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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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3D-Printed for Launch: A New Space-Grade Steel with Concrete Power
3D-metal printing is being used to build a metal composite that is ultra-light, ultra-strong, and extremely heat-resistant, helping to deliver superior aerospace parts.


Ye Olde Printing Press Can Help Us Understand AI Regulation
Legal history shows how regulating the printing press in early modern England offers lessons for governing artificial intelligence in our digital age.


AI Navigation for Autonomous Moon Mission Cargo Transport
Researchers are pioneering autonomous navigation algorithms to transport cargo efficiently and safely on the moon.


The Brain Decoded: New Algorithm Bridges Mind and Machine
Computational neuroscientists have developed an algorithm that teaches computers to interpret the human brain more efficiently.


New Aerospace Innovation Hub Takes Off in Quebec
A new collaborative aerospace innovation centre launches in Quebec's Espace Aéro zone.


New Blood Test to Support Spinal Cord Injury Recovery
A new blood test can predict how well patients will recover after a spinal cord injury.


Encrypted Robots are Leaking Data
Companion and service robots can unintentionally leak private information, even when communications are encrypted.


Autonomy Algorithms for Lunar Cargo Transport
New algorithms could make Canada’s proposed Lunar Utility Vehicle mission-ready.


AI-Generated Genomes Could Transform Cancer Research
A GenAI system from researchers at the University of Toronto simulates cancer genomes to improve diagnostic tools and treatment.


Due Diligence in Space Law: A New Guiding Principle?
At McGill University, Kuan-Wei Chen argues that the ICJ’s climate change opinion strengthens the principle of due diligence, and that this evolving duty may also guide how states and private actors govern risky activities in space.


A New Viral Gene Therapy Method for Treating Inherited Diseases
Waterloo scientists developed an innovative treatment that harnesses a naturally occurring bacterial virus.


A New Way to Boost Nuclear Fusion Rates
With a more accessible reactor, UBC researchers were able to study nuclear fusion reaction rates.


New Inexpensive Device Rapidly Detects E. Coli Bacteria
University of Waterloo researchers have developed a small E. coli detection device that could help save lives across the globe.


AI Leader Cohere Partners with Government to Build Canada's AI Ecosystem
Cohere has partnered with the government to grow AI capabilities within public services and commercial markets. secure, high-quality data to support medical science.


New Database Released for AI Health Research
New health database gives AI researchers secure, high-quality data to support medical science.


Combining AI & Wearable Tech to Detect Inflammation
A world-first AI platform designed by McGill researchers accurately predicts acute systemic inflammation.


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.


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.
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