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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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Tiny Robots Mobilized for Highly Targeted Treatments
Waterloo researchers have developed tiny robots that help treat kidney stones, minimizing patient pain and recovery time.
New Molecular Imaging Method Can Accelerate Disease Research
UBC researchers have developed a novel imaging method that can help accelerate discoveries in disease research and therapies.
AI-Guided Education Improves Brain Surgery Training
A new McGill study suggests that AI tutoring provides better results for brain surgery training when paired with human instruction.
New Tool Ends Harmful Drug Overprescription
McGill researchers have developed a tool to help patients safely reduce their medication use.
Cracking the Code Behind Bumblebee Colonies & Food Systems
UBCO researchers created a mathematical model to explain how bumblebee colonies budget energy, and ultimately, food systems.
Transforming Marine Waste into Bioadhesive for Wound Treatment, Wearable Devices & More
A super-strong bioadhesive medical glue has been made from environmentally friendly marine waste.
Marine Heatwaves Hurt Coastal Ecosystems & Economies
A record-breaking marine heatwave caused ecosystem collapse along North America’s west coast.
Speed Kills, Traffic Cameras Help: Study of Speeding in School Zones
Traffic cameras cut speeding by 45% in school zones, confirming that speeding measures can save lives.
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.
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.
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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