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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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Drones and Quantum Tech Entangle for Remote Sensing
Drone-based, entanglement-driven quantum sensing could boost remote sensing precision in challenging environments.
Wielding Math to Enforce AI Safety & Trust
A team is merging math and machine learning to verify the safety of AI systems used in critical applications, making sure the watchman is trustworthy.
Wildlife Trafficking Deeply Entwined with Global Crime Networks
Researchers find that illegal wildlife trade operates within the same criminal networks as drug and arms trafficking, paving the way for new cross-sector enforcement strategies.
Soft Robot Muscles Three Times Stronger than Mammal Muscles
New robot muscles that are far stronger, stiffer, and capable of powering human-safe robot movements.
Rethinking BMI: Researchers Say It’s Time to Retire the Metric
A new study argues that the body mass index (BMI) is outdated, inaccurate, and rooted in bias.
AI Taught Physics Brings Eye Disease Into Sharper Focus
Engineers have developed physics-trained AI that improves medical imaging of the eye.
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.
Turning Walnut Shells into Green Energy
Engineers created a small device that generates electricity from discarded walnut shells.
Quantum Neurobiology to Crack the Brain’s Code
At the University of Waterloo, Dr. Travis Craddock is pioneering quantum neurobiology, using physics to understand the brain better and develop future treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
A New Viral Gene Therapy Method for Treating Inherited Diseases
Waterloo scientists developed an innovative treatment that harnesses a naturally occurring bacterial virus.
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.
Tiny Robots Mobilized for Highly Targeted Treatments
Waterloo researchers have developed tiny robots that help treat kidney stones, minimizing patient pain and recovery time.
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.
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.
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.
New Program Addresses Canadian Doctor Shortage and Population Growth
New program accelerates path from high school to medical school, helping address the national family doctor shortage.
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