Eye contact is essential for building and developing trust. But after more than a year of working and socializing online, our ability to make and maintain eye contact has been diminished.
It has only been in the past century that weather prediction on Earth has advanced enough to work two weeks in advance. Predicting space weather, however, is only reliable an hour in advance.
More than most other countries, the non-profit sector in Canada relies on government funding. Yet there is a shocking lack of transparency.
Appearance, texture and flavour are the three main challenges food scientists face when developing a convincing plant-based meat.
NASA satellite images reveal the extent of gold-mining in Peru. This information can be used to shut down illegal mining and prevent environmental destruction and contamination.
Contact lens technology is reaching the point where science fiction meets reality. From interfaces to pressure monitors and drug release features, the contact lens industry is about to be disrupted.
Nanotechnology, which approaches materials at the scale of atoms and molecules, has numerous applications for food production. Applying nanotech could revolutionize the agricultural sector.
Taxi drivers and Uber drivers perform the same work, but Uber's categorization as a tech company has contributed to the historical stigma against taxi drivers.
Huge volcanic eruptions were once believed to be the cause of mass extinctions on Earth. However, new research has found that super eruptions did not necessarily result in mass extinctions.
Why are so many entrepreneurs in Canada avoiding going public, and what are the consequences for our economy?
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has further destabilized global food chains supplies. Technological innovations like blockchain can help address these challenges.
Medical education has not kept up with genetic discoveries — primary care physicians require more genetics and genomics training.
Online abuse is often dismissed as "just online." But the rise of QAnon and similar groups demonstrates the very real consequences of online speech.
Necessity truly can be the mother of invention. A new university president explains how the pandemic forced massive changes at his institution — and why smart use of technology was invaluable.
A responsible approach to the use of artificial intelligence by government requires transparency. The Canadian government's use of AI in making immigration decisions warrants further investigation.
Robots are taking jobs, but they're also saving lives ... should we fear them and their capabilities?
As remote work continues through the pandemic, workers are experiencing burnout and fatigue brought on by excessive periods of time spent online.
A new report looks at how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is changing Toronto's patterns.
A curious kid asks: what do blind people experience in their dreams?
