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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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New dimension of the genome discovered

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January 5, 2024

Top health-tech innovations we're following in 2024

The University of Waterloo has a remarkable portfolio of startups and research solving health care’s most pressing challenges

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December 20, 2023

Large language models validate misinformation, research finds

Systematic testing of OpenAI’s GPT-3 reveals that question format can influence models to agree with misinformation

December 20, 2023

Our top 12 trending stories of 2023

Here are the people and events behind some of this year’s most compelling Waterloo stories

December 15, 2023

The future of quantum computing in environmental and health sciences

TQT Quantum Opportunities and Showcase sheds light on quantum research advancements, discoveries and real-world applications

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December 14, 2023

Unexpected connections

Professor Matthew Satriano on the artistry of pure mathematics and the importance of collaborative research

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December 11, 2023

Rendering a winter wonderland

New computer model of snow has applications for climate science and computer graphics

December 4, 2023

Transforming CO2 into valuable products

Waterloo research team partners with BMO to turn pollution into renewable energy

November 29, 2023

Researching the cutting edge of 5G network slicing technology

Waterloo works in partnership with Rogers to revolutionize the landscape of telecommunication and network management

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November 28, 2023

Unlocking the secrets of cells with AI

AI breakthrough may lead to highly personalized medicine in the treatment of serious diseases

Collage of recipients of the 2023 Provost's Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs

November 17, 2023

Emerging scholars are pushing research boundaries

Waterloo welcomes first cohort of postdoctoral scholars to receive funding from Provost fellowship programs

November 17, 2023

Three Waterloo researchers named Canada Excellence Research Chairs

The renowned leaders in developmental psychology, data intelligence and quantum physics receive prestigious appointments and funding to establish research programs