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Oldest kids in class do better — even into university
It’s been known for years that the oldest children in class perform better in school than their youngest classmates.
But according to a new study co-authored by U of T Scarborough economist Elizabeth…
Facing dominance: why we may prefer a wider face on our clocks and cars
Products like cars and watches are often marketed as sleek, classy and reliable. But according to new U of T research, there may be an unconscious appetite among consumers for them to convey…
U of T Scarborough’s Dr. Tayyab Rashid earns outstanding practitioner award
Dr. Tayyab Rashid’s approach to clinical psychology is to first focus on the positive. For him, dwelling only on doom and gloom, dysfunction and weakness, is just not enough.
“I prefer to take a…
Study finds link between rise in cost of living and a spike in tuberculosis death rates
New U of T Scarborough research finds that a rise in the cost of living experienced during times of crisis can lead to a spike in tuberculosis (TB) mortality rates, especially for women.
“During…
Conference brings international group of astrophysicists to U of T Scarborough
When it comes to figuring out what’s going on in distant solar systems, astrophysicists rely on a powerful set of mathematical tools called numerical integration methods – algorithms that calculate …
Five U of T Scarborough faculty receive funding aimed at supporting cutting-edge research
Ruby Sullan is driven by a desire to better understand the building blocks of biofilms, those groups of cells that stick to each other and to surfaces.
A biophysical chemist, Sullan is mostly…
Don't brood or wallow when feeling bad says new U of T Scarborough study
Don’t bury your feelings, but don't dwell on them, either.
That’s the key message of a new study from researchers at U of T Scarborough and UC Berkeley on the psychological health benefits of…
The risks of live reporting: Q & A with Jeffrey Dvorkin
A journalist’s job, like any other profession, is not without its challenges. But recent events suggest the ability to safely perform basic aspects of the job, like reporting live on location, are…
When it comes to gifts research shows it’s better to both give AND receive
The next time you’re about to buy a gift, also consider picking the same thing up for yourself – new research suggests your recipient will end up liking the gift even more.
“People enjoy and get some…
Nearly one bird per day dies by colliding with campus buildings during migration season; new study
Omar Yossofzai grew up in an urban area surrounded by buildings, but he didn’t fully appreciate their impact on bird deaths until he took part in a large North America-wide study on migratory bird…
Undergrad one of five across Canada to help research brain cancer treatments
When a patient is diagnosed with glioblastoma, brain cancer, they are given 14 months to live - and that’s with treatment. U of T Scarborough student Oleksandra Kaskun desperately wants to change…