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The Ontario Science Centre is Using Holograms to Engage New Visitors

With the launch of Bitmorph, the Science Centre aims to improve its technology—and its educational reach.

By Erik Mclaren Jul. 13th, 3:00 pm

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Introducing UTSC’s Environmental Science & Chemistry Building

An innovative addition to the east end campus officially opens today, and feels a bit like science fiction.

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 29th, 10:00 am

Historicist: Hoggtown

Renowned astronomer Dr. Helen Sawyer Hogg shared her love of the stars.

By David Wencer Aug. 16th, 11:00 am

Here’s What Renaissance Man Looked Like Without His Skin On

U of T exhibits centuries-old anatomical masterwork by Andreas Vesalius.

By Graeme Bayliss Jul. 24th, 3:00 pm

Exhibiting the Human Edge

The Ontario Science Centre's first new exhibit hall in seven years explores the limits of the human body.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Corbin SmithDec. 4th, 3:41 pm

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A Toronto Researcher Wants to Make Traffic Lights Smarter

A U of T academic has found a way of getting traffic lights to "talk" to one another.

By Courtney Greenberg Nov. 26th, 11:00 am

Why Toronto Needs to Commemorate SARS

The tenth anniversary of SARS has gone with little recognition from Torontonians, and that's a problem.

By Matt Cahill (Guest Contributor) Oct. 15th, 11:30 am

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Toronto’s Mini Maker Faire Makes a Mark

With 3D-printed chocolates and hands-on workshops, the Mini Maker Faire made do-it-yourself culture seem awesome.

By Natalie Zina Walschots • Photos by Corbin SmithSep. 23rd, 2:30 pm

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Public Works: Free, Solar Public Phone Charging Stations Hit NYC

Juice up your Apple in the Big Apple.

By Patrick Metzger Aug. 22nd, 1:30 pm

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Was the Great Meteor Procession of 1913 More Than Met the Eye?

On the night of February 9, 1913, Torontonians were treated to one of the most unusual heavenly events of all time. But what did they really see?

By Patrick Metzger Aug. 21st, 12:00 pm

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How Toronto Engineers Built a Human-Powered Helicopter

Todd Reichert and Cameron Robertson have solved one of the longest-standing challenges in aviation. Here’s how they did it.

By Tyler Irving Jul. 16th, 10:45 am

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Lake Ontario May Suffer Fallout From Monday’s Floods

What effect do storm surges have on Lake Ontario's ecology?

By Tyler Irving • Photos by Christopher DrostJul. 11th, 2:15 pm

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Nine Year Old Trying to Save Adorable Sea Creature

Matthew Clowater and his school friends have teamed up with a local shop in an effort to raise money for the axolotl, which is cartoonishly cute, and also endangered.

By Terri Coles Jun. 10th, 10:30 am

I Want Your Job: Dan Riskin, Scientist on Screen

The co-host of Discovery Canada's Daily Planet spills on bats, celebrity encounters, and the beauty of science.

By Kelli Korducki May. 23rd, 12:00 pm

Does Toronto Need More Wild Bees?

Why a York University PhD student thinks there's a place for bees in urban planning and landscape design.

By Graeme Bayliss May. 21st, 9:15 am

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ROM and U of T Researchers Discover a New Dinosaur

Acrotholus audeti is believed to have lived in Alberta about 85 million years ago. Now, it's on display at the ROM.

By Chris Riddell • Photos by Giordano CiampiniMay. 9th, 1:45 pm

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Brain-CODE Helps Scientists Decode Neurological Disorders

A new database, developed here in Toronto, is helping to advance brain research.

By Chris Riddell Dec. 13th, 3:45 pm

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Historicist: The Toronto Magnetic Observatory

The challenging early years of one of Toronto's first scientific institutions.

By David Wencer Oct. 13th, 12:00 pm

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The Case for Free Public Transit

The TTC's goal should be to help Torontonians get around. So why do fares keep rising?

The Vanishing Men of Toronto’s Gay Village

Toronto Police have established a new task force to investigate a link into the cases. Meanwhile, a town hall meeting is planned for Tuesday at The 519 on Church Street.

Don’t sell the Hearn

Losing the landmark would be an irreparable blow to waterfront redevelopment.

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Toronto Fire Services promises to tell you—soon

Where Suits Was Filmed in Toronto

This show about New York power players almost manages to hide the fact that it's shot in Toronto. Almost.