3D Skin Printing
Healthy donor skin used for treating major burn injuries is often low in supply. However, researchers at UofT might have a (reasonably portable) solution.
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Good Night, Oppy
The curtain comes to a close for this little robot that has been roaming the surface of Mars since 2004.
Heart-Healthy Snacks
Did you know heart disease is the 2nd leading cause of death among Canadians? Snacking on these tiny but powerful foods can help lower your risk of heart disease.
Smell & Memory
Have you ever wondered why certain smells can bring back vivid memories? Afif Aqrabawi, a PhD candidate in the department of cell and systems biology at U of T has discovered a novel pathway that might explain the link between smell and memory.
Printing with Light
You may have heard of 3D printers and their numerous applications, particularly in the field of medicine. Read on to learn how a team of researchers from UC Berkley are taking 3D printing to the next level using light.
Facial Recognition
Mobile phones commonly use this technology to prevent unwanted people from accessing our data, but does it also pose a threat to our own privacy?
Machine Learning
Machine learning has been around since the 70s and it looks like it isn’t going anywhere soon. From Netflix recommendations to computer-assisted diagnoses, read our short explainer on how it works.
Telerehabilitation
Attending your physio sessions from the comfort of your own home sounds too good to be true…but it’s happening sooner than you might think.
Cold vs. Flu
Have you ever gotten a flu shot, but still ended up getting sick? What’s the difference between getting the flu and catching a cold? Here’s a quick rundown!
Critical Making
Complex problems require innovative solutions that integrate knowledge across disciplines. Learn how adopting “critical making” practices can produce more “human” solutions.