Are Cold Plunges Good for You?
Research suggests they are, in three ways
Research suggests they are, in three ways
Rapid shifts in everything from technology to employee expectations are pressuring leaders to constantly adapt
Professor Doug Richards teaches his students the secrets to living a longer – and healthier – life
A U of T Mississauga study finds that problematic smartphone use is increasing worldwide – especially among younger women
U of T researchers are developing a chatbot to help people stop smoking. One day, it might offer therapy, too
Every year, thousands of Canadians seek help for addiction. Which treatments work best?
Eliminating gas-powered cars and trucks may help avert a climate catastrophe. But they are only part of the solution
A U of T lab is working with actors, writers and directors on how they could harness AI and other emerging technologies to generate new ideas and – just maybe – reinvent theatre
The American perspective dominates our understanding of the Vietnam War. In her new book, Professor Thy Phu offers a glimpse from the other side
We asked 100 U of T students. It seems they share the concerns of many residents
A century ago, a U of T astronomer led a small group of Canadians on a daring expedition to remote Australia. Their mission? To prove the Theory of General Relativity
As ChatGPT disrupts conventional teaching and learning, U of T is helping instructors and students to adapt and innovate
A $25-million gift will establish a new centre for entrepreneurship at U of T Scarborough
A huge, concrete triangle wasn’t an obvious design, but there were reasons for it
A global consortium based at U of T has received the largest ever Canadian research grant, worth $200 million
Robots and AI are changing how we do science, making it faster, cheaper and more productive
Gift will enable the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research to expand its research into heart failure – and save lives
To mark an important milestone, U of T Engineering looks back at some of its boldest thinkers
Professor Christina Guzzo has a message for the next generation of women in science
Food bank use in Toronto is soaring. Can a U of T Scarborough lab help?
Most of today’s students play video games. Why not study them, too?
The inspiring and courageous story of fourth-year student Jaivet Ealom, who fled a brutal regime and found refuge in Canada
A sound international strategy has become essential to U of T’s success
We asked 100 U of T students. This is what they told us
Globally crowdsourced study shows that white clovers are biologically adapting to city life, demonstrating the profound impact of urbanization
Researchers at U of T Scarborough are testing which crops fare best on city roofs
Prof. Kristen Bos investigates how pollution has affected – and continues to affect – Indigenous communities
Four tips for being kind to the planet – and your wallet – when you buy groceries
We used an artificial intelligence to write headlines, add text to a story and summarize a longer article. It was often eerily good
Ilya Sutskever is building artificial intelligence that’s mastering a new skill – language
A new medical academy at U of T Scarborough will try to close Canada’s racial health gap
We asked 100 students. Their top answer was not surprising
The Schulich Leader Scholarships support talented science undergrads who are interested in entrepreneurship
For nearly a decade, U of T Mississauga students have searched for artifacts to reveal an archeological secret
A U of T initiative aims to support the creation of Black-owned businesses in the university community
Prof. Alán Aspuru-Guzik is using AI and robotics to help create new, more sustainable materials in a fraction of the usual time
U of T researchers are using advanced technologies to reveal new insights about texts that are hundreds of years old
“Lab on a chip” technology will reduce travel expenses and improve care for those living in remote communities
New technologies are difficult to regulate. With artificial intelligence, it may be time to rethink our approach, says Gillian Hadfield
They’re already common in manufacturing. Soon, they’ll be almost everywhere
A new network will support research excellence, mentorship and collaboration among Black scholars at U of T
Shashi Kant’s new award will also support Black and Indigenous students, and those with disabilities
Insights from psychology and business can steer people toward better decisions – for themselves and society
Electricity from renewable sources is getting cheaper, but how do we make it available to all Canadians?
The U of T community helped build a more just, prosperous and sustainable world for all?
Too many people in Nunavut don’t get enough to eat. Anthropologist Tracey Galloway believes Inuit communities, not southern governments, have the solution
Astronomer Sara Seager believes there are other planets that support life. She’s dedicated much of her career to finding them
U of T Mississauga psychology professor Keisuke Fukuda studies how the brain makes memories – and why it sometimes fails
Climate change will profoundly affect the world for centuries to come, which is why U of T is taking decisive action
A century after U of T scientists discovered the life-saving extract, researchers are finding new ways to improve the lives of people with diabetes
U of T wants to drastically cut carbon emissions by 2050. It’s enlisting on-campus ingenuity for help
A U of T Mississauga study aims to identify the “secret sauce” that is helping many dining establishments stay open during the pandemic
In less than five years, Austin Yeh has built himself a solid real-estate portfolio. Here’s how he did it
Learning to live with the pandemic
How a slender, snake-like device could give doctors new ways to save lives
How this tiny animal is helping scientists investigate disorders of the human brain
How U of T handled a semester like no other
Three reasons to feel inspired about U of T in an otherwise challenging year
U of T scientists are pursuing a made-in-Canada solution to end the pandemic
The Dictionary of Canadian Biography aims to record noteworthy lives from “all points of view.” Six decades into its mission, what that means is still up for debate