Arab Spring
Will the uprisings across North Africa and the Middle East usher in lasting change? Read More
Research & Ideas
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
A Year in Mumbai
Normand Labrie coped with sweltering heat and noisy classrooms to bring Canadian teaching techniques to India's largest city Read More
The Mobile Revolution
U of T libraries and bookstore adapt to the iPad era Read More
Can Our Forests Stand the Heat?
Scientists discover unusual die-off in sugar-maple leaves due to high spring temperatures Read More
Do You Drink Too Much?
A behavioural scientist offers new criteria for defining how much is too much Read More
One Patient, One Record
There are plenty of compelling reasons for health records to go digital. So why are some doctors resisting? Read More
Averting Disaster
BP oil spill could have been avoided if the company had used the "precautionary principle," says prof Read More
Polar Express
Architecture prof's Arctic designs include proposed Russia-Alaska rail link Read More
The Age of a Face
The culture and language you are raised with can affect your ability to judge the age of people's faces Read More
The Green Revolution, One Year Later
Iranian students and professors reflect on the future of their home country Read More
Parents – At Last!
Reproductive science has made huge strides over the past 30 years, bringing hope to millions of infertile couples. But some formidable barriers remain Read More
Blue & White & Green All Over
Solar panels at the Athletic Centre, composting in residence, farming on St. George. What next? A back campus wind turbine? Read More
Waging Peace
Three of his daughters were killed by Israeli fire. In Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish’s new book, he calls for an end to the violence Read More
Mapping the Mind
Ambitious 10-year project will create a detailed electronic atlas of the brain Read More
The Dark Master
Caravaggio rebelled against dogma and received wisdom. Is that why we like him so much? Read More
Ending It All
We run our lives as we wish. Why can’t we have a say in our own death? Read More
Mumblecore
What kind of films are part of the "mumblecore" movement? Read More