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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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Philippines Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo, diplomats meet York U leadership and researchers
The Philippines Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo stopped by York University on the last day of his Canadian trip, to meet with members of York’s leadership and faculty researchers with a s
May 21, 2024 | 2:47 pm
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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