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Researchers model how to contain Avian flu H5N1 in case of human-to-human transmission
At this point, Avian flu H5N1 is thought incapable of transmitting between humans, but a recent case in British Columbia with an unknown source of transmission has piqued the curiosity and concern of
March 27, 2026 | 6:15 am
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Globally, higher education linked to ‘WEIRD’ cultural values, York-led study finds
A new study published today in Nature Communications finds that world-wide, people with higher levels of education are more culturally similar to those in Canada, the U.S. U.K. and other Anglo, indust
March 26, 2026 | 4:30 pm
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¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ jumps 20 spots in today’s QS World University Rankings by Subject
¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ jumped 20 spots in the QS World University Rankings by Subject today out of close to 2,000 universities. The University continues its upward trajectory landing six subjects in the top
March 25, 2026 | 1:20 pm
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Rethinking brain-like artificial intelligence: A new study reveals hidden mismatches
A new study by ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ researchers have found a potential striking flaw in artificial intelligence (AI) models.
March 25, 2026 | 1:18 pm
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The Northern Lights and Spring Equinox this Friday: Observatory director available for comment
While it may not currently feel like it in parts of the country, this coming Friday marks the first day of spring, known astronomically as Spring Equinox, and this will also bring an increased chance
March 17, 2026 | 1:00 pm