Breaking Research

WISE all-sky image of the Milky Way. The circle is centred on the galaxy’s central region, while gthe inset shows an enhanced version of the same region with a clearer view of the X-shaped structure. July 19, 2016 X marks the spot at the centre of the Milky Way
Geoffrey Wodtke sitting on a staircase July 18, 2016 Second-generation social scientist traces effects of poverty; tackles myths about racists
Aaron Perstad July 18, 2016 How does water behave in space? U of T researchers tackle longstanding mystery
a very large crowd marching in the Pride Parade in Mexico City July 15, 2016 Canada should remove Mexico from refugee ‘safe’ list, U of T report says
July 14, 2016 Cowabunga! U of T Scarborough researchers team up with Parks Canada to save the turtles
An artist’s portrayal of a Warm Jupiter gas-giant planet in orbit around its parent star, along with smaller companion planets July 14, 2016 Warm Jupiters not as lonely as expected, U of T astronomers discover
July 13, 2016 Think a more fuel-efficient engine is the green choice? Not so fast, U of T engineers say
Elizabeth Edwards and two students in the lab July 11, 2016 Toxic chemicals for breakfast? Federal funding will help bring U of T research to market
Photo of fossil of porous tubes where Oesia disjuncta would have lived July 7, 2016 Tiny, prehistoric sea worm Oesia built tube-like “houses” on ocean floor and sealed itself inside
image of mosaics July 5, 2016 U of T students help find unique mosaics depicting bible stories in ancient synagogue near Sea of Galilee
June 29, 2016 Paper or plastic? U of T study finds how we pay for things may affect how we feel about them
composite photo of fossil and artist's rendering of snake June 27, 2016 When snakes had legs: New look at rare fossil reveals clues about early reptiles
June 27, 2016 New origins for farmed rice discovered by U of T, Chinese experts
June 23, 2016 Diabetes: U of T, Kaiser Permanente scientists discover better way to predict the disease in new mothers
June 22, 2016 Looking for a non-profit CEO? Choose a teddy bear, not a shark: University of Toronto study
June 21, 2016 What’s the likelihood of THAT happening?
June 21, 2016 Can natural language processing help detect dementia? This U of T grad student is trying to find out
photo of bikes on bloor June 17, 2016 Summer in the city: undergrad researchers making new bike lanes happen
photo of new lizard on branch June 17, 2016 New lizard found in Dominican Republic, U of T researchers say
photo of the students with laptop in park June 17, 2016 Summer in the city: U of T co-op students creating app for Rouge National Urban Park