studies suffer from important limitations, including the lack of external validity of the experimental stimulus. In […]

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Post-Arthroscopy Strength Recovery in Patients Treated for Femoroacetabular Impingement

This study aims to assess the improvement in muscle strength in patients with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) after undergoing hip arthroscopy. FAI can cause severe hip pain and functional limitations, potentially leading to early osteoarthritis. While arthroscopic treatment often have good results, dissatisfaction rates can be as high as 30%. This research investigates the potential benefits […]

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Strategic Market Expansion Plan for UK and EU

REMOTECON is a small business based in Nova Scotia committed to pioneering innovations that empower ocean exploration and research. It focuses on developing cutting-edge subsea battery packs, electronic fuses, connectivity modules, and depth sensors for the ocean tech industry. Recently, REMOTECON designed a new version of battery packs specific for underwater remote operating vehicles (subsea […]

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Prismatic Arts Society Post-Festival & Festival Planning Internship

The Prismatic Arts Festival is an annual, multidisciplinary arts festival that showcases and celebrates innovative work by Indigenous artists and artists of colour from across Canada. Based in Kjipuktuk (Halifax, Nova Scotia), Prismatic has been bringing audiences vibrant, boundary-pushing new works in theatre, dance, music, film, visual arts, media arts, and spoken word since 2008. […]

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Preclinical development of long-acting injectable antibiotic gels for the pharmacotherapy of drug-resistant tuberculosis

The project was initiated to tackle the public health crisis posed by the emergence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), which is more challenging to treat than drug-sensitive TB and typically requires longer treatment regimens (i.e., > 18 months). Treating MDR-TB involves daily medication usage (either as oral tablets, capsules, liquids or injections) making adherence to treatment […]

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Development of theranostic gold nanorods as new cancer therapeutics

SONA Nanotech is a world leader in the manufacturing of gold nanoparticles and applications thereof. Currently SONA has an anti-cancer technology that gently heats tumors from the inside using gold nanoparticles. The anti-cancer effect comes by virtue of cancerous cells being more susceptible to heat-induced death than healthy cells. Currently, SONA Nanotech’s gold nanoparticles require […]

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