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A Fanshawe College undergraduate student is researching ways to stop a mysterious and “horrible” flavour maple syrup producers refer to as “buddy” – which tastes and smells like a burnt Tootsie Roll – from making its way into late-season maple syrup. While the phenomenon usually occurs toward the end of the maple sugar season, if […]

Turns out London researchers have a solution and a London-based company is key to it. Researchers at Western University have discovered adding a thin layer of carbon to rechargeable batteries can boost their life by up to 50 per cent, and the physicist working at 3M Canada’s London facility developed that coating. “The performance right […]

After working as a heavy equipment operator and first responder, Jess Black was inspired to create a baseline layer of women’s clothing that can be comfortably and safely worn under protective gear. “For a woman, men’s workwear is not appealing,” said Black. “I find it disappointing because it does not fit properly, there are limited […]

The award is being presented by Mitacs, a not-for-profit organization that fosters growth and innovation in Canada for business and academia. Working with professor Sherry Stewart in Dalhousie’s departments of psychiatry, psychology and neuroscience, as well as the Lung Association of Nova Scotia, Dr. Mohammed Al-Hamdani’s work found that Health Canada’s format for plain cigarette […]

Montreal, QC Mitacs, in partnership with Ericsson, welcomes 80 research interns to work within the Global Artificial Intelligence Accelerator (GAIA) in Montreal, a hub focusing on research and development in artificial intelligence and machine learning. The Canadian hub connects to three others in a global network spanning India, Sweden, and the United States (California).Some of […]

The hydrogen fuel cell has been around for years, thanks to B.C.’s pioneering Ballard Power Systems. Fuel-cell stacks are a mature technology and their products are being rolled out around the world, including 1,000 transit buses in Europe. Vancouver is a little behind, with just one hydrogen filling station, though six more are in the […]

Montreal, QC Mitacs announced an agreement with Mila, a Quebec artificial intelligence (AI) research institute that creates a fast track for industry to access state-of-the-art research in the field. The agreement is especially beneficial for small- to medium-sized enterprises, enabling direct application to their business needs. Mila is the result of a partnership between the […]

Surrey, B.C. – A project to help building companies land more work in the Lower Mainland has received support from Kwantlen Polytechnic University thanks to a $15,000 award from Mitacs.   Mitacs has partnered with BuildMapper to provide the funds for a project that KPU student Tina Charmchi carries out under the supervision of psychology […]

Controversial neonicotinoid pesticides have been shown to threaten bees and other pollinators, prompting Europe and Canada to tighten regulations.  Now a new study shows they can also directly harm seed-eating birds that migrate during spring planting season. White-crowned sparrows that ate a tiny dose of the neonicotinoid imidacloprid — equivalent to a just a few coated seeds and far below […]

Alejandro Adem, former CEO and Scientific Director of Mitacs, discusses his definition of ‘innovation’ and why it’s important for companies to innnovate and invest in modern technoogies.  Read more…(page 35)  

Researchers at the University of Alberta are developing algorithms to animate human motion from wearable sensors into a 3D augmented reality experience. The program could work for athletes and patients alike. “The sensors will transmit our body signals to our computers, and the signals will be put into our 3D model to be analyzed in […]

Environmental scientists are spilling oil at a freshwater research facility in northwestern Ontario to test the waters for non-invasive cleanup techniques. The Experimental Lakes Area, which is operated by the Winnipeg-based International Institute of Sustainable Development, consists of 58 small lakes and their watersheds. The natural laboratory is used by scientists who undertake real-world experiments […]