Home insurance buyers lack access to public flood data
Canadian homeowners do not have the information they need to know if they should buy flood insurance leaving them exposed to significant financial risk.
Environment
Feb 28, 2019
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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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More efficient method devised to drug test athletes
It will now be easier, faster and cheaper to catch athletes who take performance-enhancing drugs.
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 8, 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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More reporting needed to show progress on Ontario municipal climate and sustainability plans, says study
While sustainability reporting is a widespread practice in the private sector, new research shows that the same cannot be said for Ontario municipalities.
Environment
Jan 25, 2024
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Nature holds the answer to limiting the impact of extreme weather, say new guidelines
Wildfires, flooding, and extreme heat—these perils are threatening Canada's residential housing market, and homeowners, in ways not imagined just a few years ago.
Environment
Sep 7, 2023
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Study finds limited highlighting boosts reading comprehension
If you scroll through the average student's digital textbook or reading, you will probably see multi-colored streaks scattered everywhere. However, new research reveals that excessive highlighting may do more harm than good.
Education
23 hours ago
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Post-secondary sector must embrace emerging AI technology in education
Since its release in November 2022, OpenAI's ChatGPT has caused a stir, with a stream of op-eds and news stories focused on the ways the program opens possibilities for academic misconduct by students.
Education
Jan 30, 2023
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Many wildlife-vehicle collisions preventable
A new study from the University of Waterloo has found that Ontario could save millions by implementing simple measures to help prevent vehicle accidents involving wildlife.
Environment
Jun 21, 2018
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A layered approach is needed to prevent infections from becoming harder to treat
Counteracting antimicrobial resistance needs a multipronged approach, including training, labeling food products, working with the media and changing mindsets, according to a new study.
Molecular & Computational biology
Apr 21, 2022
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