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McMaster University’s planetarium show explores Indigenous legend of our night sky
An Indigenous-focused show at McMaster’s planetarium could change the way you see our night sky. The Ursa Major constellation, home to the well-known Big Dipper, gets its name from the Latin for “Great Bear”. But by an astronomical…
Research Indicates Financial Landlords Own Four Times More Rental Units Than Earlier
New research indicates that a small percentage of financial landlords, like private equity firms and institutional investors, own four times more of Montreal’s rental housing stock than was previously estimated. Neighbourhoods with more…
University of Waterloo-startup roots on to solve global sustainability challenges starting locally
The region’s tech startup roots have deepened further now that two companies, Halion and H2nanO, have launched out of Velocity and into their own lab spaces. Joining the Velocity alumni community of 150 companies, Halion and H2nanO will…
Sporty Children Did Better During Lockdowns
A history of participating in campus recreational sports can offset stress and contribute to academic competence even during high-stress periods such as a pandemic lockdown, shows a new study.Researchers at the University of Waterloo…
University of Waterloo shines in QS World University Rankings
The University of Waterloo rose three spots in the rankings of the best schools for computer science to take 22nd globally.In electrical and electronic engineering, Waterloo rose four spots to 29th. Rounding out Waterloo’s best showing in…
Developed AI tool monitors the health of elderly residents
Engineers are harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and wireless technology to unobtrusively monitor elderly people in their living spaces and provide early detection of emerging health problems.The new system, built by researchers at…
University of Waterloo experts lend their expertise to the UN IPCC climate report
After a six-year process, the leading world body for the assessment of climate change, the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), has released their final Synthesis Report that summarizes what we know about climate change…
University of Waterloo welcomes an Eagle Staff
On March 27, the University of Waterloo community came together to welcome an Eagle Staff to our institution. The day began with a Sunrise Ceremony followed by a formal introduction ceremony held at Federation Hall. The ceremony began…
University Of Toronto: Xanadu foresees to lead quantum computing sector
Quantum computing is one of the fastest-growing tech sectors in the world – and Toronto startup Xanadu Quantum Technologies is among the companies leading the way.Founded by former University of Toronto post-doctoral physics researcher…
University Of Toronto, Vale Energy Transition Metals collab to accelerate sustainable mining…
A new partnership between the University of Toronto and Vale Energy Transition Metals will strengthen Canada’s position in the critical minerals sector by developing sustainable mining solutions, as well as fostering Canadian skills and…