Faculty of Science
'Rival' neutrino experiments NOvA and T2K publish first joint analysis
The Tokai to Kamioka (T2K) experiment in Japan and the NuMI Off-axis νe Appearance (NOvA) experiment in the United States, previously considered rival experiments, conducted a joint analysis and published their first results today in the journal Nature.
Brightest fast radio burst seen so far allows researchers to zoom in on the location of origin
A team of international astronomers, including a researcher from York University, have pinpointed one of the brightest fast radio bursts (FRBs) ever detected to a location in a nearby galaxy. The finding and the location surprised the team and offered new insight into FRBs, which are one of astrophysics’ biggest mysteries.
International research led by York U prof sheds light on 'lava planets'
A new paper led by a York University professor and published today in Nature Astronomy introduces a simple theoretical framework to describe the evolution of the coupled interior–atmosphere system of hot rocky exoplanets known as “lava planets.”
UNITAR Global Water Academy and York University launch free online courses
To empower learners world-wide to respond to the global water sustainability crisis, UNITAR Global Water Academy is launching three new courses today – World Environment Day.
Bee good on Word Bee Day - plant bee-autiful pollinator flowers and gardens
As tariffs continue to threaten Canada’s food supply chain, it’s more important than ever to protect Ontario’s pollinators this World Bee Day, May 20. York University experts are available to discuss how people can help protect pollinator habitats.
York U led research sheds light on earliest days of Earth’s formation
New research led by a York University professor sheds light on the earliest days of the earth’s formation and potentially calls into question some earlier assumptions in planetary science about the early years of rocky planets. Establishing a direct link between the Earth’s interior dynamics occurring within the first 100 million years of its history and its present-day structure, the work is one of the first in the field to combine fluid mechanics with chemistry to better understand the Earth's early evolution.
York U expert available to speak to media on the rise of the tech oligarchs and power they exert in U.S., Canada and beyond
Amazon, Apple, Meta, Alphabet, Microsoft, and newer additions like Nvidia, Tesla — these make up the “magnificent seven” — tech companies who control more than 35 per cent of the S&P 500 on the U.S. stock market and therefore a large chunk of the global economy, says Faculty of Science Professor Kean Birch, also director of York’s Institute of Technoscience and Society. Add control of cloud computing, data collection and subsequent investments in generative AI, and, he says, the power these U.S.-based companies wield cannot be underestimated.
March Madness in Toronto Skies: Lunar Eclipse and Saturn's Rings appear to disappear
This month, the Allan I Carswell Observatory at York University is looking forward to not one but two special celestial events. Director Elaina Hyde is available to speak to media on the significance of these events, best times and places for viewing and public viewing opportunities. The observatory also invites members of the public to join them for their Wednesday night viewing sessions.