Are Cold Plunges Good for You?
Research suggests they are, in three ways
Research suggests they are, in three ways
Professor Doug Richards teaches his students the secrets to living a longer – and healthier – life
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 huge, concrete triangle wasn’t an obvious design, but there were reasons for it
Now that cannabis is legal, Canada owes a debt to the communities that paid a steep price during the war on drugs
Anthropologist and sleep expert David Samson offers five useful ideas for getting a better night’s rest
The inspiring and courageous story of fourth-year student Jaivet Ealom, who fled a brutal regime and found refuge in Canada
We asked 100 U of T students. This is what they told us
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
Ilya Sutskever is building artificial intelligence that’s mastering a new skill – language
In-person convocations resume, kitchen meets lab at U of T Scarborough, and a drum social celebrates Indigenous culture
For professor Fiona Rawle, compassionate teaching is the bedrock for student success
Social work research suggests three ways the activity boosts self-esteem
Prof. Alán Aspuru-Guzik is using AI and robotics to help create new, more sustainable materials in a fraction of the usual time
Fikile Nxumalo thinks schools may be missing an important point
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
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?
These seven international students and alumni are among the thousands who contribute to scholarly and cultural life at U of T
Too many people in Nunavut don’t get enough to eat. Anthropologist Tracey Galloway believes Inuit communities, not southern governments, have the solution
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
U of T wants to drastically cut carbon emissions by 2050. It’s enlisting on-campus ingenuity for help
How U of T is becoming more accessible to Alex Lu – and to thousands of other members of the university community with disabilities
Sometimes life’s pain can feel overwhelming. A new book shares stories of how people find hope in their darkest moments
Learning to live with the pandemic
How U of T handled a semester like no other
U of T is stepping up efforts against anti-Black racism and moving toward greater inclusion
U of T Mississauga professor Judith Andersen’s training techniques improve police performance in tense situations. The challenge: getting police to use them
U of T scientists are pursuing a made-in-Canada solution to end the pandemic
As these alumni have discovered, it takes courage to speak up for what you believe in
When Prof. Rhonda McEwen learned that her daughter was on the autism spectrum, she began to think about communications technology in new ways
There is a steep personal cost to caregiving, from chronic stress to physical injury. How can we help those who minister to family and friends?
U of T scientists have created a cell-by-cell map of the human liver that could increase the success of transplant surgery and lead to new treatments for liver disease
Prof. Eliot Britton tests the limits of what it means to be a composer in the 21st century
Three suggestions for maintaining a healthy relationship with technology
What happens when someone with precarious immigration status needs emergency care?
Linking climate action to job creation, living wages and equality reframes the debate as a win-win – though tough political choices remain
Blockchain has the potential to transform financial transactions. This could spell trouble for banks and other institutional go-betweens
Sabeen survived two abusive marriages. As a UTM student, she’s supported by someone who understands what she’s been through
Laura Rosella is using machine learning to suggest ways to reduce diabetes rates – and save millions in potential health-care costs
How do we wish to thank you? Let us count the ways
Around the world, anti-immigrant autocrats are on the rise. Defeating them – and what they stand for – won’t be easy
Depression and anxiety affect about one in five. How do we help the person who could be affected in the cubicle next to us?
When I was battling depression, it was a small moment that helped me begin to find my way out
Three engineering students found a government-issued naloxone kit complicated to use. So they designed a new one
How the medical system is trying to wean patients off opioids
James Anderson welcomed students who used drugs to a new kind of school. For many, the effects were life-changing
The wait-lists for publicly funded therapy are long. Kate Scowen devised a way for people to receive low-cost counselling sooner
Many companies are selling marijuana as if the drug is totally harmless. It’s not
Not many people use cocaine, heroin or meth. Prohibition helps keep it that way
For years, we’ve been told to lower the thermostat and drive less. It hasn’t worked
Women pay a price for seeking more flexible jobs after having children. Good legislation won’t solve the problem – we need to look at cultural changes, too
More than two million Canadians don’t take their full dose of medications because of the cost. How can they be helped?