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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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Rocket Fuel & National Pride: Inside NordSpace’s Push for Canadian Space Sovereignty
NordSpace's Rahul Goel aims to provide Canada with sovereign access to space: from rockets and satellites to launches from Canadian soil.


BC Cancer & UBC Roll Out the Fastest PET/CT Scanner in Canada
BC Cancer and UBC have launched Canada’s fastest PET/CT scanner, offering quicker, safer, and more precise cancer imaging. The state-of-the-art Quadra scanner also supports cutting-edge research and development of new cancer therapies.


Western Space Launches New Mission Control Facility
Western Space's new facility will enable space research, autonomous satellite missions, and support for complex training projects.


GM-Sponsored All-Weather Autonomous Vehicle Project at UofT Partners with AEye
Global lidar leader AEye joins WinTOR, an all-weather autonomous driving project at the University of Toronto.


Researchers Receive Millions for Flood Mapping and Climate Adaptation Projects
Canadian universities and researchers will advance flood science used in creating accessible flood maps to address climate change adaptation and uncertainty.


Government Announces Flood Mapping and Adaptation Investments
The government will invest $6.8 million for 20 projects across the country through the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program, as part of Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy.


New AI Training Initiative for the Professional Community
The project addresses an urgent need identified by recent studies showing that only 6% of business professionals feel "very comfortable" using AI in their work roles.


G7 Leaders’ Statement on AI for Prosperity
The G7 leaders affirm their commitment to a human-centric approach to AI to grow prosperity, benefit societies, and address pressing global challenges.


The Science of Scouting: New Methods Detect Elusive (and Lucrative) Hockey IQ
Combining multiple advanced cognitive tests, McGill researchers have presented a more objective way of assessing a player's Hockey IQ.


UBC Researchers Awarded $6.5M from Brain Canada to Advance Neuroscience
Funding will help accelerate discovery and foster open science, positioning Canada at the forefront of global brain and spine health innovation.


Report: Canada’s Climate Change Strategy and Progress Found Lacking
A report by the Auditor General of Canada finds that Canada's climate change adaptation strategy faces challenges.


UCalgary Researchers Discover New Dinosaur Species: A Tyrannosaurus Ancestor
Paleontologists have identified a new species of dinosaur, Khankhuuluu, the closest-known ancestor to the Tyrannosaurs.


Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and uOttawa Accelerate Radiation Research
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and the University of Ottawa partner to advance knowledge, education, research, and innovation in the health effects of low-dose radiation exposure.


WatSPEED and Vector Institute Team to Accelerate AI Adoption
WatSPEED, the University of Waterloo's professional, executive and corporate education arm, has partnered with the Vector Institute on a new pilot program to help professionals turn AI ambition into meaningful business results.


DIGITAL Invests in Workforce Development Solutions and AI Adoption
DIGITAL announces new investments in workforce development solutions and skilling programs for over 3,000 Canadians focused on AI adoption.


Report Reveals Canadian Men Are Dying Too Young
The Movember Institute of Men’s Health Releases Detailed Report on the State of Men’s Health in Canada, Calling for a National Men’s Health Strategy


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.


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.
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