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A Simon Fraser University study is pushing back against the "easy narrative" that not getting vaccinated is entirely a personal decision.

A Simon Fraser University cosmologist believes his team's new research may bring them a step closer to cracking one of science's biggest questions - the Hubble tension. The quest to determine how fast the universe is expanding has irked cosmologists for decades, leading it to be dubbed the Hubble tension - or even the Hubble crisis.

Canada is failing in a decades-old pledge to monitor the health of Pacific salmon, according to new research from Simon Fraser University.

Social media use and exposure to influencers is driving an increase of disordered eating among B.C. teens, warns a recently published study from Simon Fraser University.

Simon Fraser researchers are laying the groundwork for an innovative long-term care model that combines nature-based therapy with village-setting care to enhance the quality of life for people living with dementia.

Researchers from Simon Fraser University are urging snowshoers and winter hikers to get clued up on avalanche safety after a new study found a concerning lack of awareness among those taking part in the sports.

As voice artificial intelligence (AI) speeds toward use in clinical settings, a researcher from Simon Fraser University is highlighting the urgent need for ethical, legal, and social oversight-especially in therapeutic care.

Simon Fraser University has strategically recruited a team of world-class researchers with the interdisciplinary expertise needed to advance Canadian leadership in the global quantum computing ecosystem.

From supercomputers to smart robots, SFU's researchers are driving innovation and making real world impact at Canada's digital frontier Ever since the rise and popularization of large language models like Chat GPT, artificial intelligence (AI) has been touted as the "next big thing" in technology.

A Simon Fraser University-led clinical research study is evaluating how advanced brain imaging could improve epilepsy surgery in British Columbia.

A pioneering team of scientists at Simon Fraser University have created a new type of silicon-based quantum device controlled both optically and electrically, marking the latest breakthrough in the global quantum computing race.

Confiscating personal belongings during government-led dismantling of tent cities in Vancouver inflicts immediate harm and further destabilizes people already struggling to meet their basic needs, according to a new study from Simon Fraser University.

In a breakthrough for healthcare, researchers from Simon Fraser University's School of Computing Science have unveiled a powerful artificial intelligence framework poised to transform drug development and potentially accelerate the discovery and manufacturing of new medicines.

Anew public demonstration at Burnaby City Hall showcases an innovative Canadian-made solution for decarbonizing cities using existing infrastructure and untapped energy sources.

An iconic fish among British Columbia anglers could be facing an even more uncertain future than previously thought, according to a new study from Simon Fraser researchers.

More than a thousand fish species use sounds to exchange information, attract mates, and avoid predators through hums, grunts, clicks, and bubbles.

Researchers from Simon Fraser University are joining an international collaboration to improve how infectious diseases are tracked and monitored.

As elite athletes push the boundaries of physical performance, Simon Fraser researchers are exploring a new frontier: brain training.

A leading cardiovascular disease researcher from Simon Fraser University is ringing the alarm on universal recommendations intended to improve heart health around the globe.

SFU study sheds new light on what causes long-term disability after a stroke and offers new path toward possible treatment Silent damage and rays of hope: Nick Dulvy sheds light on ecological diversi

A Simon Fraser University new study is challenging a commonly held misconception that there's little organizations can do to encourage employees to disclose mental health concerns.

Food waste is a major global issue, responsible for eight to 10 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions annually.

Men experiencing intimate partner violence turn to harmful coping strategies due to limited services and persistent social stigma, according to a new Simon Fraser University study.