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An AI model segments flames and smoke in aerial footage, helping researchers track wildfire growth and build more accurate predictions. (photo courtesy of Steven Waslander)

New AI prediction model could transform how Canada fights wildfires

Four people stand together with their pinky fingers raised.

Ask Alan: Capstone team creates AI tool to help students study

MSE PhD student Ajay Talbot holds up samples of metal alloys made of nickel, cobalt and chromium. Talbot and his collaborators leveraged AI to design new materials that can outperform industry standards at high temperatures. (photo by Tyler Irving)

Self-driving lab leverages AI to develop tough new 3D-printable metal alloys for aerospace and advanced manufacturing

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PetePeter Stogios manipulates a protein crystal mounted on an X-ray diffractometer. He and his team are researching a less expensive way of making cell-based meat. (Photo: Nick Iwanyshyn)r Stogios manipulates a protein crystal mounted on an X-ray diffractometer. He and his team are researching a less expensive way of making cell-based meat (photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

U of T Engineering researchers could lower the cost of producing lab-grown meat

One of the Undu team members holds up its first product, an ultra-thin heating pad. The new startup, led by U of T Engineering grad student Charlie Katrycz is developing new ways to relieve menstrual pain. (Photo courtesy of Undu)

This ultra-thin hot water bottle could help ease menstrual pain

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Using augmented reality to make community spaces accessible for children with autism spectrum disorder

“It has been a completely surreal experience, I’m surrounded by some of the greatest minds in the field,” says Saanjali Maharaj (Year 3 EngSci), pictured here with astronaut Yvonne Cagle. (Photo courtesy of Saanjali Maharaj)

This U of T Engineering student is developing fire-fighting drones at NASA