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The use of virtual reality (VR) is expanding across industries, but its large-scale application in educational settings has remained largely unexplored.

Vaccination rates are falling in many communities due to widespread misinformation and previously eliminated or controlled illnesses like measles are surging across the United States and Canada.

The world has converged on Belém, Brazil's gateway to the Amazon, to sharpen climate commitments and move from promises to implementation. It's all happening at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Energy consumption in the U.S. shifts perception of the environmental risks of AI Contrary to popular belief, new research finds that the use of artificial intelligence has a minimal effect on global greenhouse gas emissions and may actually benefit the environment and the economy.

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed two innovative artificial intelligence (AI) systems that significantly improve how hockey games can be analyzed using video footage without the need for expensive equipment.

As new COVID-19 variants continue to appear, many Canadians are wondering whether the updated vaccines still offer strong protection.

New eye test based on age-appropriate tasks can lead to earlier detection and treatment of vision problems in children as young as 18 months The development of a new tool for testing the eyesight of children under three could mean more children receive treatment for vision difficulties earlier, leading to positive effects on learning and development.

As artificial intelligence (AI) takes on increasingly critical roles - from managing power grids to piloting autonomous vehicles - making sure these systems are safe has never been more important.

Engineering and health researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a radar and artificial intelligence (AI) system that can monitor multiple people walking in busy hospitals and long-term care facilities to identify possible health issues. The new technology - housed in a wall-mounted device about the size of a deck of cards - uses AI software and radar hardware to accurately measure how fast each person is walking.

As new  Statistics Canada data  reveals that two-thirds of Canadians are considered overweight or obese, researchers are urging the public and policymakers to rethink how we define and measure health - starting with one of the most used metrics - the body mass index (BMI).

Algae may call to mind discoloured pool water or the green film floating to the top of your rain barrel , b they're much more than a summertime nuisance.

As the study of the universe evolves and the data sets get larger and more complex, a new breakthrough means researchers can analyze huge data sets with just a laptop and a few hours.

An international study surveying microbiome scientists found that when it comes to data reuse, a universal set of ethical guidelines driven by the scientific community needs to be adapted.

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a better way to enhance the clarity and detail of eye images used to diagnose disease by teaching artificial intelligence (AI) software the science behind the imaging process.

Science Research University of Waterloo alumni and Huntington Society of Canada student fellowship recipient works to develop drug delivery tools for Huntington disease In Dr. Dale Martin's lab

A new study from the University of Waterloo has unveiled major privacy weaknesses in collaborative robots - calling for stronger defenses.