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- First space images captured by balloon-borne telescope https://www.utoronto.ca/news/first-space-images-captured-balloon-borne-telescope 47 comments
- U of T researchers create mirror-image peptides that can neutralize SARS-CoV-2 https://www.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-researchers-create-mirror-image-peptides-can-neutralize-sars-cov-2 6 comments
- U of T students create fun, science-focused trading cards https://www.utoronto.ca/news/colour-changing-lizards-buff-birds-u-t-students-create-fun-science-focused-trading-cards 3 comments
- Light in a bottle: U of T researchers use AI to capture photons in motion https://www.utoronto.ca/news/light-bottle-u-t-researchers-use-ai-capture-photons-motion 31 comments futurology
- Researchers used Google searches to find where people are most interested in human rights, they surprisingly discovered that interest in human rights was more pronounced in the Global South (like Guatemala, Honduras, Zimbabwe and Uganda) https://www.utoronto.ca/news/research-reveals-what-google-searches-can-tell-us-about-global-human-rights-movement 15 comments science
- First space images captured by balloon-borne telescope https://www.utoronto.ca/news/first-space-images-captured-balloon-borne-telescope 4 comments technology
- Fast radio bursts used as 'searchlights' to detect gas in Milky Way: Canadian scientists find Galactic Halo weighs much less than previously thought https://www.utoronto.ca/news/researchers-use-fast-radio-bursts-searchlights-detect-gas-milky-way 11 comments science
- Researchers develop coating that prevents synthetic fabrics from shedding harmful microplastics in the wash https://www.utoronto.ca/news/researchers-develop-coating-prevents-synthetic-fabrics-shedding-harmful-microplastics-wash 17 comments upliftingnews
- Researchers develop coating that prevents synthetic fabrics from shedding harmful microplastics in the wash https://www.utoronto.ca/news/researchers-develop-coating-prevents-synthetic-fabrics-shedding-harmful-microplastics-wash 122 comments science
- Most species evolve by adapting to similar, large-scale environmental pressures https://www.utoronto.ca/news/most-species-evolve-adapting-similar-large-scale-environmental-pressures-study-finds 3 comments science
- Researchers found that using an approach called two-photon light, together with a special cancer-killing molecule that’s activated only by light, they successfully destroyed cancer cells that would otherwise have been resistant to conventional chemotherapy https://www.utoronto.ca/news/researchers-explore-use-light-activated-treatment-target-wider-variety-cancers 6 comments upliftingnews
- Researchers explore use of light-activated treatment to target wider variety of cancers https://www.utoronto.ca/news/researchers-explore-use-light-activated-treatment-target-wider-variety-cancers 3 comments upliftingnews
- Researchers found that using an approach called two-photon light, together with a special cancer-killing molecule that’s activated only by light, they successfully destroyed cancer cells that would otherwise have been resistant to conventional chemotherapy https://www.utoronto.ca/news/researchers-explore-use-light-activated-treatment-target-wider-variety-cancers 266 comments science
- Abstinence-only proponents claim that no sexuality is healthy sexuality for teens, but a new study links earlier sexual initiation to fewer sexual difficulties later in life — and to healthier sex in turn https://www.utoronto.ca/news/early-sexual-experiences-likely-lead-healthier-sex-later-life-u-t-study 15 comments health
- Masai gets an honourary doctorate from the University of Toronto today https://www.utoronto.ca/news/masai-ujiri-architect-behind-toronto-raptors-2019-championship-receives-honorary-degree 18 comments nba
- Researcher aims to alleviate global hunger by deciphering the molecular 'language' of plants https://www.utoronto.ca/news/researcher-aims-alleviate-global-hunger-deciphering-molecular-language-plants 4 comments science
- Study: Simple vehicle warning systems as effective as more complex ones https://www.utoronto.ca/news/simple-vehicle-warning-systems-effective-more-complex-ones-u-t-study 6 comments technology
- Family members of people with borderline personality disorder share similarities in brain structure and personality traits as those diagnosed with the personality disorder. Findings may point toward a hereditary component to personality disorders https://www.utoronto.ca/news/symptoms-and-traits-borderline-personality-disorder-may-run-families-u-t-research 5 comments science
- Repeated listening to personally meaningful music induces beneficial brain plasticity in patients with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer’s disease, a new study by researchers at the University of Toronto and Unity Health Toronto suggests https://www.utoronto.ca/news/listening-favourite-music-improves-brain-function-alzheimer-s-patients-u-t-research 5 comments upliftingnews
- Scientists found repeatedly listening to personally meaningful music induced brain plasticity and improved cognitive function for patients with mild cognitive impairment and early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. https://www.utoronto.ca/news/listening-favourite-music-improves-brain-function-alzheimer-s-patients-u-t-research 490 comments science
- U of T researchers create mirror-image peptides that can neutralize SARS-CoV-2 https://www.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-researchers-create-mirror-image-peptides-can-neutralize-sars-cov-2 840 comments science
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- Solar System is surrounded by a giant magnetic “tunnel”, study says https://www.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-astronomer-s-research-suggests-magnetic-tunnel-surrounds-our-solar-system 53 comments science
- Elite female athletes subjected to degrading comments, body shaming that are equal to emotional abuse and can cause long-lasting harm. https://www.utoronto.ca/news/elite-female-athletes-subjected-degrading-comments-body-shaming-u-t-study 634 comments science
- Nuts are not linked to weight gain https://www.utoronto.ca/news/nuts-are-not-linked-weight-gain-u-t-study 226 comments science
- Researchers from the University of Toronto and LG AI Research have developed an “explainable” artificial intelligence (XAI) algorithm https://www.utoronto.ca/news/researchers-u-t-and-lg-develop-explainable-artificial-intelligence-algorithm 2 comments technology
- Researchers have found that dairy was being produced as far back as 2500 BCE by using molecular analysis techniques to study residues from ancient pottery. It is the earliest known dairy production in India and could have helped produce the type of food surplus needed for trade. https://www.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-mississauga-researcher-uncovers-evidence-earliest-known-dairy-production-india 3 comments science
- U of T tests show Canadian-made mask deactivates 99% of SARS-CoV-2 virus https://www.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-tests-show-canadian-made-mask-deactivates-99-sars-cov-2-virus 18 comments worldnews
- Blood markers can identify women with history of gestational diabetes who will go on to develop type 2 diabetes years after delivery https://www.utoronto.ca/news/test-developed-u-t-researchers-could-predict-diabetes-women-who-had-gestational-form-illness 4 comments science
- Arctic's last refuge for ice-dependent species disappearing as region warms | Known as the Last Ice Area, the region is home to the oldest and thickest sea ice in the Arctic. Researchers anticipate this will be the last area ice will be present in the Arctic year-round https://www.utoronto.ca/news/arctic-s-last-refuge-ice-dependent-species-disappearing-region-warms 3 comments worldnews
- Researchers from U of T and other universities detect repeating fast radio burst https://www.utoronto.ca/news/researchers-u-t-and-other-universities-detect-repeating-fast-radio-burst 3 comments space
- New NIH-funded study finds link between 'ADHD-like symptoms' and high fluoride levels during pregnancy. The findings are consistent with a growing body of evidence suggesting that the growing fetal nervous system may be negatively affected by higher levels of fluoride exposure. https://www.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-led-study-finds-link-between-adhd-symptoms-and-high-fluoride-levels-during-pregnancy 236 comments science
- More than half of Toronto drivers in U of T study didn't look for cyclists and pedestrians before turning right https://www.utoronto.ca/news/more-half-toronto-drivers-u-t-study-didn-t-look-cyclists-and-pedestrians-turning-right 10 comments bicycling
- Group pledges $3 million to University of Toronto for chair in Tamil studies | Canada https://www.utoronto.ca/news/tamil-group-pledges-3-million-u-t-chair-tamil-studies 8 comments india
- Researchers have developed a handheld 3D skin printer that deposits even layers of skin tissue to cover and heal deep wounds. The team believes it to be the first device that forms tissue in situ, depositing and setting in place, within two minutes or less. https://www.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-researchers-develop-portable-3d-skin-printer-repair-deep-wounds 64 comments worldnews
- Researchers have developed a handheld 3D skin printer that deposits even layers of skin tissue to cover and heal deep wounds. The team believes it to be the first device that forms tissue in situ, depositing and setting in place, within two minutes or less. https://www.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-researchers-develop-portable-3d-skin-printer-repair-deep-wounds 40 comments science
- U of T researchers develop portable 3D skin printer to repair deep wounds https://www.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-researchers-develop-portable-3d-skin-printer-repair-deep-wounds 3 comments technology
- Geophysicists uncover new evidence for an alternative style of plate tectonics: Canadian-Turkish collaboration reveals an event of active “drip” tectonics https://www.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-geophysicists-uncover-new-evidence-alternative-style-plate-tectonics 4 comments science
- Engineering the best NHL team: U of T researchers create draft predictor for Las Vegas Golden Knights https://www.utoronto.ca/news/engineering-best-nhl-team-u-t-researchers-create-draft-predictor-las-vegas-golden-knights 5 comments hockey
- Researchers have created the first map that shows the global genetic interaction network of a cell. It begins to explain how thousands of genes coordinate with one another to orchestrate cellular life. https://www.utoronto.ca/news/landmark-map-reveals-genetic-wiring-cellular-life 170 comments science