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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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U of T Professors Professor Ted Sargent and Shana Kelley are co-recipients of this year’s Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering. (Photo: NSERC)

Desktop diagnosis: Professors Ted Sargent and Shana Kelley receive Brockhouse Canada Prize

February 16, 2016

Scientists currently study cells using molecules that change colour in response to chemical reactions. The Apollo-NADP+ sensor is different in that it uses a light polarization change and can be tuned to any desired colour. This makes it a versatile tool for studying diabetes, cancer and a variety of other conditions. (Photo: Luke Ng)

Apollo-NADP+: a new cell imaging technique for diabetes, cancer and more

February 15, 2016

From rare earth elements (REEs) used in smartphones to human muscle tissue grown in a lab, read about eight U of T professors and their innovative research.

From stem-cell muscles to portable power: Eight women shaping the future of engineering

February 11, 2016

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Seven U of T engineers awarded Canada Research Chairs

February 9, 2016

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