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In this prototype carbon capture apparatus, a solution of potassium hydroxide is wicked up into polypropylene fibres; circulating air evaporates the water in the solution, concentrating it to very high levels. The white crystals are nearly pure potassium carbonate, formed from carbon removed directly from air. (photo by Dongha Kim)

New ‘rock candy’ technique offers a simpler, less costly way to capture carbon directly from air

Guests at partnerships reception

Industry Partners’ reception showcases new pathways for collaboration

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Celebrating U of T Engineering volunteers at the 2025 Arbor Awards

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Professor Lesley Warren performs environmental sampling at Syncrude Canada’s Base Mine Lake, an important location for mining-impact water research and technology development in Alberta’s Oil Sands. (Photo courtesy Lesley Warren)

Methane-converting viruses could play a role in combating climate change

September 24, 2020

Themis team uses AI to create a Microsoft Office add-in that saves hours of time drafting legal papers. The students’ startup pitch took home the grand prize at this year’s Demo Day. (Photo courtesy Themis)

Four emerging startups to watch from Hatchery’s virtual Demo Day 2020

September 23, 2020

Monica Franklin and Martin Franklin, children of the late University Professor Emerita Ursula Franklin, look at the street sign bearing her name on U of T's St. George campus (photo by Johnny Guatto)

‘An outstanding scholar and a beloved teacher’: U of T holds Ursula Franklin Street renaming ceremony

September 23, 2020

Luca Franchi’s study setup in his home in London, U.K. Franchi is one of four U of T Engineering Pearson Scholars who will begin their studies from home in locations around the world. (Photo courtesy Luca Franchi)

Four Pearson scholars on their first weeks at U of T Engineering

September 23, 2020

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