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
There are countless diets to choose from, but one rises above the rest, say U of T experts
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
The American perspective dominates our understanding of the Vietnam War. In her new book, Professor Thy Phu offers a glimpse from the other side
A global consortium based at U of T has received the largest ever Canadian research grant, worth $200 million
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
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
Fikile Nxumalo thinks schools may be missing an important point
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?
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
A U of T Mississauga study aims to identify the “secret sauce” that is helping many dining establishments stay open during the pandemic
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
Canada could invest in a “moonshot” to recruit the world’s outstanding scientists engineers, artists and scholars
How a visionary group of alumni helped forge a strong and lasting connection between U of T and Hong Kong
Learning to live with the pandemic
How a slender, snake-like device could give doctors new ways to save lives
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
How do you talk about a family shattered by trauma?
We asked 100 U of T students. A majority said they tell a lie at least once a week
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
Smart thermostats and other building sensors could help reduce energy use by 10 per cent, a U of T study finds. Full retrofits could go much further
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
A growing number of city-dwellers live in condos – and now high schools, theatres and daycares are taking up residence there, too, creating benefits for everyone
A Toronto startup with roots at U of T hopes to catch the next big wave in computing
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
As director of U of T’s First Nations House, Rodney Bobiwash fought for the rights of Indigenous people. He also embodied the Anishinaabe virtues of humility and approachability
Lines on a map confer advantages on some and exclude others. This serves political needs, but is it morally just?
Linking climate action to job creation, living wages and equality reframes the debate as a win-win – though tough political choices remain
The local bishop called her a heretic. The Criminal Code deemed her work illegal. But Dr. Elizabeth Bagshaw was more concerned with helping women at Canada’s first birth control centre
Canada’s commitment to multiculturalism could help it lead the world in creating more ethical machines
Blockchain has the potential to transform financial transactions. This could spell trouble for banks and other institutional go-betweens
As artificial intelligence advances, humans need to pay closer attention to what it can and can’t do
Laura Rosella is using machine learning to suggest ways to reduce diabetes rates – and save millions in potential health-care costs
How Kavithaa Kandasamy gained a new perspective on the Sri Lankan civil war