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WEEKLY QUOTE
"I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned." — Richard Feynman
"What you learn from a life in science is the vastness of our ignorance." — David Eagleman
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Methane Leaks from Dormant Wells are Seven Times Higher Than Reported
Methane emissions from Canada’s inactive oil and gas wells are dramatically underreported by a factor of seven.


Top Young Scientists Awarded $1.3 Million at Canada-Wide Science Fair
From groundbreaking schizophrenia treatment research to innovative sea turtle robots, Canada's top young scientists showcased world-class research and innovation this week at the 63rd Canada-Wide Science Fair.


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.


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.


Building the 15-Minute City: Tracking Sustainable Urban Living in Toronto
Shedding light on the 15-minute city paradigm of sustainable urban living.


The Pandemic's Lasting Toll: Surgeon Burnout and Depression
A study reveals the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical residents, like burnout and depression.


Child Poverty and the Classroom: What School Readiness Tells Us About Canadian Children
A University of British Columbia study examines the impact of poverty on school readiness of children.


Canada’s AI Governance at a Crossroads: Balancing Innovation and Oversight
Despite its history of AI leadership, Canada's AI governance still faces gaps, particularly in the areas of ethics, regulation, and public benefit.


The Untapped Potential of Space-Based Earth Observation for Environmental Research
Earth Observation satellites have yet to reach the height of their potential.


Overdose Deaths in Toronto: Supervised Drug Consumption Services Bring Hope & Questions
Decrease in drug overdose deaths in Toronto neighbourhoods with supervised consumption services.


Climate & Agriculture: Leafhopper Pests Surge in Strawberry Fields
Surging leafhoppers and disease in strawberry fields linked to warmer weather conditions.


Examining the Opioid Crisis: Post-Surgery Risks of Opioid Prescriptions
Opioid use following surgery points to a need to change prescribing practices.


The Pandemic Revealed Stark Inequalities in Children's Mental Health
The pandemic intensified existing inequalities in the mental health system, revealing how children's mental health needs more attention and support.
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