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She has revealed knowledge about Stalinist Russia that was previously kept hidden. He has mapped our genes and given us a better understanding of…
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Assembling a microrobot used to require a pair of needle-nosed tweezers, a microscope, steady hands and at least eight hours. But now researchers at…
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Each year Toronto Fire Services responds to more than 100,000 emergencies throughout the city, according to a 2017 report. For firefighters arriving…
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After 25 years of recognizing outstanding student leaders with an award in his name, Gordon Cressy still insists on taking photos with each…
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Whether it’s the movement of cars and trucks or illicit goods, the theme of “traffic” holds a central place in contemporary urban life. Now, a…
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Navigating today’s ever evolving, increasingly complex human rights and health and safety legislation can be treacherous for even the most informed…
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J.K. Rowling, Oprah Winfrey and Lady Gaga all figure among people who have contemplated suicide but found help and stepped back from the…
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University of Toronto President Meric Gertler has condemned the string of bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday that left nearly 300 people…
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If all goes well, 2030 will be quite a special year. Global and local community leaders from more than 170 countries have pledged to “significantly…
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The genes necessary for the growth and survival of stem cells are influenced by the biomaterials on which they’re cultured, researchers at the…
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The University of Toronto Scarborough and Centennial College are teaming up to establish the EaRTH District – an initiative aimed at advancing the…
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The attacks on hotels and churches in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, which left almost 300 dead, were “more than just a national or religious tragedy,”…