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York U study finds forever chemical plummets in Toronto atmosphere during pandemic
A new study out of York University has found that the amount of atmospheric trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), the tiniest forever chemical, significantly declined in Toronto during COVID in 2020, which rese
January 29, 2026 | 10:37 am
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Understanding how right- or left-hand dominance could open a window into the autistic brain
Most people take for granted which hand they use to reach for a cup of coffee or a puzzle piece. However, a new study out of York University suggests that for autistic individuals, which hand they use
January 19, 2026 | 10:42 am
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York expert available to talk about Blue Monday and keeping winter blues away
Blue Monday, typically falling on the third Monday in January, has been dubbed ‘the most depressing day of the year.’ While this is more rooted in marketing than science, with the concept being popula
January 19, 2026 | 9:21 am
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Canadian astronomers use Webb to uncover Milky Way’s turbulent youth through galactic twins
How galaxies assemble their stars and grow over billions of years remains one of the central questions in astronomy. Recent results from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), including reports of sur
December 18, 2025 | 9:00 am
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Canada renews support for Energy Modelling Hub
Natural Resources Canada has renewed its support for the Energy Modelling Hub (EMH) activities for a further four years beginning, providing $5 million to strengthen Canada’s capacity for transparent,
December 15, 2025 | 11:38 am