How Modern Technology Is Helping to Locate Long-Forgotten Graves
U of T Scarborough students are using ground-penetrating radar and lidar to search for unmarked burial sites
Which Plants Work Best to Keep Cities Cool?
U of T Scarborough researchers are using thermal cameras, drones and AI to learn more about how urban parks affect the climate
Seeds of Resilience
Plant growth chambers will enable researchers to test how food crops fare under different conditions
Living in Harmony
For Reva Birla, a cozy new home. For U of T Scarborough, a student residence that meets one of the most energy-efficient design standards in the world
Creation Story
A huge, new mural at U of T Scarborough honours Indigenous culture
What Is the Future of Urban Farming?
Researchers at U of T Scarborough are testing which crops fare best on city roofs
Of Pies, Nuclear Plants and the Early Days of Co-op Education at U of T
Co-op started by launching grads into government – exactly as the program’s founders intended
Three Moments from Autumn 2022
In-person convocations resume, kitchen meets lab at U of T Scarborough, and a drum social celebrates Indigenous culture
Three Moments from Spring 2022
Architecture students get ready to build, snowshoeing in Scarborough and growing plants for science
Which Bees Are the Best Pollinators?
A U of T Scarborough biologist is using high-resolution cameras to find out
Ontario’s Growing Goldfish Problem
Pets that were released into ponds are becoming ‘super-invaders’ that could wreak havoc with the ecosystem
Three Moments from Fall 2021
Testing out new technologies – and collecting an old one
Heady Brews
How did lager become the world’s most popular beer?
Three Moments from Spring 2021
Learning to live with the pandemic
Three Moments from Fall 2020
Convocation Hall’s new top, preparing for virtual labs, and a spectacular campus trail that’s accessible to all
Inspired by a Wigwam, and Open to All
A new gathering spot at U of T Scarborough will be a hub for local Indigenous culture
Some Forgetfulness? It’s a Good Thing
Researchers discover that our brain erases certain memories for a reason
Revealing the True You
New model for assessing personality traits could benefit employers
The Cost of “Painless” Payment
Making purchases by card and smartphone instead of cash changes our perception of value – and that could spell trouble
The Fast Lane Out of Poverty
Paved roads give households in developing nations a leg up
Why Do Tornadoes Form?
UTSC researcher uses 30 years of climate data to understand what causes these devastating storms