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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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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.


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.


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.


UBC Scientists Receive Funding for Stem Cell Research
UBC Faculty of Medicine scientists have been awarded more than $1.8 million from the Stem Cell Network for leading seven stem cell research projects and regenerative medicine.


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.


McGill and Airbus Team to Support Sustainable Aviation and AI Integration
McGill researchers will collaborate with Airbus experts on innovative projects that help shape the future of the sector.
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