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Wild pollinators and plants evolved to rely on each other could face uncertain future

The loss of even one wild bee species can disrupt the reproductive success of certain plants resulting in fewer vegetables, fruits and flowers, say York University researchers who studied how pollinat

May 22, 2024 | 8:32 am

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Extreme space weather and geomagnetic storms can disrupt power systems, $1.65M NSERC-CREATE grant aims to fix it

Canada is particularly susceptible to disruptions caused by extreme space weather and geomagnetic storms to some of its key, heavily relied on technology, such as power systems, GPS, satellites and ce

May 16, 2024 | 10:49 am

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Ontario supports the development of smarter, more sustainable transportation technologies with $1.5M in funding to York University through OVIN

Today, the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), with support from the Ontario Government, announced $1.5 million in funding to York University and in partnership with Centennial College to suppo

May 13, 2024 | 4:12 pm

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Sun bursts, geomagnetic storm could create conditions to see aurora borealis

At least five coronal mass ejections – bursts of plasma coming off the sun – have occurred recently prompting the first severe G4 Geomagnetic Storm Watch issued since January 2005, says York Universit

May 10, 2024 | 3:20 pm

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York University sips from the cup of fair trade, receives silver designation

York University is full of beans – fair trade coffee beans – excited about its new fair trade silver designation and its ability to offer sustainably produced coffee, chocolate, tea and more across it

May 8, 2024 | 10:01 am