Recent Research

A new UBC Okanagan study finds TikTok is glamorizing nicotine pouch brands like Zyn, reframing quitting aids as lifestyle symbols among youth and raising major public health concerns.

A U of T study projects that fully automated vehicles could prevent more than one million traffic injuries within a decade, if adoption and regulation align.

A natural enzyme can break down plastic waste pollution, allowing the plastic to be eaten up before it reaches delicate ecosystems.

Tiny mosquito “feeding tubes” are being used to create biodegradable, high-res 3D printing tips.

Most people around the world wash their clothes by hand, making the impact of microplastics likely larger than we know.

Fine air pollution particles have been linked to early immune markers tied to autoimmune disease warning signs, expanding concerns beyond heart and lung health.

Psychedelic microdosing has been found to improve mood and creativity on dosing day. But those benefits don’t persist, challenging long-term claims.

Record-high developmental vulnerabilities were found among kindergarteners, revealing lasting pandemic impacts.

The new direct air capture method could reduce the cost of carbon capture plants by up to 40 percent.

Curcumin-coated gold nanoparticles amplify radiation effects on prostate cancer cells, promising lower doses and fewer side effects.

Greater ADHD awareness could double the rate of false self-diagnosis among young adults, but targeted lessons can curb that effect.

Quantum-dot nanomaterials are being used to build ultra-fast photonic chips aimed at enhancing fibre optics, autonomous driving, and AI hardware.