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Tracking Contagion in Cities, Using Mobile Phone Data
Everyday travel within a city — especially commuting — is an important factor influencing the spread of certain diseases in urban settings, according to new research.
Link Between Inflammation and Mental Sluggishness Shown in New Study
Scientists at the University of Birmingham in collaboration with the University of Amsterdam have uncovered a possible explanation for the mental sluggishness that often accompanies illness.
Arctic's Last Refuge for Ice-Dependent Species Disappearing as Region Warms
Ice cover in a marine protected area in the Far North – potentially the last refuge for Arctic animals that depend on sea ice for their survival – is disappearing twice as fast as ice in the rest of the Arctic Ocean.
U Of T Engineering and Caltech Collaborate on Pathway to Carbon-Neutral Plastics
Researchers from U of T Engineering and Caltech have designed a new and improved system for efficiently converting CO2, water, and renewable energy into ethylene — the precursor to a wide range of plastic products, from medical devices to synthetic fabrics — under neutral conditions.
Canada Falling Short of UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
Canada could lead the world in helping to achieve water sustainability but is falling short of reaching the goals set out by the United Nations (UN), according to a new report from scientists with the University of Saskatchewan-led Global Water Futures (GWF) program.
