Drone Experts
U of T to train 150 grad students to fight forest fires, monitor crops, pipelines and railways with drones.
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Astrophysicists Offer Proof this Famous Image Shows Planets Forming
A recent and famous image from deep space marks the first time we’ve seen a forming planetary system, according to a study by University of Toronto astrophysicists
How Much Sugar is in Kids' Meals in Chain Restaurants? Enough to Shock Researchers
Sweet drinks the main culprit containing, on average, 70 per cent of kids' daily sugar allowance.
New Technique Could Lead to Cheaper, More Efficient Solar Power and LEDs
U of T experts suggest crystalized materials may hold wide commercial potential.
New Technique Offers Spray-On Solar Power
Pretty soon, powering your tablet could be as simple as wrapping it in cling wrap
Beans, Peas, Chickpeas, Lentils Increase Fullness and Could Help Manage Weight
Eating about one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils can increase fullness, which may lead to better weight management and weight loss, a new study from a University of Toronto expert has found.
Bringing Cheaper, Lighter Solar Cells Outdoors
Think those flat, glassy solar panels on your neighbour’s roof are the pinnacle of solar technology? Think again.
Veronica Mars Was Right: It Matters Who You Sit Beside at Lunch, in Class, at Work
Even six-year-olds know that who you sit beside matters and it turns out they're right – whether you're in first grade or at a high-powered dinner.
Federal Government Announces Major New Fund for Canadian Research Excellence
The University of Toronto’s Leslie L. Dan Faculty of Pharmacy was the site of a major announcement of the Government of Canada, on Wednesday, February 19
Turning Back the Clock on Aging Muscles?
A study co-published in Nature Medicine this week by University of Toronto researcher Penney Gilbert has determined a stem cell based method for restoring strength to damaged skeletal muscles of the elderly.