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"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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Marine Heatwaves Hurt Coastal Ecosystems & Economies
A record-breaking marine heatwave caused ecosystem collapse along North America’s west coast.
Money Boosts Relationship Readiness, But Not Happiness
Single people with higher incomes are more likely to want a relationship, possibly reflecting rational decisions during uncertain economic times.
The Deepfakes Are Winning: Researchers Prove AI Watermarks Are Breakable
As AI-generated videos emerge from the uncanny valley, researchers are working to develop ways to flag AI-generated content and reduce the threat of deepfakes.
Clear-Cutting Can Lead to Extreme Flood Risk
Researchers at UBC have found that clear-cut logging dramatically increases the risk of severe floods.
Decoding A Massive Black Hole Collision
Astrophysicists at the University of Manitoba joined an international team to explore the largest-ever-detected black hole collision.
3D-Printed Lung Tissue Supports Drug & Disease Research
A UCBO team has created 3D-printed living lung tissue that closely mimics human lung tissue.
Bespoke Bones: How 3D Printing & Nanotech Could Reshape the Future of Bone Repair
Waterloo researchers have custom-engineered, 3D-printable biopolymer nanocomposite that mimics real bone — and could eventually become real bone.
Waterloo Researchers Make Progress on Quantum Security
Waterloo scientists are driving innovation in quantum computing and secure communications, building a foundation with mathematical proof.
McGill Researchers Pioneer Cleaner, Cheaper Lithium-Ion Battery Production
The breakthrough in battery chemistry could provide safer, greener lithium-ion batteries and accelerate the shift to electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.
Breakthrough Rapid Blood Test to Detect Cancer & Identify Infections
Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University researchers have developed a breakthrough blood test that could transform patient care by rapidly distinguishing between bacterial and viral infections and detecting certain cancers.
UM Researcher Advances Understanding of Microbiome-Linked Diseases
UM's Dr. Talita Perciano is at the forefront of microbiome research, developing advanced statistical models to help decode complex microbial data.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Accelerated Glacier Melt Highlights Need for Better Climate Models
UNBC research reveals glacier melt in Western Canada and Switzerland over 23 gigatonnes of ice per year — enough to submerge Toronto under 35 metres of water annually.
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.
Easing Healthcare Strain by Expanding the Role of Nurse Practitioners
Research out of McGill University supports expanding the role of nurse practitioners to help alleviate global and Canadian healthcare staff shortages.
New Program Addresses Canadian Doctor Shortage and Population Growth
New program accelerates path from high school to medical school, helping address the national family doctor shortage.
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