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Surprising finds from the world of research.

Study Shows What Ottawa’s Weather Will Look Like In 2050

In an effort to begin preparing for and mitigating the possible effects of climate change, a new study done by CBCL Limited was commissioned by the City that models Ottawa’s weather patterns in the 2030s, 40s and 50s under moderate to high-level climate change. The key findings forecasted that, under high levels of climate change, Ottawa will experience winters that are five weeks shorter by the 2050s, with snowfall decreasing by 20%. A warmer climate (the annual average temperature is forecast to increase by 3.2°C under this model) will also be a wetter one, according to the study, which found that Ottawa would see annual precipitation increase by up to 8%. The increased precipitation would, in turn, lead to tornadoes, storms and cloud cover increasing.

Top ESports Gamers Share Same Mental Stamina As Olympians

In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers at the Queensland University of Technology compared the mental stamina and stresses experienced by elite esport gamers to that of top athletes.

The study found that the mental endurance and coping mechanisms experienced by these gamers was at the same level as today’s top olympians.

The findings of the study suggest that sports psychology intervention techniques used on real athletes to improve their performance and ability to handle the stressors of elite sports will work with top-tier gamers as well.

You Start Becoming Your Dad At Age 37

A study done by Omaha Steaks in advance of Father’s Day surveyed over 2,000 men with close relationships and regular interactions with their dads. The study asked participants questions related to Father’s Day gifting, time spent with their dad, and their own experiences with aging.

The study found that men are most likely to begin modelling more of their father’s behaviours (like falling asleep on the couch and telling corny jokes) at age 37. Almost all of the respondents felt that with each passing year, they became more and more like their fathers.