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‘Liquid windows’ inspired by squid skin could help buildings react to changing environments, save on energy costs

By Tyler Irving|January 30, 2023

U of T Engineering researchers create bio-inspired system that can optimize the wavelength, intensity and dispersion of light reaching building interiors

Dynamic building facades inspired by marine organisms could reduce heating, cooling and lighting costs

By Tyler Irving|July 15, 2022

A U of T Engineering team used carefully controlled fluid injections to design active materials that can help reduce energy usage for buildings

Zebra mussels could point the way toward non-stick surfaces and medical adhesives

By Tyler Irving|January 13, 2022

Professor Eli Sone and his team developed new techniques to measure how strongly mussels stick to a range of different materials

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

By Liz Do|August 1, 2019

Using a unique air-casting method, grad student Charlie Katrycz and his team can deliver location-specific heat therapy

Cooking oil coating prevents bacteria from growing on food processing equipment

By Kendra Hunter|July 27, 2018

U of T Engineering researchers examine a simple and effective way to minimize food contamination at industrial production plants

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‘Liquid windows’ inspired by squid skin could help buildings react to changing environments, save on energy costs

Dynamic building facades inspired by marine organisms could reduce heating, cooling and lighting costs

Zebra mussels could point the way toward non-stick surfaces and medical adhesives

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

Top U of T Engineering news stories of 2018

Cooking oil coating prevents bacteria from growing on food processing equipment