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In a COVID-19 world:  Are we headed for a ‘perfectionism pandemic’?

Researchers sound the alarm over perfectionism, work, and burnout during the pandemic  TORONTO, April 21, 2020 – The increasing physical and social isolation prescribed to stop the spread of COVID-19, and the disruption to daily routines, are exacerbating already high levels of stress and complex psychological problems found among vulnerable perfectionists, according to a new commentary […]

York and T2K experiment researchers closer to solving antimatter puzzle

Why is there an abundance of matter compared to antimatter in the Universe? This question has stymied physicists for years, but researchers at York University, along with other Canadian institutions as part of the international Tokai-to-Kamioka (T2K) Collaboration, have found neutrinos may hold the answer.

Should parents teach their kids at home during COVID-19 school closures?

York University educator available to explain how to encourage learning while stressed TORONTO, April 15, 2020 – Tomorrow is the one-month anniversary of Ontario's elementary school closures due to March Break and the COVID-19 pandemic, creating high anxiety for parents trying to teach their kids at home while juggling work and childcare. Vidya Shah, an […]

Language barriers and living conditions create special COVID-19 challenges for refugee newcomers: York University expert

TORONTO, April 14, 2020 – Newcomers who came to Canada as refugees may be especially vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic because of difficulty accessing good information about it or struggling to adopt to physical distancing norms, given lower than average incomes, according to Professor Jennifer Hyndman in York University’s Centre for Refugee Studies. Hyndman researches […]

Scientific evidence and medical advice should rule COVID-19 decisions

Most Canadians believe scientific evidence (82%) and advice from medical doctors (78%) should be the key influences affecting government decisions for COVID-19, with only 48 per cent putting economic considerations among the top three, research led by York University has found.

Online video game brings to life the impact of staying home during COVID-19 pandemic

 #StayHome To Win TORONTO, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 – A new online game set in an immersive science fiction storyworld but informed by real-world public health challenges was launched today by York University researchers. Shadowpox: #StayHome Edition helps players visualize – in a fun and engaging way – the impact of deciding to stay home during […]

York University announces $250,000 COVID-19 research fund

TORONTO, Tuesday, April 7, 2020: As researchers around the world harness their efforts to make progress in the fight against COVID-19, York University is issuing a call for time-sensitive special research proposals with a COVID-19 focus. Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars have been committed as a demonstration of York’s on-going commitment to research and […]

Brightest, largest super pink moon of the year this week

Getting tired of staring at four walls? This week you can gaze out the window or up from your backyard at the biggest and brightest moon you’ll see all year – a super pink moon, says York University astronomy and physics Professor Paul Delaney.

Brightest, largest super pink moon of the year this week

Getting tired of staring at four walls? This week you can gaze out the window or up from your backyard at the biggest and brightest moon you’ll see all year – a super pink moon, says York University astronomy and physics Professor Paul Delaney.

Gender bias in academic commenting poses barriers to women scholars: York University sociologist

Professor Cary Wu, co-author of a new study recommends scientific journals invite women academics to comment on published work TORONTO, April 2, 2020 – Women academics are less likely than men to comment on published research, limiting scholarly debate, a new study co-authored by York University sociologist Professor Cary Wu, shows. According to the study, […]