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Relatable, welcoming cities play large role in migrant success, finds York University study
Just how welcoming Toronto, and other global cities, are to migrants can play a large role in their success at navigating physical and social barriers to reestablish their careers, found York Universi
October 2, 2023 | 11:53 am
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Does an antimatter apple fall up or down? Scientists solve longstanding mystery
As Newton observed, an apple falls from the tree and hits the ground. But what would an antimatter apple do? That was the question an international collaboration with York University Professor Emeritu
September 27, 2023 | 11:27 am
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L’Université York lance le premier observatoire du populisme au Canada
Une nouvelle équipe de recherche examinera la façon dont le populisme façonne les paysages politiques dans tout le pays TORONTO, le 26 septembre 2023 — Aujourd’hui, des chercheurs de l’Université
September 26, 2023 | 12:00 pm
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York University launches first-of-its-kind Observatory on Populism in Canada
New research team will examine how populism is reshaping political landscapes across the country. TORONTO, September 26, 2023 — Today, York University researchers are launching a new Observatory
September 26, 2023 | 8:53 am
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Asteroid now most surveyed in solar system, thanks to a Canadian laser instrument
TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2023 - The much-anticipated arrival of the Bennu asteroid sample to Earth means researchers across Canada and the world will be able to study it to better learn about the origins of
September 21, 2023 | 3:13 pm
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Study finds COVID cases underreported in most African countries during initial stage
A new analysis of COVID-19 cases in Africa shows that for most of the continent’s countries the rate of infection was likely much higher than reported in the initial stages, found York University rese
September 20, 2023 | 9:51 am
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York U prof gets $1M+ for novel research on role of mitochondria in muscle decline
Federal government grant to support work looking at role of exercise, sex and age on muscle decline, emerging role of lysosomes TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2023 - Aging is inevitable and with it comes a declin
September 14, 2023 | 2:17 pm
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Lack of maternal care effects development, microbiome and health of wild bees
Most wild bees are solitary, but one tiny species of carpenter bees fastidiously cares for and raises their offspring, an act that translates into huge benefits to the developing bee’s microbiome, dev
September 14, 2023 | 8:16 am
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York University receives Canada’s first Best University for Commuters recognition
York University has been designated as the first Best University for Commuters in Canada by Best Workplaces for Commuters (BWC) for their transportation solutions for students, staff and faculty.
September 13, 2023 | 9:23 am
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York U program helps fund 16 Global South health-care hubs to combat infectious diseases
A York University-led program is helping bolster health care in the Global South by providing more than $5.8 million in funding for 16 projects in as many countries, including polio surveillance in Et
September 12, 2023 | 9:21 am