Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works -- sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case that the world needs people on the autism spectrum: visual thinkers, pattern thinkers, verbal thinkers, and all kinds of smart geeky kids.
WATERLOO - An electrical and computer engineering professor at the University of Waterloo will study the safety of renewable energy technologies and the effects on the health of people and the environment as one of three Ontario Research Chairs named by the Council of Ontario Universities.
Guelph - Two research projects that will enhance the University of Guelph's reputation for revolutionizing agriculture and facilitating the transition to a bioeconomy received more than $7.2 million in provincial support.
TORONTO - Wearing red at the Olympics may give an athlete an easy advantage, according to a York University study that shows perceptions of motion are subconsciously affected by colour.
TORONTO - Canada's privately held businesses are optimistic about the country's economic outlook in 2010-but they believe a significant turnaround will come later, rather than sooner.
Hamilton — McMaster University announced today that a $1-million gift from Mackenzie Financial Corporation and Power Financial Corporation will set up an innovative endowed chair at the DeGroote School of Business.
TORONTO - Cutting calories may speed the progression of the fatal neuromuscular disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) because of changes that occur at the molecular level, a study from York University has found.
Ottawa – Carleton University has four finalists in the 2010 Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI) Awards: Engineering Professor Banu Örmeci, Doctoral Student Yanina Shevchenko and recently graduated PhD students Muhammad Arsalan and Atif Shamim.
“The World Bank's chief economist urged countries Wednesday not to abandon their stimulus policies, citing the risk of a second dip in the global economy. Justin Yifu Lin said the global economy is showing signs of recovery but there remain a ‘lot of uncertainties.’… He said one of the main challenges the world faces now is excessive production capacity, which raises the risk of a double dip
WATERLOO – United Way of KW will host their first Community Spirit Awards program on February 25th, at The Waterloo Inn. This breakfast event recognizes individuals and organizations who have exemplified year round efforts to be change, make change and see change in the community.
TORONTO - Commercial real estate investment activity strengthened in the second half of 2009, but totals for the year lagged behind 2008 numbers as uncertain market conditions created by the global economic downturn took their toll on both the value and quantity of transactions across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Bette Nesmith Graham, a single mother and secretary in Dallas, thought there would be a better way to cover up mistakes made in typing. During a recession in the 1950s, Ms. Graham founded the Mistake Out company, later well-known as Liquid Paper.
Cambridge - Cambridge Transportation and Public Works crews were in the spotlight recently when they took top honours for ‘Innovative Service Delivery Practices’ at the Better Practices Competition.
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