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One branch on the tree of life is a bit more crowded today. A team of scientists led by 20-year-old University of Toronto undergraduate…
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Few transit systems hold a candle to London’s sprawling network of trains. Its comprehensive web of rail lines serve everyone from well-to-do…
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Under explosive news reports that Russian officials have compromising information about him, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump held his first news…
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Back in 2008, Barack Obama ran a youthful presidential campaign, promising hope and change. He leaves office this year maybe a little humbler…
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It wasn’t exactly a Planet of the Apes moment, but when two University of Toronto researchers recently proved monkeys can reason about…
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Dealing with “spectacular failures” and the politeness of Canadians – those were just some of the challenges faced by Canadian tech entrepreneurs and…
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Tens of thousands of ancient Ethiopic manuscripts – maybe more – have collected dust for over a century because they are written in…
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The Toronto Star delves into the story of U of T's legendary ghost, which is said to occupy University College. As legend has it, 160 years ago…
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It’s customary as a new year begins to think about what the next twelve months may bring. From where I sit and as I reflect on global affairs, I’m…
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The 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, coined the phrase “bully pulpit” to describe the influence he wielded from the White…
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U of T MD/PhD student Amanda Khan was recently selected as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women. She joined other U of T women who…
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University of Toronto scientists have uncovered more than 300 drug targets in cancer, attracting interest from the pharmaceutical industry looking to…