Gravitational lensing occurs when a massive object, such as a galaxy cluster, bends the fabric of spacetime, turning it into a magnifying glass that focuses the light from a distant object behind it. This phenomenon allows astronomers to observe faint astronomical objects and some of the earliest faraway galaxies or black holes that would otherwise […]

Regular physical activity confers robust health benefits, but many people are insufficiently active. Common cited barriers include a perceived lack of time and access to equipment and facilities. “Exercise snacks” are a style of physical activity characterized by isolated bouts of vigorous exercise lasting =1-min and performed sporadically throughout the day. They can include simple […]

Trauma often leaves lasting effects on mental health, increasing the risk of PTSD, depression, and anxiety. These challenges can worsen during hormonal shifts like menstruation, pregnancy, or menopause. Some women may have a heightened sensitivity to these changes that could amplify symptoms, while poor sleep, including insomnia and disrupted sleeping patterns, further complicate recovery. Despite […]

The proposed scientific collaboration is toward developing a new class of porous structure using mathematical design. The structure must be lightweight and capable of removing heat. This structure is advantageous in engineering, such as heat enhancement, heat exchangers, and biomedical engineering (hip, jaw, or femur replacement). The global importance of the proposed research is in […]

A lack of physical infrastructure and the corresponding fear of harm are a significant barrier to urban cycling, and an impediment to the expansion of Curbside Cycle’s target demographic. Using outreach and education through a collaborative process involving partners Curbside Cycle and Cycle Toronto we will empower local experts, enlist local businesses as powerful community […]

Flexpipe, the industrial sponsor, is recognized as a global leader in the production of fully organic reinforced thermoplastic pipelines (RTPs). Flexpipe is currently offering non-metallic, non-bonded spoolable fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite linepipes with a maximum service rating of up to 82 °C and up to 1500 psi, for high-temperature fluid transportation, CO2 injection and other corrosive, […]

Biobased products, mostly derived from plant biomass, have the potential to improve the sustainability of Canada’s natural resources and environmental quality while competing economically. Plant biomass, composed primarily of cell walls and modification of cell wall properties has the potential to improve biomass conversion to biobased products such as biofuels. Progress towards achieving this goal […]

Hatch Ltd. is a global multidisciplinary consultancy company that provides engineering and business knowledge within the metals, energy and infrastructure sectors. The project proposes constructing a scaled-down, modular proof-of-concept prototype enabling extensive testing and validation studies for liquid-liquid extraction of critical minerals and metals. The design and construction of a custom-made mixer and settler unit […]

The Quetico shear zone is an ancient, large, dextral, strike-slip shear zone which has accommodated hundreds of kilometers of displacement. The shear zone has been exhumed from greenschist facies conditions (depths of ~15km) and represents an ancient analogue for active deformation along the San Andreas fault. We plan to use the Quetico shear zone as […]

Mental health professionals are evolving as they use a multitude of therapy modalities in every session. Already, therapists each have a different way of writing notes to each other, which becomes more complicated when applying a different set of modalities. This research will enable generating LLM case notes for therapists that are unique to their […]

Chronic diseases incur a significant socio-economic cost to both patients and the health care system. Physicians must continuously monitor and modify therapies to best meet the patients’ changing requirements, often requiring regular health care visits for specialized testing. Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug often prescribed to patients with chronic inflammatory diseases such as […]

Water distribution networks, which provide clients drinking water, are prone to leaks. Leaks are a critical area of concern, as they cost billions of dollars each year, and can allow water-born pathogens into drinking water, which is a public health concern. Current leak detection methods are very labor intensive, as many of them require experienced […]