Bad Drivers?
U of T study shatters myth that recent immigrants cause more car accidents than other Canadians Read More
Research & Ideas
Marshall’s Laws
Fifty years after the publication of his most famous works, we’re still making sense of all Marshall McLuhan had to say Read More
Mind Games
Doctors have been trying for decades to classify mental illnesses. So why do precise definitions still elude us? Read More
Timing is Everything
Modern life is 24-7, but there may be negative consequences to defying our body's internal clock Read More
Ode to Joy
Master’s student Eric Wan helped develop software that allows anyone, including people with severe physical disabilities, to make music Read More
Say the Right Thing
Student-developed app helps people with speech problems express themselves – at a fraction of the cost of other devices Read More
Always the Victim?
A criminology student questions long-standing assumptions about women and domestic violence Read More
Seeing Into the “Soul” of Cells
A technology developed at U of T to analyze cells could lead to earlier disease diagnoses and more targeted treatments Read More
Meet Brian, the Social Robot
Advances in technology are bringing us robots that can interact naturally with humans Read More
Europe’s Debt Troubles
With the markets betting on a Greek default, and the situation in Spain deteriorating, a second global financial crisis looms Read More
Overcoming Resistance
Professor Leah Cowen is researching a way to lower drug resistance in fungi Read More
Gay or Straight?
Do some cultures have better “gaydar” than others? Read More
Unlocking Our Potential
U of T researchers suggest life’s early years might be even more important than we thought Read More
The Watchman
Human rights researcher Samer Muscati helps Iraqis find justice in a nation beginning to rebuild Read More
Defeating Dementia
Mark Tanz’s $5-million gift will support research into Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases Read More
Fighting Tooth Decay
A new way of peering inside teeth could find lesions before they become cavities and eliminate the need for “drilling and filling” Read More
Hint Fiction
What can you write in less than 25 words? Read More
Your Loss is Your Gain
Should people get paid for shedding weight and pursuing a healthier lifestyle? Read More
Still Life
Pictures of animals through history reveal how our thinking about them has changed Read More
Arab Spring
Will the uprisings across North Africa and the Middle East usher in lasting change? Read More
Bicycle Power!
Why not use exercise bikes to supply electricity back to the grid? Read More
Setting the Scene
Professor Dan Silver comes up with a new way of looking at cities Read More
Bar Brawls
It seems young men fight primarily to gain the approval of … other men Read More
True North
What does Canada stand for now? Have we lost our international reputation as a nature-loving, peacekeeping haven for newcomers? Read More
Understanding Autism
Scientist Stephen Scherer aims to uncover the genetic causes of an incurable neural disorder Read More
Don’t Overdo It!
Women who exercise strenuously may be at greater risk of developing dementia later in life, study finds Read More
Islam and the Bible
What do Arabic translations of Christianity’s holy book reveal about three of the world’s great religions? Read More
A Cure for Red Tape
Instead of fighting bureaucratic inefficiency, why not go around it? Read More
Funemployment
Sometimes, being unemployed can be positive - it depends on who you ask Read More
Detecting Cancer
A new technique using light and metal nanoparticles could help save lives Read More
The End of Moore’s Law?
For almost half a century, computer chips have doubled in power every 18 months. But this may not hold true for much longer, says Eugene Fiume Read More
The Urban Forest
"Neighbourwoods" uses Google Earth to share info about the health of city trees Read More
Body Double
A U of T team finally settles the question of where Tom Thomson was buried Read More
The Living City
Engineers are using the idea of "urban metabolism" to design more sustainable neighbourhoods Read More
The Next Big Idea
Ten concepts that could shape the future: from digital credentials to safer drugs to DNA-tailored diets and more Read More
Different but Equal
Toronto parents can choose to send their children to a variety of specialized schools. But is it possible to have too much choice in alternative education? Read More
Like a Bird
A U of T engineering student has become the first ever to fly a human-powered “ornithopter” Read More
The Virtual Search for the Perfect Roommate
A new U of T service helps students avoid Codomesticus noxious Read More
Life on Mars?
Scientists are trying to determine if methane in the Martian atmosphere came from living organisms Read More
New Year’s Revolution
A proposed new calendar would give February an extra week and start every month on a Monday. Read More
How Cities Compare
Urban centres have a huge impact on their residents’ well-being. So how can we make them better? Read More
Preventing Concussions
Dr. Charles Tator is trying to promote awareness of the dangers posed by even mild head injuries. Read More
The Fallen
Joanne Tod is painting portraits of every Canadian soldier who has died in Afghanistan Read More
Easing Depression
Studies find that electrical stimulation to one side of the brain helps improve depression Read More
Overqualified − and Stressed Out
Immigrants who are overqualified for their Canadian jobs might not just be bored. Their mental health might be suffering as well Read More
What Toronto Needs
A real transit strategy, a solution to its financial troubles, better urban design – and mayoral candidates willing to discuss these things Read More
The Lives of Animals
Most animals raised for food in Canada live on industrial sites where they never go outdoors. Under our laws, this is perfectly legal, but is it ethical? Read More