For years medical scientists have been concerned about the addition of flame retardant chemicals into almost all consumer items, from fabrics in curtains, pyjamas, carpets, car seats and furniture, foam cushioning to televisions and other electronic devices. The chemical called… »
Highlights / University of Toronto
Internet, Science & Technology, Politics
Political polls: What influence might they have on actual outcomes?
With Canada’s federal election this year, now only days away, pollsters have been busy for months canvassing Canadians from across he country surveying their opinions and voting intentions The media loves reporting on opinion polls, political parties love them and… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Psychedelic drugs: can just a little, help just a little?
There’s a quiet trend happening in connection with psychedelic drugs like LSD, magic mushroom, and others. It’s called “microdosing”. The idea is that just a little can improve focus and creativity, and your overall mood. Norman Farb ( PhD) is… »
Three Canadian schools make top 100 in global universities rankings
U.S. News and World Report has released its annual rankings of world universities and Canada has 34 schools on the list. Three made the top 100: The University of Toronto ranked 20th (the same ranking as last year), the University… »
Internet, Science & Technology
Where are you and where have you been? Google knows!
Tracking function turned off? Maybe not quite. It seems that in this digital age of privacy concerns, even disabling certain tracking functions on your smartphone doesn’t entirely protect your information A recent Associated Press investigations shows Google services could still… »
Organized sport does not interfere with children’s free play: study
There has been concern in Canada that families may over schedule their children in organized sports to the detriment of free play. Free play is seen as important to a child’s overall health and development. A new study from the… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Researchers say Canadian technology used to censor internet internationally
It’s been alleged for years that Canadian technology is being used to filter internet access in certain countries. The Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto, which first exposed the concern and has been tracking the issue since 2013. This week… »
Oldest English book in Canada proudly displayed
The University of Toronto is celebrating the acquisition of what is thought to be the oldest English-language book in Canada. The book, referred to as the Caxton Cicero, was printed in 1481 and is the library’s 15 millionth item. The… »
Economy, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
ModiFace bought by L’Oreal, but will stay in Toronto
ModiFace is the Canadian artificial intelligence and augmented reality firm created for the beauty industry. Now the Paris-based giant, L’Oreal, has bought the Toronto-based company, for an undisclosed amount, to help develop and design new digital services for L’Oreal’s 34… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Canadian scientists help discover 8,000-year-old wine in Georgia
A team of University of Toronto archaeologists has contributed to the discovery of the oldest chemical evidence of wine found anywhere in the world, according to a recently published research study. The discovery at two excavation sites in southeastern Georgia,… »
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