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A grey box is seen attached to a pillar on the platform of the Toronto Transit Commission's St. George subway station.

New trains and reduced friction braking improve air quality in Toronto’s subways

New study by U of T Engineering and Health Canada researchers shows how train and braking technology can substantially affect what riders breathe

The ongoing pandemic has tested Canada’s vaccine production capabilities and highlighted the need for a national strategy. (Photo: Spencer Davis via Unsplash)

With vaccines top of mind, U of T brings together experts to address Canada’s biomanufacturing gaps

The workshop aimed to identify key training and knowledge gaps that must be overcome for the advancement of Canadian biomanufacturing

Gamma Knife radiosurgery, performed mainly on the brain, uses medical imaging to create a treatment plan, which can be optimized by a quantum-inspired technology called the Digital Annealer. (Photo by Nikita Karchevskyi via Envato)

Researchers apply quantum-inspired technology to reduce radiation treatment planning time

Digital Annealer technology application is latest development in longstanding collaboration between U of T Engineering and Fujitsu Laboratories

Lab Manager Emily Hopkins adjusts the Vici HPLC in the Aspuru-Guzik laboratory. (Photo by Johnny Guatto)

New Acceleration Consortium at University of Toronto applies artificial intelligence to discovery of advanced materials

Global coalition aims to accelerate research of new materials that will increase affordability and sustainability in a wide range of applications

Max Planck Society President Martin Stratmann (left) and U of T President Meric Gertler participated in a virtual launch event for the Max Planck-University of Toronto Centre for Neural Science & Technology (photo by Axel Griesch für MPG and Johnny Guatto)

U of T and Max Planck Society establish centre to study neural science and technology

The Max Planck-University of Toronto Centre for Neural Science & Technology aims to develop and deploy advanced technologies to study brain circuits for the improvement of human health, while charting new territory in computing

Heat-map images are used to evaluate the accuracy of a novel explainable artificial intelligence algorithm developed for LG’s display screens. (Image courtesy of Mahesh Sudhakar)

New ‘explainable’ artificial intelligence algorithm could lead to smarter manufacturing

The technology is the first product of a collaboration between ECE and LG’s AI Research division

A new adjustable multi-dimensional (AMD) loading system will soon be added to U of T Engineering’s Structural Testing Facility. (Image: Myron Zhong)

Disaster-proof: Major lab upgrade lets engineers design structures that can better withstand earthquakes, hurricanes and tsunamis

Canada Foundation for Innovation funds major overhaul to U of T Engineering’s Structural Testing Facility, unique in the world

Part of the new DC microgrid, these commercial-scale solar arrays on the roof of the Galbraith Building deliver electric power to ECE’s Energy Systems Lab. (Photo: Afshin Poraria)

Fully operational DC microgrid boosts sustainability research in ECE

Researchers and students will have access to commercial-scale solar arrays and energy storage facilities — with the ability to collect real-time data

Hot Water delivery problems in condos or high-rise buildings can be substantial, as demand spikes during peak hours can leave some residents cold, says Professor Pierre Sullivan (MIE). (Photo: Lewis Parsons/Unsplash)

U of T Engineering researchers collaborate with Toronto startup to design hot water distribution tech for condos and high rises

Partnership studies design to prevent temperature issues common in condos and high rises, from cold showers to accidental scalding