Engineering energy-efficient lighting
Doing more with less is the future of lighting. As smart novel lighting technologies use less energy to shine brighter, it’s also a trend that flipping the switch in homes and businesses around
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Two Engineering startups at U of T’s Creative Destruction Lab
With the latest LED technology, tomorrow’s televisions and smartphones are set to be thinner and more flexible than ever. And now, thanks to a startup from U of T Engineering alumni, they could
Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17: Examining the evidence
Nearly a week after the Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 was destroyed over Ukraine, questions abound over what exactly happened. Writer Jelena Damjanovic spoke to U of T engineering professor Doug
Three big ideas from the opening of U of T’s new advanced materials lab
When three-time Indy 500 winner Hélio Castroneves speeds around the track at this month’s Indy races, he’ll be driving a racecar propelled by decades of materials research that makes him faster,
UT2: U of T engineers explore sustainable materials at U Tokyo
Planning a flight during the winter holidays? Sometimes Canada’s frigid winters can leave you waiting in the airport for hours – or even days – longer than you anticipated. One of the biggest
Why isn’t wired glass safe in schools?
Decades ago, schools across Canada installed wired glass as an effective fire barrier for students’ safety. But is it really all that safe? Sean Lloyd, a former student of Burlington’s Assumption