Professors Guillaume Filion and Minoru Koyama of U of T Scarborough’s department of biological sciences are advancing neuroscience with an innovative approach through the help of the Data Sciences…
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New Connaught award will support research aimed at tackling health disparities in Black communities
A new research project supported by U of T’s Connaught Fund and developed in collaboration with the U of T Black Research Network (BRN) will bring together experts from all three campuses to address…
Study suggests brain stimulation treatment plus talk therapy may reduce suicidal thoughts in people with BPD
WARNING: This story contains references to suicide and may be distressing for some readers.
An emerging brain stimulation technology could significantly reduce suicidal thoughts in patients with…
U of T Scarborough researchers use AI to speed up discovery of materials for clean energy
Researchers at U of T Scarborough have developed a method of harnessing artificial intelligence to discover new and more efficient materials for clean energy technology.
Developed by a team led by…
A daily dose of politics is stressing Americans out, but dealing with it might jeopardize motivation to act
Let’s face it, politics is hard to avoid. From 24-hour news cycles to social media posts from your angry uncle, it’s almost impossible not to get a daily dose of it.
But new research finds that…
‘It’s unacceptable’: Professor Joe Hermer on why policing homeless encampments needs to end
Last week a landmark report on homeless encampments across Canada was released by the federal housing advocate, the office responsible for protecting citizen rights to housing.
The report, which…
'It could be really powerful': Researchers using location data from cellphones to study public parks
Public parks are a balancing act — the more people enjoy them, the more wildlife is naturally damaged — and location data from cellphones could be key to finding the sweet spot.
Study finds most new species don’t evolve by adapting to different environments, but to similar ones
Since the days of Charles Darwin, evolutionary biologists have widely believed that most new species form because they’ve adapted to different environments. A U of T Scarborough study suggests…
Discovery of non-native bees in Canada may pose a serious threat to native mason bees
Researchers at U of T Scarborough have discovered two species of bee in Canada for the first time - one of which could pose a big threat to native mason bees.
The non-native mason bees (Osmia…
Irena Creed to lead $10-million project to study role wetlands play in combating climate change
It’s hard to overstate the importance of wetlands. They provide habitat for wildlife, filtration for water, and even play a role in protecting us from drought.
Now a group of Canadian researchers…
Here’s how cities can make green infrastructure the new normal — equitably and sustainably
It’s a hot day but the tree canopy above your condo is keeping you cool. You go for a stroll through the forest in the nearby public park. It rained last night and instead of flooding, water is…
Study finds what we think we like in a romantic partner – and what we actually prefer – don't always match up
Intelligent. Confident. Funny. Kind. If you have ever filled out an online dating profile, you have probably thought about the kind of qualities you find attractive in a partner.
But where do these…