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Self-driving startup Waabi makes global headlines after raising as much as US$1 billion

An autonomous trucking company founded by University of Toronto researcher Raquel Urtasun has raised US$750 million to ...
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PhD candidate's space startup prepares to launch first Canadian commercial rocket

Excitement is ramping up as NordSpace prepares to launch the first suborbital flight of its Taiga rocket – an achievement that would make history as the first Canadian commercial rocket to launch from ...
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U of T ranked 1st in Canada, among top 30 globally, in all subjects: Times Higher Education

The University of Toronto ranked first in Canada – and among the top 30 universities worldwide – in all 11 major subject ...
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Researchers identify potential biomarker linked to MS progression

Researchers at the University Health Network and University of Toronto led the discovery of a possible biomarker linked to multiple sclerosis (MS) disease progression that could help identify patients ...
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The hidden costs of 'free' time: U of T course examines why leisure hours can feel more like work

Nothing comes for free. And these days, that includes our time. It’s one of many ideas explored in “The Sociology of Free ...
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U of T researchers say their lightweight sensor tech could eliminate need for toxic aircraft de-icing fluid

Ice detection technology developed by researchers at the University of Toronto could speed up the de-icing process for aircraft and other aerospace vehicles, helping to prevent costly flight delays.
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Long day at work? Go ahead and watch some TV, research suggests

Hard day at work? It’s perfectly fine to park yourself in front of the TV. It might even make recovery – an essential part of ...
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U of T atmospheric physicists find error in widely cited Arctic snow cover observations

For decades, the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has offered a snapshot of the planet’s changing climate – but University of Toronto researchers have found that some ...
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Study examines how TikTok can be used to recruit young stem cell donors

A new study by Canadian and U.S. researchers is shedding light on how the social media platform TikTok can be used to recruit young stem cell donors. For the study, researchers shared an array of ...
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50 faculty members receive Connaught New Researcher Awards

The University of Toronto has recognized 50 faculty members across its three campuses with Connaught New Researcher Awards for 2024-25. The annual awards support early-stage researchers in the ...
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U of T oral health startup launches dental 'smart' gum: The Globe and Mail, Betakit

A University of Toronto startup has officially launched its dental "smart" gum to offer oral health support on the go, the Globe and Mail and Betakit reported. The product is already available in U.S.
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Geochemist draws on billion-year-old water discovery to aid green energy transition

Barbara Sherwood Lollar has spent more than 30 years studying deep, underground water and its surprisingly vast potential – from offering clues about potential life on other planets to locating ...