University of Toronto researchers use solar-powered tech to improve rainwater harvesting in Mexico
A team of University of Toronto researchers is shining a light on the use of solar-powered ultra-violet (UV) LEDs to treat harvested rainwater in Mexico.
Bioengineers capture the quirky beauty of biology in their art
The imaginations and technical skills of researchers at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI) have been unleashed...
McGill University achieves Socially Responsible Investing targets two years ahead of schedule
McGill University has achieved the performance targets set out in its Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) strategy, a full two years ahead of schedule.
UW jumps two spots to No. 8 in US News Best Global Universities ranking
The University of Washington moved up two spots to No. 8 on the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Global Universities rankings, released Tuesday.
New interdisciplinary health research awarded £9m grant
The Durham University's cutting-edge Institute for Medical Humanities (IMH) has been awarded a £9m Discovery Research Platform Award to develop a new Discovery Research Platform for Medical Humanities (DRP-MH).
Observing Dusty Galaxies in the Early Universe
Astronomers are getting a look at the dusty part of the distant universe with a huge field of telescopes in the high, dry Atacama desert of Chile.
What’s a park worth to the economy?
A new framework developed by University of Waterloo researchers demonstrates the significant economic health savings and benefits from urban park investments.
Dollar value put on Australia’s biosecurity system – a world first
Biosecurity experts from the University of Melbourne have successfully valued Australia’s world-leading biosecurity system at $314 billion dollars, reflecting a 30 to 1 return on investment.
Tackling the rise of autoimmune diseases with genetically modified cell therapies
Autoimmune diseases are increasing in prevalence worldwide and placing a significant burden on individuals, the healthcare system, and the wider community.
Seconds out – language study explores how boxing coaches communicate under pressure
Linguists from the University of Warwick have teamed up with England Boxing and UK Coaching in a bid to interpret and improve the way in which coaches communicate in high-pressure situations.
