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February 22, 2021

Mapping the globe and creating a better world

From disaster response and recovery to vaccine delivery, two Waterloo alumni are harnessing AI for social good

April 29, 2021

Personalizing cancer treatment through machine learning

Computer science researchers find way to customize cancer vaccines to provide more effective treatment

February 8, 2021

Quantum future: Recovery will depend on keeping information secure

Waterloo quantum startup is working to secure information in a post-pandemic future with businesses increasingly dependent on the internet

February 8, 2021

Using mobile phone sensors and drones for a zero-carbon future

Amelia Holcomb wanted more than a great job at a large tech company. Now the grad student is researching how technology can measure forest carbon

February 8, 2021

The mathematics of life and death in a global pandemic

Mathematical models have driven decisions on how to best stop the spread of COVID-19. New models are now helping leaders determine who should get vaccinated first

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May 13, 2019

New system offers protection against data breaches

Researchers have developed a system that allows data owners to regulate how much of their privacy may be breached when personal information is being analyzed

May 2, 2019

Waterloo researchers speed up blockchain to meet real-world needs

Researchers have re-engineered a blockchain used in a variety of industries and sectors to support almost seven times more transactions per second

April 18, 2019

New AI tool able to better identify bad data

Researchers have developed a novel tool for managing the quality of your data.

April 11, 2019

Mathematicians help build better surgical plans

When doctors wanted the best outcomes, they called on math researchers at Waterloo

March 11, 2019

Computer kidney could provide safer tests for new medications

A University of Waterloo researcher has spearheaded the development of the first computational model of the human kidney

Girls solving math problems in a classroom.

March 7, 2019

Inspiring young minds to expect equity

Professor Layton distinguished guest speaker at this year’s International Women's Day dinner

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March 1, 2019

Is Blockchain the future of cybersecurity?

The Waterloo Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute is tackling security challenges before they arise

Illustration of bitcoin symbol on a cellphone

March 1, 2019

Beyond the hype: The future of blockchain

Waterloo researchers are looking beyond the hype to a promising future

March 1, 2019

Emotionally intuitive AI

Waterloo researcher develops cognitive assistive technology for people with Alzheimer’s disease

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February 21, 2019

Five (and a half) lessons from London

Lesson 2.5: how jellyfish can change your perspective on R&D

The crowd watch a panel of three speakers at the Waterloo Innovation Summit.

February 18, 2019

London summit: invest in science to “bend the universe”

Leaders tell Waterloo Innovation Summit to fund basic research to commercialize unexpected outcomes

January 17, 2019

Measuring AI's ability to learn is difficult

Organizations looking to benefit from the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution should be cautious about putting all their eggs in one basket