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Pharmacology - 21.03.2023
Can pharmacies offer frontline support to victims of intimate partner violence?
UdeM professor Simon Matoori publishes a guide to help pharmacists identify and assist victims. Can pharmacists be valuable allies for victims of intimate partner violence (IPV)- Can they identify victims, assess the danger they're in and help them find the right resources?

Social Sciences - 20.03.2023
A bitter truth: 30 years of child welfare data reveals systemic inequities, racism and harm
When the first Ontario Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (OIS) was published in 1993, province-wide knowledge of child welfare investigation rates and outcomes was scarce.

Transport - Innovation - 20.03.2023
Showcasing the future of green auto tech
Waterloo engineers help design and build one-of-a-kind electric car as part of Project Arrow By John Roe Faculty of Engineering An all-Canadian electric vehicle caused a sensation when it was unveiled at the Toronto International Auto Show last month.

Social Sciences - 20.03.2023
Canada ranks as the 13th happiest country in the world in annual report
Canadians are reasonably satisfied with their lives when compared to those living in other countries according to the 2023 World Happiness Report , released today on the International Day of Happiness.

History / Archeology - Politics - 17.03.2023
Imperialism: from antiquity to now
Imperialism: from antiquity to now
In his new book, historian Samir Saul dissects imperialism through the ages to describe its chameleon-like nature and economic underpinnings.

Innovation - 16.03.2023
Earbuds to monitor blood pressure? Researcher says they could outperform smartwatches
Earbuds to monitor blood pressure? Researcher says they could outperform smartwatches
When it comes to blood pressure monitoring, Alex Mariakakis and his team are all ears.

Environment - Life Sciences - 16.03.2023
Greening the beauty industry
Professor Christian Euler is transforming CO2 into bio-made and eco-friendly products By Angelica Marie Sanchez University Relations Modern society relies on the products of traditional manufacturing processes: plastics, fuels, solvents, etc.

Environment - Health - 16.03.2023
From tires to brakes, University of Toronto researchers tackle ’non-tailpipe’ air pollution from vehicles
With the increasing popularity of electric vehicles, car-related air pollution will be less of a concern, right? Think again, say a group of University of Toronto researchers who are studying the effects of air pollution from brakes and tires. While the push to mandate EV aims to reduce tailpipe emissions such as carbon dioxide - the federal government has set a target of complete EV adoption by 2035  - swapping every vehicle on the road still won't eliminate all the sources of air pollution that can impact human health.

Materials Science - Innovation - 16.03.2023
Researcher's startup receives federal support to make solar-energy-control windows
Researcher’s startup receives federal support to make solar-energy-control windows
University of Toronto researcher  Nazir Kherani  and his collaborators at the startup  3E Nano Inc  have one goal: to design the perfect window.

Social Sciences - Art and Design - 15.03.2023

Social Sciences - 15.03.2023
Leading anti-racism at Waterloo
Jennisha Wilson applies intersectional and trauma-informed lenses to support anti-racism work across campus By Tracelyn Cornelius University Relations Many universities struggle with dismantling systemic racism and bias in their policies, practices and culture.

Life Sciences - Agronomy / Food Science - 15.03.2023
The genome of a lost crop is explored
The genome of a lost crop is explored
Scientists led by a geneticist at Université de Montréal have sequenced the genome of pitseed goosefeet, a northern relative of South American quinoa, with the potential to boost food diversity.

Sport - Innovation - 14.03.2023
Western project finds viewing sports in VR trumps 2D screen experience
Western project finds viewing sports in VR trumps 2D screen experience
A simple 360-degree camera set-up and VR technology could revolutionize sports viewing, study suggests By Prabhjot Sohal , By Prabhjot Sohal , March 14, 2023 With fans gearing up for NCAA March Madnes

Innovation - Music - 14.03.2023

Economics - 13.03.2023
Velocity company Vessl Prosthetics sees inclusion as key to product design
Company working with amputees to make 'a fulfilling life more comfortable' By Jon Parsons University Relations A Velocity health-technology startup is designing a new kind of self-adjusting socket for prosthetics.

Sport - 13.03.2023
How new multi-sport facilities can be used after major events
Better planning can reduce the financial burden of major sporting facilities Communities that are constructing new multi-sport facilities for major events could run the risk of ending up with expensi

Health - Pharmacology - 13.03.2023
Every shot, a shot of gold
Interdisciplinary teamwork invaluable to health-care system By Milana Madzarac School of Pharmacy The Waterloo School of Pharmacy implemented a mass vaccination clinic for COVID-19 immunization in 2021. With many multidisciplinary teams working together in an environment not built for such a complex clinical system, researchers at the University of Waterloo created an app to support front-line workers.

Physics - 13.03.2023
Expert insight: Is time an illusion?
Expert insight: Is time an illusion?
Western's Emily Adlam talks theories of time on The Conversation's podcast "Great Mysteries of Physics" By The Conversation, Special to Western News, March 13, 2023 By The Conversation, Special to Wes

Computer Science - 13.03.2023
Desk chair of the future blends real and virtual worlds
Furniture responds to movements, recommends breaks Computer science researchers at the University of Waterloo have created a smart desk chair that can intuitively respond to the user's movements, suc

Psychology - Health - 13.03.2023
Opening the door to mental health talks with your kids? Western expert recommends this rabbit
Opening the door to mental health talks with your kids? Western expert recommends this rabbit
Poppy the Puppet offers early intervention option for families dealing with children's mental health challenges By Megan Stacey , March 13, 2023 By Megan Stacey , March 13, 2023 Mental health help and a rabbit puppet may seem an unlikely pair.

Social Sciences - Psychology - 13.03.2023

Social Sciences - Pedagogy - 10.03.2023
Around the world, children's education becoming more closely tied to their mother's
Around the world, children’s education becoming more closely tied to their mother’s
Arts & Humanities Erik Rolfsen A new study has found that a mother's educational status-the highest level of education that she has attained-plays an increasingly important role in shaping her children's educational status, while the importance of the father's educational status has declined.

Health - 09.03.2023
Half of Ontario dentists used teledentistry during pandemic
Western study shows half of Ontario dentists used teledentistry during pandemic Survey finds lack of resources was among barriers to wider use of remote treatment systems While the COVID-19 pandemic upended everything in the world, it also became a powerful catalyst for innovations that made remote delivery of health care and services - including dentistry - possible.

Computer Science - Physics - 09.03.2023
University of Toronto-supported startup Xanadu aims to lead quantum computing sector
University of Toronto-supported startup Xanadu aims to lead quantum computing sector
Quantum computing is one of the fastest-growing tech sectors in the world - and Toronto startup Xanadu Quantum Technologies is among the companies leading the way.

Environment - Earth Sciences - 08.03.2023
University of Toronto grad student tracks 70 years of snow and ice data in the High Arctic
University of Toronto grad student tracks 70 years of snow and ice data in the High Arctic
Brianna Lane , a second-year master's student studying physical geography at the University of Toronto Mississauga, is developing an accessible method for snow and ice data quantification using groun