Brain & Behavior
Female Pilots Excel in High-Stress Scenarios
Female pilots may have an edge when things go wrong in the cockpit, according to a new study from the University of Waterloo.
Jul 30, 2025
Writer at Science Blog
University of Waterloo
Contributor
Brain & Behavior
Dementia Patients Living Longer Than Ever
People diagnosed with dementia are surviving significantly longer than in previous years, according to a comprehensive multinational study tracking over 1.2 million patients across eight global regions.
Jul 8, 2025
Social Sciences
Another Franklin expedition crew member has been identified
The skeletal remains of a senior officer of Sir John Franklin's 1845 Northwest Passage expedition have been identified by researchers from the University of Waterloo and Lakehead University using DNA and genealogical analyses.
Sep 24, 2024
Technology
Solar-Powered Water Purification: A Breakthrough in Desalination
Summary: Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a new solar-powered desalination technology that is five times more efficient than current methods.
Sep 11, 2024
Brain & Behavior
Study Reveals Global Consensus on Traits of Wise People
What makes a person wise? Is it their ability to think critically, or their capacity for empathy?
Aug 23, 2024
Technology
Solar-Powered Smart Fabric Heralds New Era in Wearable Tech
Innovative Material Combines Energy Harvesting with Health Monitoring Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a smart fabric that could revolutionize wearable technology.
Aug 14, 2024
Health
At what age do Olympic athletes peak?
There’s a lot that goes into an Olympic athlete’s quest for gold – years of training and rigour – but also, an athlete’s age.
Jul 24, 2024
Technology
AI saving humans from the emotional toll of monitoring hate speech
A team of researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a new machine-learning method that detects hate speech on social media platforms with 88 per cent accuracy, saving employees from hundreds of hours of emotionally damaging work.
May 29, 2024
Health
New Study Reveals Motorcycle Design Challenges for Taller and Shorter Riders
Motorcycles are typically designed to fit the average-sized rider, but a new study from the University of Waterloo has found that this approach leaves taller and shorter riders at risk of discomfort and ergonomic issues.
May 6, 2024
Brain & Behavior
Can You Spot an AI-Generated Face? Study Says Probably Not
In a world where artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing, a new study from the University of Waterloo reveals that most people struggle to distinguish AI-generated images of human faces from real ones.
Mar 6, 2024
Health
Hydrogels can help mend a broken heart
You can mend a broken heart this valentine’s day now that researchers invented a new hydrogel that can be used to heal damaged heart tissue and improve cancer treatments.
Feb 12, 2024
Social Sciences
New tool helps gauge trust in government
People are less likely to adopt new health policies if they don't have faith in their government, and a new tool from University of Waterloo researchers aims to fix that.
Dec 13, 2023
Health
Programmable 3D printed wound dressing could improve treatment for burn, cancer patients
One of the challenges in treating burn victims is the frequency of dressing changes, which can be extremely painful.
Jun 6, 2023
Earth & Environment
Canada’s first zero-carbon, net-positive energy building is on track to propel energy transition
Office buildings are typically not energy efficient, and globally they contribute to nearly a third of greenhouse gas emissions from construction to end of life.
Feb 15, 2023