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From Clothing to Coastlines: Understanding Microplastic Pollution in Marine Ecosystems
As public concern over plastic pollution intensifies, research reveals how pervasive microplastics have become across ecosystems and inside our bodies.
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A New Tool for Mapping the Environmental Footprints of Canadian Diets
A new tool from researchers at the University of Toronto could help guide Canadians toward more sustainable diets.
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AI Godfather, Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, Issues Warning: AI Lies, Cheats, and Outsmarts Us All
Hinton’s latest talk warns that advanced AI systems may already understand more than we do, and that the public must act before it’s too late.
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AI Astronomy Model Reveals Star Ages, Fast-Tracks Cosmic Discoveries
Astronomers have built an AI model that quickly determines the ages of stars, opening new frontiers in our understanding of the Milky Way.
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AI Simulation Accelerates Drug Treatments for Diseases like Cancer and Alzheimer's
New AI-based method mimics disease progression at the cellular level, allowing for thousands of virtual drug tests.
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Natural Disasters Increasingly Put Property Values at Risk
Experts at University of Waterloo warn that as natural disasters become more frequent, Canadian homeowners face greater risks.
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Accelerated Glacier Melt Highlights Need for Better Climate Models
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KPMG: Canada Must Boost Investments in AI Training and Governance
A new global study from KPMG and the University of Melbourne shows that many Canadians lack AI trust and are unsure how it works, contributing to low trust and missed opportunities.
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Easing Healthcare Strain by Expanding the Role of Nurse Practitioners
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AI System Unlocks Potential for Materials Science
UofT AI-powered system helps rapidly identify materials, accelerating advances in electronics and energy.
Exploring a Housing-First Approach to Addiction and Homelessness
New study employs mathematical modelling to support a housing-first approach to homelessness and addiction.
AI Godfather, Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, Issues Warning: AI Lies, Cheats, and Outsmarts Us All
Hinton’s latest talk warns that advanced AI systems may already understand more than we do, and that the public must act before it’s too late.
Women’s Heart Health Linked to Perceived Social Status
McGill research reveals that women who perceive themselves as lower in social status face greater risks of heart disease.
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