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Exposure to forever chemicals through sea spray may be overblown
Coastal residents may be worried about exposure to forever chemicals from sea spray during hot summer months, but York University researchers found there was little evidence of per- and polyfluoroalky
September 1, 2026 | 9:41 am
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Researchers closer to understanding how brains and AI differ in identifying facial expressions
The human brain can recognize a person’s face and their expression in less than a blink of an eye, but current artificial intelligence (AI) models, although fairly accurate at doing the same, use a di
August 27, 2026 | 2:55 pm
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First Canadian solo exhibit by internationally celebrated artist Torkwase Dyson opens at The Goldfarb Gallery of York University
The Joan and Martin Goldfarb Gallery of York University will host the first solo exhibition in Canada by acclaimed American artist Torkwase Dyson – The Distance Inside Us (Bird and Lava).
August 26, 2026 | 12:57 pm
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York University students reimagine downtown Stouffville through innovative community solutions
A year after formalizing a partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MOU), York University and the Town of Stouffville are already seeing results through two student-led project proposals aim
August 20, 2026 | 10:30 am
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Thinking and moving tasks surpass crossword puzzles at brain health
Whether you’re suffering from a concussion, early signs of dementia or are concerned about healthy aging, York University neuroscientist says combining thinking and movement builds brain resilience De
August 19, 2026 | 2:47 pm