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Citizen science project looks to the public for help in gathering data on much maligned spider
A new citizen science project co-founded by a U of T Scarborough researcher is harnessing the power of social media to dispel some common myths about a much-maligned spider.
“We’re looking for people…
U of T Scarborough launches research excellence lecture series
The University of Toronto is known as one of the world’s top research universities and just recently was ranked Canada’s Most Innovative University by media giant Reuters’ Top 100. On the University’…
Startup founded by U of T Scarborough student takes top prize in entrepreneurship competition
A company started by a U of T Scarborough student that converts food waste into bioplastics has won another major prize.
Genecis, started by environmental science student Luna Yu, took top prize at…
U of T named Canada’s most innovative university
The University of Toronto is Canada’s most innovative university, according to an independent survey of top global post-secondary institutions by media giant Reuters.
Known as the Reuters Top 100,…
Is climate change driving this year’s intense hurricane season?
In a recent Washington Post story, U. S. Air Force General Joseph L. Lengyel, said he believes the world’s climate is changing and becoming more severe—with storms becoming bigger, larger and more…
Motivation may be less limited than we think
After a long day of work and carefully watching what you eat, you might expect your self-control to slip a little by kicking back and cracking open a bag of potato chips.
But according to new U of T…
Health humanities: The expert behind the multidisciplinary program
University of Toronto Scarborough's Andrea Charise is the lead developer of Canada’s first undergraduate program in health humanities, which looks at the impact of the humanities and critical social…
U of T Scarborough grad wins first place for research article
Digital endocasts with skulls for Ischyromys typus (A and B) and a modern grey squirrel, Sciurus carolinensis.
New CPS director eager to continue exploring the cosmos through research and outreach
The Centre for Planetary Sciences (CPS) at U of T Scarborough is handing over the reins to a pair of trusted hands.
Assistant Professor Hanno Rein is the new director of the centre, taking over from…
U of T Scarborough receives more than $2.2-million in NSERC research funding
A project studying how extreme events, like flooding, will affect important Ontario watersheds is among 11 from U of T Scarborough to receive funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering…
U of T Scarborough hurricane expert on monster-sized Irma
Hurricane Irma – reported to be the size of France – roared through the Caribbean, leaving a path of destruction and bearing down on Puerto Rico and Florida.
Oldest kids in class do better — even into university
It’s been known for years that the oldest children in class perform better in school than their youngest classmates.
But according to a new study co-authored by U of T Scarborough economist Elizabeth…