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Insights into patterns and risk factors identified through collaboration with the Calgary Police Service A new publication from the  School of Public Policy and  Shift: The Project to End Domestic Vio

When there's a fly hovering around your head, buzzing incessantly in your ear, deftly avoiding your aggravated swatting, that pesky little insect is all'you can think about until it's over.

What sets the University of Waterloo apart is our commitment to collaboration across disciplines that bring together expertise from all corners of campus to drive innovation. Waterloo's state-of-the-art Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) technology is at the heart of groundbreaking research across multiple fields, from neuromorphic computing to advanced battery technology.

Cutting-edge satellite technologies paired with Indigenous knowledge and historical data will support science and management of marine ecosystems, thanks to a new investment in the work of University of Victoria geography researcher Maycira Costa.

Imagine shrinking satellite technology that predicts the weather into a device that transmits vital information about the health of the person wearing it.

New research centre will transform understanding of damaging winds, hail and flash floods in Canada A global leader in wind engineering and climate resiliency for 60 years, Western University is changing the way Canadians think about the country's most dangerous and damaging weather events.

Study provides insights that could help in the diagnosis and treatment of invasive skin cancers that grow on chronic burn wounds Researchers have used specialized genomic technology at the University of Calgary to enhance our understanding of Marjolin's ulcer (MU), a rare, highly aggressive skin cancer that may arise from established scars like those caused by severe burns.

Western biology professor Robert Buchkowski has seen the warming planet directly upend his research, when hot and dry summer conditions have made warming experiments - studies to model how trees respond to climate change - too extreme for the plants to handle.

Radioactive radon exposure in Canada is rising and continues to be a critical public health concern, according to the 2024 Cross-Canada Survey of Radon Exposure in the Residential Buildings of Urban and Rural Communities. There are an estimated 10.3 million Canadians living in houses with high radon, increasing their risk of developing lung cancer in the future.

Climate change will cause heatwaves to impact river flows later into autumn and earlier in spring, amplifying the role extreme heat will play in shaping Canadian water resources, according to new SFU research.

Dental faculty is measuring the carbon emissions of every aspect of care, from dentists' latex gloves to patients' commutes In response to growing concerns about climate change, McGill researchers are

The University of Calgary's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is making strides in sustainable agriculture research, with a focus on the impact of rotational grazing (RG) on ecosystem services. This research is aligned with Canada's federal Sustainable Agriculture Strategy, which endorses RG as a best management practice to enhance soil health and mitigate climate change through carbon sequestration.

Partnership with local company creates 3D facial imaging camera, speeds up diagnosis and treatment plans University of Calgary researchers have developed a computer program that can use 3D facial imaging to identify rare genetic diseases in children.