World’s brightest X-ray with beams surpassing Sun’s glow to be turned on by China China is finalizing construction on what will be the world’s brightest X-ray light source. Located in Beijing, the upcoming facility is set to produce X-ray beams brighter than the glow of the Sun itself. This groundbreaking project marks a significant leap […]
Driving global change at Thompson Rivers University’s research centres
Thompson Rivers University’s Research Centres: Pioneering Global Change Thompson Rivers University’s research centres stand at the forefront of driving global change by pioneering innovative research initiatives aimed at tackling critical global and local issues. As a leading educational institution, TRU has established itself as a hub for groundbreaking research that not only contributes to the […]
Microplastics in the Arctic: Unraveling the Hidden Threat
Microplastics are a pervasive environmental issue. Defined as plastic particles smaller than 5mm in diameter, these tiny fragments originate either from direct production, such as plastic beads in personal care products, or from the degradation of larger plastic items like bottles, fishing nets, and synthetic textiles. The latter is the predominant contributor to microplastic pollution, […]