Research

Scientists will be able to use powerful new mathematical tools developed at the University of Waterloo to bring them closer to an understanding of the origin of the universe, says Achim Kempf, an applied mathematics professor.

Kempf, the Canada Research Chair in the Physics of Information, says the new tools he developed with a team of researchers should help to unify the two fundamental theories of nature - general relativity and quantum theory.

Research, entrepreneurialism and venture capital all have a vital role to play in fuelling economic growth and prosperity for Ontario, Canada and the world.

To spark high-level discussion about the steps and policy levers needed to advance global economies, the University of Waterloo is hosting the Leadership Innovation Conference (LINC) on April 22 and 23, at its Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre.

Communication is fundamental to a child's wellbeing and development, but if language skills are delayed, it can impact a child for life.

In the four years since Aeryon Labs launched its first unmanned surveillance unit, its snap-together Scout has aided freedom fighters, helped guide emergency deliveries to an ice-bound town, monitored oil spills and shaped fire-fighting plans.

Counter-terrorism: University of Waterloo expert

University of Waterloo Professor Veronica Kitchen is available to speak about the bombings in Boston on April 15.

Professor Veronica Kitchen of the Department of Political Science and the Balsillie School of International Affairs researches domestic security, focusing on urban security, mega-event security and counter-terrorism.

When Pascal Poupart found out that one of the biggest challenges in caring for seniors is preventing falls, he began building a smart walker.

Recipes, travel directions, theories of the universe — the Internet has them in abundance.

Privacy, however, is in short supply.

Religious history of same-sex marriage: University of Waterloo expert

Professor Jeff Wilson of the Department of Religious Studies is available to talk about the religious history of same-sex marriage in North America.

Professor Wilson has conducted research on the faith-based marriage ceremonies for same-sex couples dating back to the 1950s in the United States and the 1970s in Canada.

In an attempt to connect with other mothers, she would bundle up her daughter and walk around her neighbourhood hoping to meet women with children the same age as her own.

But today, instead of pounding the pavement to meet other mothers, Parry, like thousands of women across the country, simply logs into a social networking site.

Technology drives motherhood