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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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Founders of Engineering startup Hydron (L–R), Stefan Attig, Ashrith Domun and Tian Tian (Photo: Anya Chibis).

Engineering students develop hydrogen-powered transportation startup

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The U of T Engineering holiday gift roundup: Four must-have wearables

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Brendan Frey (centre) and his team developed a system that teaches computers to ‘read the human genome’ and rate likelihood of mutations causing disease (pictured with first co-authors Leo Lee and Hui Xiong) (Photo: Jessica Wilson).

Machine learning reveals unexpected genetic roots of cancers, autism and other disorders

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