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New paradigm for treating PTSD
Approximately nine per cent of Canadian adults will experience PTSD in their lifetimes, which occurs when an individual experiences a traumatic event, often leading to persistent flashbacks and severe anxiety.
Approximately nine per cent of Canadian adults will experience PTSD in their lifetimes, which occurs when an individual experiences a traumatic event, often leading to persistent flashbacks and severe anxiety.
Learning about listening: Researcher explores how people perceive sound
The University of Toronto's Christina Vanden Bosch der Nederlanden remembers the moment she became interested in how humans perceive sound.
The University of Toronto's Christina Vanden Bosch der Nederlanden remembers the moment she became interested in how humans perceive sound.
Inclusive play: University of Toronto researcher studies the playground experiences of children with disabilities
How do Canadian children with disabilities and their families experience playgrounds? What about adjacent areas such as parking lots and pathways? How can educators and rehabilitation specialists use playground spaces? These are some of the topics explored by Kelly Arbour-Nicitopoulos , an associate professor studying disability and physical activity in the University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE).
How do Canadian children with disabilities and their families experience playgrounds? What about adjacent areas such as parking lots and pathways? How can educators and rehabilitation specialists use playground spaces? These are some of the topics explored by Kelly Arbour-Nicitopoulos , an associate professor studying disability and physical activity in the University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE).
B.C. ocean’s worth of almost $5 billion to GDP likely an underestimate
British Columbia's ocean contributed almost $5 billion to provincial gross domestic product in 2015, a sum that is likely an underestimate, a new UBC study has found. The ' back of the envelope' estimate could be used by non-economists to work out a baseline of what oceans contribute to the economy, as part of achieving the United Nations' goal of sustainable oceans by 2030.
British Columbia's ocean contributed almost $5 billion to provincial gross domestic product in 2015, a sum that is likely an underestimate, a new UBC study has found. The ' back of the envelope' estimate could be used by non-economists to work out a baseline of what oceans contribute to the economy, as part of achieving the United Nations' goal of sustainable oceans by 2030.
Cells able to talk to themselves for a better immune response
Research in immunology sheds new light on the ability of cells to contribute more effectively to the body's immune response through internal communication.
Research in immunology sheds new light on the ability of cells to contribute more effectively to the body's immune response through internal communication.
Western team achieves international holographic teleportation
Holographic teleportation sounds like something out of Star Wars or Star Trek , but instead of the bridge of a flashy interstellar spaceship, a futuristic technological achievement took place in a nondescript boardroom on campus at Western recently.
Holographic teleportation sounds like something out of Star Wars or Star Trek , but instead of the bridge of a flashy interstellar spaceship, a futuristic technological achievement took place in a nondescript boardroom on campus at Western recently.
Q and A with the experts: Canada’s rising inflation
Inflation in Canada is at the highest rate we've seen in decades. Jean-Paul Lam, a professor in the University of Waterloo's Department of Economics and former assistant chief economist and principal researcher at the Bank of Canada, says recent events created a perfect storm for inflation.
Inflation in Canada is at the highest rate we've seen in decades. Jean-Paul Lam, a professor in the University of Waterloo's Department of Economics and former assistant chief economist and principal researcher at the Bank of Canada, says recent events created a perfect storm for inflation.
Ground-breaking companies develop at Velocity Science
Velocity Science returns to campus and is ready to advance the growth of science-based startups Velocity Global advancements in sciences, together with digital transformation, continue to accelerate innovation, significantly impacting all sectors of the economy.
Velocity Science returns to campus and is ready to advance the growth of science-based startups Velocity Global advancements in sciences, together with digital transformation, continue to accelerate innovation, significantly impacting all sectors of the economy.
Jean-François Côté confirmed as President and Scientific Director of the IRCM
Jean-François Côté has been with the IRCM for 17 years and already serving as Interim President and Scientific Director since July 2021.
Jean-François Côté has been with the IRCM for 17 years and already serving as Interim President and Scientific Director since July 2021.
Tick-borne diseases: Tracking anaplasmosis
A research team from UdeM's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is investigating the source of anaplasmosis, an emerging tick-borne disease.
A research team from UdeM's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is investigating the source of anaplasmosis, an emerging tick-borne disease.
In his first novel, PhD candidate Dashiel Carrera explores ’what it means to reckon with memory’
When you look back on events in your life, especially traumatic ones, did they really happen the way you remember them?
When you look back on events in your life, especially traumatic ones, did they really happen the way you remember them?
University of Toronto expert Kerry Bowman on monkeypox and the danger posed by zoonotic diseases
The World Health Organization recently declared monkeypox - a disease that's been a concern in African countries for years - a global public health emergency.
The World Health Organization recently declared monkeypox - a disease that's been a concern in African countries for years - a global public health emergency.
No ’Safe Space’ for 12 key ocean species on North American West Coast
For the generations who grew up watching Finding Nemo , it might not come as a surprise that the North American West Coast has its own version of the underwater ocean highway - the California Current marine ecosystem (CCME).
For the generations who grew up watching Finding Nemo , it might not come as a surprise that the North American West Coast has its own version of the underwater ocean highway - the California Current marine ecosystem (CCME).
Just 10 financial actors hold the key to climate change
A new report has identified the 10 financial actors with the most influence on the fossil fuel economy and outlines the decisive role they can play in helping de-carbonize our future. The study found that the top 10 most influential actors, including investment advisors, governments, and sovereign wealth funds from around the world, own 49.5 per cent of potential emissions from the world's largest energy firms.
A new report has identified the 10 financial actors with the most influence on the fossil fuel economy and outlines the decisive role they can play in helping de-carbonize our future. The study found that the top 10 most influential actors, including investment advisors, governments, and sovereign wealth funds from around the world, own 49.5 per cent of potential emissions from the world's largest energy firms.
UBC experts on heat waves and extreme heat
UBC experts are available to comment on the health effects of heat waves and extreme weather, ahead of high temperatures forecast for B.C. Dr. Younes Alila Professor, Department
UBC experts are available to comment on the health effects of heat waves and extreme weather, ahead of high temperatures forecast for B.C. Dr. Younes Alila Professor, Department
Mathematics - Aug 15
University of Toronto professor emeritus creates scholarship to support emerging minds in math
University of Toronto professor emeritus creates scholarship to support emerging minds in math

Health - Aug 12
University of Toronto Scarborough and Scarborough Health Network deepen ties to advance health care in eastern GTA
University of Toronto Scarborough and Scarborough Health Network deepen ties to advance health care in eastern GTA

Environment - Aug 12
Focused on climate change, University of Toronto grad student is working on bioreactors to clean water and sequester CO2
Focused on climate change, University of Toronto grad student is working on bioreactors to clean water and sequester CO2

Social Sciences - Aug 11
Inclusive play: University of Toronto researcher studies the playground experiences of children with disabilities
Inclusive play: University of Toronto researcher studies the playground experiences of children with disabilities

Social Sciences - Aug 10
UBC Indigenous Strategic Plan funding sees student projects get off the ground
