Bionic eye study paves the way towards human trials
A bionic eye being developed by a team of biomedical researchers at the University of Sydney and UNSW has shown to be safe and stable for long-term implantation in a three-month study, paving the way towards human trials.
University of Toronto Acceleration Consortium to use AI to develop advanced materials
The University of Toronto is launching a new global consortium dedicated to using artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate the design and discovery of advanced...
Where are the robots?
Where have all the robots been hiding during the COVID-19 crisis? An opinion piece by J. Jesse Ramírez, Assistant Professor of American Studies and co-coordinator of the Technologies concentration at the HSG.
Bacteria blasting cancer treatment shows promise
A low-cost, non-toxic cancer treatment has been developed by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU).
Fossil discovery rewrites history of modern human arrival in Europe
An international research team including scientists from the University of Adelaide has found evidence of human occupation in Europe almost 10,000 years earlier than previously documented...
The new QS World Rankings by Subject confirm Concordia’s place among the world’s best
Each year, the QS World University Rankings by Subject adds to the list of global institutions it evaluates. Its numbers have increased by 30 per cent over the past five years alone, from 1,117 in 2017 to 1,453 in 2021.
Female Physics Students – 45% Of First-year Class At University Of Hull
The University of Hull is closing the gender gap when it comes to studying physics – thanks to an inspirational campaign to attract more female students.
The burgeoning business of bots
As artificial intelligence replaces and augments roles within the workplace, researchers are exploring effective ways to present collaborations between humans and chatbots.
Gastroenterologists generally trust AI tools, study finds
Artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated many aspects of medicine, with promises of accurate diagnoses, better management decisions, and improved outcomes for both patients and the healthcare system.
Social media platform tailoring could support more fulfilling use, study finds
Redesigning social media to suit different needs of users could make their time online more focused, according to new research by University of Bristol academics.
