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Using AI, McGill researchers develop method for maple syrup assessment that is easier and faster than lab testing Researchers at McGill University have developed an eco-efficient, user-friendly technology that quickly measures the antioxidant content of maple syrup. The innovative method contributes to increasing transparency about a health-related aspect of the syrup's nutritional value and allows for on-site quality testing without the need for costly lab assessments.

For Western PhD candidate Sarah Alakshar, who's driven by a passion for improving youth mental health, Western's health information science program is a perfect fit.

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.

Facilitating the interaction between students and industry in a way that is community focused is something University of Calgary community members kept in mind when collaborating with RadiCare Ventures, Innovate Calgary's Social Innovation Hub and Mitacs, a national research organization.

Medical devices and implants, like catheters, heart valves and stents, are important tools for diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions.

Q&A with the Experts: Why ChatGPT struggles with math. Have you ever tried to use an AI tool like ChatGPT to do some math and found it doesn't always add up? It turns out there's a reason for that.

In a new article, two UdeM librarians consider the possibilities and potential benefits of using ChatGPT and similar chatbots in campus libraries.

Leveraging co-op opportunities, Waterloo students have been making a huge impact across various industries including business, technology and health. Many of these breakthroughs occur at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Canada's largest single hospital research institute, and one of Waterloo's top co-op employers.

The University of Waterloo is dedicated to solving complex global challenges through research excellence and deep industry and community partnerships.