Could a ‘virtual slime mould’ design a better subway system?
A model based on the growth patterns of a single-celled organism could lead to networks with improved travel time or resilience to disruption
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Zebra mussels could point the way toward non-stick surfaces and medical adhesives
Professor Eli Sone and his team developed new techniques to measure how strongly mussels stick to a range of different materials
Won’t crack under pressure: stress test reveals graphene can withstand more than one billion cycles before breaking
U of T Engineering researchers have discovered that the carbon-based material is highly resistant to mechanical fatigue
U of T Engineering students win international competition with sustainable yacht design
A team from U of T Engineering’s Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) has designed a sustainable, noise-free and emission-free alternative for the boating industry
Artificial intelligence can accelerate the race toward sustainable energy technologies
We’ve all heard that artificial intelligence and machine learning are poised to transform our lives with self-driving cars and voice-activated robotic assistants. But these technologies may also
U of T Engineering Holiday Gift Guide 2017
Looking for holiday gift ideas? Here are 12 U of T Engineering-approved options for everyone on your list.