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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

More than 160 students, faculty, researchers, and community members gathered on the @torontomet.bsky.social campus this summer for the 15th Annual Science at the Interface (SATI) Research Event, which showcased advancements in environmental biology, chemistry, and biomedical sciences. Learn more:

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Student innovation takes center stage at 15th annual research symposium

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Want to build a stronger research program or prepare better grant applications? Join OVPRI on Thursday, Oct. 15 for Planning Your Research Program and Grant Writing – Focus on Tri-Council Grants, a 90-minute hybrid session. Learn more and register: tinyurl.com/yc2bpyy4 @torontometsci.bsky.social

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Join us on the 8th floor of the Student Learning Centre on Thursday Sept. 17 for the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Showcase. Participating students will share their summer research projects and highlight important scholarly, research and creative activities. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3hk3hx2y

Attendees look at posters and chat with presenters at the 2025 URO Showcase.

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Migrant Integration in the Mid 21st Century: Bridging Divides @bridgdivides.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

📢 Calling students at @torontomet.bsky.social, @concordia.ca, @ualberta.bsky.social, and the University of British Columbia: Apply to the Build a Bridge Innovation Challenge for a chance to win up to $4,000 per team. Application deadline: Oct. 15, 2026. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/buildabridge2026

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The @torontomet.bsky.social Pwaaganigaawin/Pow Wow returns Friday, September 11. Enjoy a full day of celebration featuring a sunrise ceremony, traditional dancing, drums, singing, artisans and an evening feast. Aambe bizhaak! All are welcome! No entry fee, and no registration required. Learn more:

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Pwaaganigaawin / Pow Wow

All are welcome to join the Pwaaganigaawin / Pow Wow on Friday, September 11.

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A steady climb continues, thanks to a strong focus on innovation and evidence-based research, as @torontomet.bsky.social moved up more than 200 spots in the latest Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities. TMU now ranks 825th in the world and in the top 25 in Canada. Read more:

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TMU ranked among the world’s top research universities

TMU improves its standing in the latest ARWU Shanghai Rankings, with top subject rankings in engineering, sociology, management, and nursing

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

What happens when cells can't take out their own trash? 🗑️🧬 Biology professor Roberto Botelho and his lab (@botelholabcanada.bsky.social) are investigating how disruptions in cellular waste disposal contribute to neurological conditions like Alzheimer's disease. Read more: bit.ly/4wzaLM0

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Medical Physics PhD candidate Andrew Zwaniga's doctoral research uses computational modelling to study targeted radionuclide therapy to treat cancer. Now he's bringing his expertise to patient care as a resident in radiation oncology physics at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. bit.ly/4i7DwM2

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An ambition for compassionate collaboration

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Welcoming new Faculty of Science professors: Tia Harrison @tiaharrison.bsky.social, Keng-Lou James Hung @kljhung.bsky.social, and Noman Mohammed, with expertise in plant-microbe interactions, pollinator conservation, and data privacy, respectively. Read more: bit.ly/4q23jrh

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Three tenure-track professors join the Faculty of Science this fall

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

TMU undergrad research shines! 🌟 Biomedical Sciences student Khansa Mahia Sayyada won Best Oral Presentation at Ontario Biology Day 2026 @LaurentianU. 🔬🏆 Read about her TMU Science journey: surl.li/dmkzir #WomenInSTEM @botelholabcanada.bsky.social

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Botelho Lab @botelholabcanada.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

A bit delayed, but proud to present our latest publication in @jcb.org extending the sphere of influence of the lipid kinase PIKfyve beyond the endo-lysosomal system and into the endoplasmic reticulum doi.org/10.1083/jcb....

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PIKfyve influences inter-organelle contacts with lysosomes to modulate the endoplasmic reticulum

Long associated with the regulation of the endolysosomal pathway, the authors show that the PIKfyve lipid kinase extends its sphere of influence to modulat

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Two exceptional computer science grads were recognized with top honours at convocation: 🏅 Sana Mahmood – TMU Gold Medal 🥈 Teodor Cirstoiu – Governor General's Academic Silver Medal Read more about their journeys at TMU: www.torontomu.ca/science/news...

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

From the C-suite to a Computer Science PhD at TMU, Atif Ahmad is bringing industry insight to academia, studying how the use of Large Language Models is affecting the learning process. Read more about Atif's journey from the boardroom to the lab: www.torontomu.ca/science/news...

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

What is the energy and governance cost of deploying AI agents into electrified systems? On June 29, @torontometsci.bsky.social hosts Energy-Aware Agents 2026, a workshop examining the environmental and governance footprint of AI systems. Learn more and register: whatdoagentscost.com

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

A huge congratulations to the Faculty of Science Class of 2026! You did it. We're proud to welcome you to the TMU alumni family. The best of your journey in research, leadership, and innovation is still ahead. 🎓💙💛 #TorontoMetScience #TorontoMet #AlumniTMU #AlwaysAlumni

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Highlights from the 2026 FOS Research Symposium: a panel discussion on Solving Health Challenges Through Partnerships, faculty research talks from each department, and a graduate student and postdoctoral poster session. Thank you to all who participated!🧠🔬 #FOSresearch @researchtmu.bsky.social

Panel members: Dr. Veronique Boscart, Dr. Sri Krishnan, Dr. Ori Rotstein, Dr. Roxana Sühring, and Dr. Jobin Varughese

Faculty presentation: Dr. Kathleen Wilkie, Associate Professor, Mathematics

TMU students at the poster presentations

Graduate and postdoctoral poster competition winners: Cristina Camardi, Natalie Uzynski, Neha Nasir
People's Choice winners: Quinton Ropret, Sana Suboh

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Happening today from 1-2 p.m., the iBest Visiting Lecturer Series welcomes @torontometsci.bsky.social professor Glaucia Melo for "Responsible AI in software Engineering & Healthcare," examining how AI can be made safer, more trustworthy and more equitable. Details: ibestresearch.ca/visiting-lec...

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Join our outreach team this Saturday at the @onsciencecentre.bsky.social Indigenous Celebration to learn about the skill, patience, care, and connection involved in Indigenous hide tanning practices. Learn more about the event: www.eventbrite.ca/e/indigenous...

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Indigenous Celebration 2026

Join us at Evergreen Brick Works for a free, family-friendly event celebrating Indigenous History Month

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

How do you design a lab where success is driven by strength of the mind, not physical agility? @torontomet.bsky.social's Shawn McFadden says accessibility must move past accommodations and become a mindset that allows everyone to thrive. Read more:

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Why Proactive Inclusive Design is the Key to Lab Success | Lab Manager

Learn how to transition from reactive accessibility compliance to a proactive philosophy of inclusive lab design that fosters innovation and retention.

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Imagine you're lost in a forest with no idea which way leads out. @torontometsci.bsky.social professor Konstantinos Georgiou can help. Inspired by the laws of physics, his new mathematical proof solved a decades-old question from search theory. Read more:

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Inspired by physics, TMU mathematics professor finds solution to 70-year-old problem

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Congratulations to Faculty of Science students Catherine Arguello (Biomedical Science), Yustyna Hankevych (Biomedical Science), and Aswah Butt (Computer Science), part of the latest Leacross Foundation Women in STEM Summer Research Internship cohort.

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Join us on June 9 for the fourth annual FOS Research Symposium & Networking event. Network with colleagues across departments, learn about ongoing research and explore interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities within the faculty. Register by May 19! bit.ly/48Jz1Sz @researchtmu.bsky.social

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Research led by @torontomet.bsky.social professor Andriy Miranskyy studies how large language models and other AI tools can be trained to better detect sarcasm, with the goal of making customer service systems better at responding to frustrated users. Read more:

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Don’t you get it?! Research examines how to help AI tools better detect sarcasm

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

We are excited to share the Faculty of Science 2025 Year in Review, highlighting faculty achievements, student excellence, community outreach and donor impact over the last year. Explore the stories that reflect a year of deep curiosity: bit.ly/4tHbaLM #FOSYearInReview

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

This #EarthDay, learn how @torontomet.bsky.social researchers are tackling urgent environmental issues. From improving water quality to creating more sustainable cities and building climate resilience, their work is leading to solutions for a greener future. Read more:

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Earth Day 2026: From clean water to climate resilience, TMU researchers are making a difference

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

How does water chemistry affect sustainability at ice rinks around the world? Research by @torontometsci.bsky.social professor Stefania Impellizzeri studies the amount of total dissolved solids in water, helping rinks to make better ice while using less water. Read more:

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Inside the push to make ice rinks sustainable

Rinks use energy, water, and refrigerants, and they create microplastics. People are trying to reduce this footprint

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Find out about the scholarly, research and creative events happening across @torontomet.bsky.social in April, from presentations to workshops. Check out our latest events newsletter: www.torontomu.ca/research/new...

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

"We want to build something that brings people together instead of leaving them to navigate the STEM space on their own." Molecular Science PhD candidate Jayde Casimir-Powell is helping lead a new Black in #STEM group @torontomet.bsky.social to build a supportive community. bit.ly/4dChwXN

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Digital twins, and the systems behind them, are complex and difficult to build. Faculty of Science TMU professor Sadaf Mustafiz and her team are simplifying the process of creating digital twins to make it more accessible and reliable. Read more in Innovation: ow.ly/Jhii50YwxKR

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TMU researchers rethink digital twin design with a simpler, systematized method

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

The multi-billion dollar berry market is a promising frontier in vertical farming, but there's a pollination problem. Research by @torontomet.bsky.social professors Habiba Bougherara and Lesley Campbell uses airflow dynamics to mimic natural pollination indoors. Read more:

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How Montel and MoFarm are pushing the boundaries of Vertical Farming

Vertical farming innovation: TMU’s pollination breakthrough powered by Montel engineering.

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Interested in innovative research ideas? @torontomet.bsky.social's Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition happens March 25. Graduate students will compete for cash prizes by presenting a summary of their research in three minutes, using just one slide. Read more: tinyurl.com/96d535et

Winners of the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition pose with the judges.

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

The next wave of transformative technology is here. In the latest issue of Innovation, learn how @torontomet.bsky.social researchers are advancing digital twin technology, building trust in AI, and improving community health, culture and democracy. Read more:

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Seeing double: The next wave of transformative technology

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Chemistry and Biology professor @roxanaenvchem.bsky.social raises concerns on how federal budget cuts will impact essential climate research.

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Over reading week, BYTE student group hosted the first TMU Tech Week, a celebration of technology, innovation and creativity. Second-year computer science student and BYTE's VP of Growth, Areej Ubaid, shares what it was like to bring the event to life: www.torontomu.ca/science/news...

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Celebrating campus innovation and creativity together

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C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News) @cenmag.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Stefania Impellizzeri, a sustainable-materials chemist at @torontomet.bsky.social, is trying to make ice rinks more efficient and sustainable by fine-tuning water chemistry and rink-related materials. Read more: cen.acs.org/environment/... #chemsky 🧪 @stefimpellizzeri.bsky.social

Inside the push to make ice rinks sustainable.
Rinks use energy, water, and refrigerants, and they create microplastics. People are trying to reduce this footprint.
by Prachi Patel.
A woman in a jacket kneels next to an ice rink in an indoor arena setting and gazes at the ice.

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Congratulations to Claudette McGowan, computer science PhD student and Protexxa Founder and CEO, who was appointed to the Order of Ontario, the province’s highest civilian honour. Earlier this month, she was also honoured with the Viola Desmond Leadership in Business Award at TMU. 👏

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

The Faculty of Science will welcome its inaugural class of the Cyber Science BSc program this fall. But what is “cyber science”? Computer science professor and program director Marcus Santos shares the inside scoop about the new program. Listen now: www.torontomu.ca/science/abou...

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Congratulations to Faculty of Science professors Roxana Sühring, Lesley Campbell, Aidan Brown, Mojca Mattiazzi Usaj and Guanghui Wan, recipients of this year's TMU Scholarly, Research and Creative Activity Awards. 👏

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Congratulations to all the recipients of the Faculty of Science Awards last night - you make us so proud! 🏆🎊 #TorontoMet #TorontoMetScience #StudentSuccess

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Congratulations to Faculty of Science alumna Feben Bogale (Biology '25), recipient of the 2025 Viola Desmond Student Bursary Award! 👏

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Congratulations to @torontomet.bsky.social professors Costin Antonescu, Sarah Dermody, Eric Liberda and Linda Rothman. They secured over $4.8M in research funding via the CIHR Project Grant Fall 2025 competition to advance work in health, safety and equity. Read more:

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TMU researchers secure more than $4.8M in CIHR Project Grant funding

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Smart homes make daily life easier, but their growing complexity can hide serious security risks. @torontometsci.bsky.social prof. Manar Alalfi developed SmartTinkerer, an AI-powered system that uses intelligent automation to uncover hidden vulnerabilities. #DPW2026 www.torontomu.ca/research/new...

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Using AI and digital twins to make smart homes more secure

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Six undergraduate computer science students put TMU on the map, placing 3rd among Canadian universities at the #ICPC2025 regionals. George Zhang, fourth-year student and longtime competitor, shares a play-by-play of the competition. www.torontomu.ca/science/news...

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Molecular science PhD student Thomas Nesmith and professors Darius Rackus and Gagan Gupta recently published OpenPore on HardwareX - an accessible, 3D-printed, battery-powered alternative to a costly lab tool used in genetic engineering. www.torontomu.ca/science/news...

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Increasing accessibility to fundamental tools for molecular biology

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Kyne Santos wants to change people’s perception of math. Known as the math queen, @onlinekyne.bsky.social teaches math to millions of viewers while dressed in drag. Now studying a master's in applied mathematics, he researches network science and graph theory. www.torontomu.ca/news-events/...

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TMU math student teaches millions while dressed in drag

The goal of TMU master's student, math educator, drag performer and TikTok star Kyne Santos is to make math more accessible.

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

The Faculty of Science welcomes two new Computer Science professors: Sven Lilge and Anthony Scavarelli @plumcantaloupe.bsky.social. These professors bring expertise in autonomous and continuum robotics and virtual reality for social learning, respectively. Read more about them:

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Welcoming two new professors pushing the boundaries of human exploration

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Research from the U.S. suggests living alongside humans is causing urban raccoons to evolve into more domesticated creatures. @torontomet.bsky.social professor Janet Koprivnikar says their bold, endearing behaviour fits the pattern. Read more in @torontotoday.ca:

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Toronto’s favourite animal may be evolving to be cuter and friendlier

A new study has found that the snouts of urban raccoons are getting smaller indicating they may be domesticating the same way that cats and dogs did

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

The recent @torontomet.bsky.social Health & Technology Symposium brought researchers, practitioners and innovators together to consider the intersections of health and technology. They shared work that centres community needs, advances equity and sparks potential new collaborations. Read more:

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Prioritizing the human side of research and innovation at TMU’s Health & Technology Symposium

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Last summer, Computer Science PhD candidate Cassandra Ferworn competed in the #SchumanChallenge, a policy competition by @euincanada.bsky.social. Cassandra was among the top three teams, bringing their proposal on AI literacy to Brussels last month. Read more: www.torontomu.ca/news-events/...

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Mathematics professor Francis Duah discusses a simple but surprisingly powerful classroom learning tool: Tarsia jigsaw puzzles. Read more. ⤵️

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