University of Toronto
Astronomers trace the brightest fast radio burst to its source
Precisely determining the location of FRBs should make it easier to trace their cosmic origins.
Scientists create eco-friendly non-stick material for safer cookware
The new substance repels both water and grease about as well as standard non-stick coatings.
How working dogs adapt to daylight savings time
Sled dogs in a Canadian facility were more active than usual the morning after the clocks turned back.
Divorce in childhood may increase your stroke risk
Data from 13,205 adults shows a higher stroke risk in later life for those whose parents divorced in childhood.
First, white dwarf-main sequence binaries in clusters reveal new insights into stellar evolution
This breakthrough offers new insights into an extreme phase of stellar evolution.
Migraines linked to increased depression during pandemic
The mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
New microfluidic device sheds light on shape-dependent tumor growth
A new microfluidic device reveals how the shape of a tumor can predict cancer's aggressiveness.
Unveiling environmental impacts of genetically modified crops
GM crops can produce more yield and profits.
Marriage boosts health and well-being in aging men
It is known how marriage changes in old age affect successful aging. Scientists wanted to determine if different marriage patterns relate to physical health...
The psychological and political characteristics of cryptocurrency owners
Cryptocurrency investors are more likely to report "Dark Tetrad" personality traits.
A new great ape species lived in Germany 11 million years ago
First ever report of two ancient ape species cohabiting in Miocene Europe.
Up to 11 million tonnes of plastic pollution is sitting on the ocean floor
Ocean floor a 'reservoir' for plastic pollution, world-first study finds.
A fresh look at red giant stars offers key insights into cosmic distance measurements
A way to measure the Universe's expansion with the highest accuracy.
Scientists discovered one million new components of the human genome
We’ve started to chip away at the dark genome by finding nearly one million previously unknown exons.
A high-resolution map of the Milky Way in 3D
The produced 3D map will be highly useful for a wide range of applications.
Low-cost photoreactor for making green chemicals and fuels
The concept ensures high photocatalytic efficiency throughout the day and year without sun tracking.
Using captured CO2 to recycle precious metals from electronic waste
This is a great process to enable recycling which aims to enable environmental sustainability.
The tidal pull of the Moon caused the slow and steady lengthening of Earth’s day
Astrophysicists reveal why Earth’s day was a constant 19.5 hours for over a billion years.
Squid skin-inspired liquid windows help buildings save on energy costs
The multi-layered system could help buildings react to changing environments.
What we think we like in a romantic partner – and what we prefer – don’t always match up
If I like humor, it could be that I’ve gone on dates with funny people, and I liked them.
Astronomers spotted some of the most elusive stuff in our universe
Astronomers are helping find the missing universe.
1.2-billion-year-old groundwater discovered deep in a mine in South Africa
The world’s water cycle is more widespread than once thought.
An extreme exoplanet is more sizzling than scientists thought
The fiery and inferno-like exoplanet WASP-76b maybe even more sizzling than scientists thought.
How long quantum tunneling takes to happen?
The difficulty in answering this question lies in the definition of time itself.
New solution-processed upconversion photodetectors
Upconversion photodetectors play a vital role in infrared detection and imaging. They do not require complicated integrated circuit systems. Although most upconversion devices have...
Physical and mental illnesses combined increase emergency department visits
Individuals with both physical illness and mental disorders visit the emergency department more frequently than people with a various physical disease or mental illness...
Speed of light: Toward a future quantum internet
Engineers at the University of Toronto have developed a device that could be the backbone of the future of the internet. The device could be...
Controlling chemical reactions near absolute zero
Chemistry is ubiquitous. Be that as it may, regardless of advances, it remains a key test to pick up an entire understanding and command over...
Journalists must take care in reporting on suicide
According to a large study published in CMAJ suggests that there is a significant link between reporting suicidal news and a real impact across the...