Unstoppable Catalyst Outsmarts Sulfur to Revolutionize Carbon Capture
An electrochemical catalyst for converting CO2 to valuable products can stand up to an impurity that poisons current versions. A new catalyst enhances the conversion…
University of Toronto News
The University of Toronto, established in 1827, is a prominent public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Known for its influential contributions to research and innovation, it stands as one of the world’s top research-intensive universities. The university operates three campuses: St. George, Mississauga (UTM), and Scarborough (UTSC), each offering a unique set of academic programs and research opportunities. The University of Toronto is celebrated for its strengths in disciplines such as medicine, business, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. Its extensive library system is one of the largest in North America, supporting the diverse academic pursuits of the university’s large student body. The institution is also noted for its vibrant student life, diverse cultural landscape, and as a hub of intellectual and political thought, contributing significantly to Canadian society and beyond.
Decarbonizing the Industry: New Way To Recycle Steel Developed
Engineering professor Gisele Azimi and her research team at the University of Toronto have developed a novel electrochemical method to extract contaminants like copper from…
Mysterious Origins: Polarized Light Transforms Our Understanding of Fast Radio Bursts
A study analyzing the properties of polarized light from 128 non-repeating FRBs reveals mysterious cosmic explosions originate in far-away galaxies like our own Milky Way….
New Study Exposes Startling Use of Muscle-Building Supplements Among Adolescents
Recent research reveals new insights into muscle-building supplement usage among youth. A new study from the University of Toronto has uncovered significant findings on the…
Emerging Threat: New RNA Virus Found in Human Neurons
Researchers discovered Apocryptovirus odysseus, a new RNA virus linked to severe inflammation in Toxoplasma gondii-infected humans. An international team led by researchers at the University…
21 New Laser Materials Uncovered in Groundbreaking Global Study
Six research teams from five global laboratories significantly shortened the materials discovery timeline from years to just a few months using self-driving labs. Organic solid-state…
Rethinking Earth’s Surface: Geoscientists Discover Hidden Faults of the Pacific Plate
Research indicates that the Pacific Plate is being torn apart at undersea plateaus across the ocean, due to the weight of the oceanic plate subducting…
Longevity Restored: Quitting Smoking Brings Big Health Benefits, Fast
Quitting smoking significantly increases life expectancy, with a study revealing that individuals who quit before age 40 nearly reach the life span of non-smokers. The…
Pioneering Discovery of Binary Stripped Stars Unlocks Cosmic Secrets
New findings confirm existence of hot helium stars long-thought to be at the heart of hydrogen-poor supernovae and neutron star mergers. Astronomers at the University…
Brain Evolution Unlocked: Over 100 Genes That Make Us Uniquely Human
The researchers found 139 genes that are common across the primate groups but highly divergent in their expression in human brains. An international team led…
Decoding Dreaming – New Research Reveals That the Emotional Function of Dreams Is Not the Same Everywhere
A study conducted by researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the University of Toronto reveals that dreams can have a variable emotional function….
Is Your Whey Protein Safe? New Study Uncovers Shocking Gaps in Regulation
A recent policy analysis revealed that muscle-building dietary supplements, such as whey protein, are loosely regulated by federal Canadian policy. A recent policy analysis, published…
Warning: This Popular Recreational Activity Can Cause Serious and Permanent Neurological Defects
Nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas,” is not just a popular recreational drug, particularly among the youth, but also an anesthetic frequently utilized in…
Beware the Heat – Living in Warm Temperatures Linked to Severe Vision Problems in Older Americans
In a study involving 1.7 million elderly Americans, individuals residing in counties with an average temperature exceeding 60 °F faced a significantly increased risk of…
Hidden Danger in Herbal Remedies – How Ayurvedic Medicine Can Cause Lead Poisoning
A recent paper published in the CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) highlights a case of lead poisoning in a young woman due to Ayurvedic medications and…
Discovery of 8.7-Million-Year-Old Fossil Ape Challenges Long-Accepted Ideas of Human Origins
Anadoluvius existed nearly 9 million years ago and is ancestral to living African apes and humans. A recent discovery of a fossilized ape from a…
Stalled Time: Astrophysicists Shed New Light on the Billion-Year Pause in Earth’s Day Lengthening
The findings provide new insights into how climate change will influence the duration of days and the reliability of climate modeling instruments. Astrophysicists from the…
Outsmarting Fungal Resistance – Scientists Discover a New Way To Beat Deadly Fungus
Scientists from the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Research Science (CSRS) and the University of Toronto have uncovered a new way to attack fungal infections. This…