Research will help urban planners prioritize bike lanes
A new virtual tool could help planners choose the best places to install bikes lanes in cities.
Engineering
Feb 12, 2019
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Powder could help cut CO2 emissions
Scientists at the University of Waterloo have created a powder that can capture CO2 from factories and power plants.
Environment
Dec 19, 2018
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Peace, not war, responsible for deforestation in armed conflict zones
Rates of deforestation in war zones increase dramatically once peace is declared, according to a study from the University of Waterloo.
Environment
Dec 5, 2018
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AI could help cities detect expensive water leaks
Costly water losses in municipal water systems could be significantly reduced using sensors and new artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Machine learning & AI
Nov 28, 2018
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Carbon emissions will start to dictate stock prices
Companies that fail to curb their carbon output may eventually face the consequences of asset devaluation and stock price depreciation, according to a new study out of the University of Waterloo.
Economics & Business
Nov 13, 2018
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Urban planning policy contributes to political polarization
Urban planning decisions from decades past are likely a contributing factor to the rise of right-wing populism, a study from the University of Waterloo has found.
Environment
Nov 12, 2018
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Hotspot discovery proves Canadian astrophysicist's black hole theory
The recent detection of flares circling black holes has proven a decade-old theory co-developed by a Canadian physicist about how black holes grow and consume matter.
Astronomy
Oct 31, 2018
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Researchers help to bridge the gap between psychology and gamification
A multi-disciplinary research team is bridging the gap between psychology and gamification that could significantly impact learning efforts in user experience design, healthcare, and government.
Other
Sep 25, 2018
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Voting for the losing side can affect your performance at work
Companies should avoid scheduling important work tasks immediately following an election, according to a study from the University of Waterloo.
Social Sciences
Sep 12, 2018
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Getting your TV to understand you better
New research out of the University of Waterloo has found a way to improve the voice query understanding capabilities of home entertainment platforms.
Computer Sciences
Sep 5, 2018
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