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A new type of cloth developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo can heat up when exposed to the sun thanks to innovative nanoparticles embedded in the fabric's fibre.

A look back at a round table at the École supérieure d'études internationales on global issues in 2025 The Year of Living Dangerously .

Contrary to the widespread belief that teams with diverse expertise are automatically more creative, a new study by a joint team of researchers from the University of Waterloo, Xiamen University and Texas Tech University reveals this isn't always the case.

UCalgary researcher Shabir Barzanjeh leads collaborative microscope project, delivering high-resolution images under ultra-low light The world's first quantum optical microscope is lighting up new paths for studying biological processes.

Researchers from the University of Waterloo have found a way to reduce the energy use of some data centres by as much as 30 per cent.

David Décary-Hétu has found that over three-quarters of Canadian websites selling cannabis illegally don't accept payment in cryptocurrency.

As a researcher, have you found yourself wondering: Does sharing my research on social media lead to more engagement?

Research investments critical as Rapid Infection Diagnostics bridges the gap between academic innovation and real-world implementation When it comes to bloodstream infections, the dangers increase by the hour.

Amidst the global race to establish and deploy useful and powerful quantum computers, researchers at a newly incorporated, Waterloo-based non-profit are taking a different approach.

Two 90-minute workshops in Grade 7 can help students have fewer problems with drugs and alcohol by the time they graduate, UdeM psychologist and clinical researcher Patricia Conrad finds in a study. A new randomized controlled trial involving experimental and control groups in Canada has demonstrated the effectiveness of a brief cognitive-behavioral intervention program in reducing substance use disorders (SUDs) in adolescents.

Children who participate in structured physical activity right through adolescence are more likely to stay in school and earn a high-school diploma or equivalent, a new study suggests.

Co-edited by professor Jean Grondin, the correspondence between Martin Heidegger and his student Hans-Georg Gadamer offers unprecedented insights into their personal and intellectual relationship.

A Laval University research team has developed a system to help elite cross-country skiers choose the best ski-wax combination. In cross-country skiing, a bad wax can lose you a race, and a good wax can help you reach the podium. That's how important waxing is in this discipline. In an article just published in the journal Sports Engineering , researchers at Laval University present a system they have designed to help waxing specialists choose the best ski/wax combination for elite athletes.

It's time to get a better read on how infectious diseases are tied to the loss of biodiversity worldwide, an international team of scientists argue in a new paper.

Clinically tested adverse childhood experience questionnaires applied to cinematic superheroes and villains Maybe you've heard the story of Baby Kal-El, whose father sent him to Earth in a rocket ship to escape the destruction of his home planet, Krypton.

A decreased kidney function is reportedly related to reductions in cognitive performance and brain structure, according to a new study.

The CAMMM Atlas is a digital platform used to analyze disparities in accessibility and promote better distribution of services in cities.

UdeM professor Jean-Marc Barreau applies philosopher Paul Ricoeur's concept of solicitude to spiritual counselling for caregivers grappling with the impending death of a loved one.

Non-traditional recovery models are emerging, offering greater flexibility and support, with UCalgary providing resources for every stage of the recovery journey Time-bound challenges like Dry January, Sober October and Dry9 have been a gateway of sorts to the "sober curious" movement.