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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.

Don River Streams 500 Billion Microplastics into Lake Ontario

Toronto’s Don River has been found to flush more than 500 billion microplastic particles into Lake Ontario each year.

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.

AI-Generated Cancer Genomes to Support Precision Medicine

A new AI system generates realistic synthetic cancer genomes, providing more diverse and accurate data for cancer detection and treatment.

Unpacking How Gaslighting Works. (It's Them, Not You.)

A new model helps explain gaslighting as a process that exploits trust and shapes one's reality.

Researcher Believes Road Safety is a Public Health Issue

A research team is using AI to measure the effectiveness of bike lanes and speed bumps.

Uncovering GPU Security Flaws That Could Cripple AI Models

Attacks that were once thought to target only CPUs can also compromise GPU security, the hardware powering most AI systems.

Autonomy Algorithms for Lunar Cargo Transport

New algorithms could make Canada’s proposed Lunar Utility Vehicle mission-ready.

Stem Cell Regeneration Triggered by Bacterial Signal Triggers

A bacterial sugar drives intestinal stem cell regeneration after injury, reshaping the gut microbiome’s role in health.

Drug Shows New Promise for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery

A drug currently used to treat ALS can significantly improve recovery in patients with severe spinal cord injuries.

Personalized Consumer Pricing Can Actually Backfire on Profits

Companies that use personalized consumer pricing risk lower profits by preventing customers from seeing what others are paying.

Swallowable Sensor Makes Gut Inflammation Monitoring Simple

A low-cost, swallowable device that helps people monitor gut inflammation, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis at home.

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.

New Database Released for AI Health Research

New health database gives AI researchers secure, high-quality data to support medical science.

The Problem with Trying to Be the Boss's Favourite? Toxic Workplaces

UofT researchers find that 'upward influencers' who vie to be the boss's favourite hurt team cohesion and create toxic workplaces.

Toronto Nanomedicine Gets Green Light for Cancer Clinical Trial

A new cancer nanomedicine has officially advanced to human trials, minimizing the side effects of chemotherapy.

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.

AI System Unlocks Potential for Materials Science

UofT AI-powered system helps rapidly identify materials, accelerating advances in electronics and energy.

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.