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The inequalities of laundry: U of T research reveals overlooked source of microplastic pollution

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Drowning in data: Interdisciplinary case study on Coimbatore’s water supply underlines challenges with open data and smart cities

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New tool harnesses AI to navigate expanding world of metal–organic frameworks

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Diana Virgovicova (Year 2 CompE) was recently selected for NEXT36, a founder development program that offers mentorship, seed funding and other resources to help undergrads and recent grads launch their businesses. (Photo: Kerem Topalismailoglu)

U of T Engineering undergrad selected for NEXT36 national entrepreneurship program

Users can scroll through Fyyne’s app for the latest hair trends, find an artist who will best suit their needs and book an appointment with just a few clicks. (Image: Fyyne)

A cut above: U of T startup Fyyne makes hair services more accessible

The fourth annual NSBEHacks, a 24-hour virtual hackathon, was hosted on Gather Town. (Screenshot: Genevieve Aguigwo)

Toronto’s first-ever Black student-run hackathon tackles algorithm bias and builds community

Christine Gabardo, co-founder and technology director at U of T startup CERT Systems, is using electrochemistry "to tackle one of our world’s biggest challenges, which is climate change.” (Photo: Schatzypants Inc)

Turning CO₂ into shampoo and lawn furniture? U of T startup doing what ‘no one has done before’