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York U experts available to comment on the American election
TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2020 — After closely observing the ripple effects of the Trump administration, including the important social and public policy decisions that have had a direct impact on Canada, many
November 3, 2020 | 3:21 pm
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Next-gen astronomical survey makes its first observations toward understanding the cosmos
TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2020 — The Sloan Digital Sky Survey’s (SDSS) fifth generation collected its very first observations of the cosmos at 1:47 a.m. on Oct. 24. As the world's first all-sky time-domain spe
November 2, 2020 | 11:55 am
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Will robots take over the world in 2020?
York University expert predicts how artificial intelligence (AI) will improve your life TORONTO, December 16, 2019 – The future of AI could mean going to your local café only to be greeted by a robot
December 16, 2019 | 11:58 am
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Managing the pressure of the ‘Insta-perfect’ holiday: Do's and Don’ts
TORONTO, December 11, 2019 –Whether it’s that perfect airbrushed closeup or table setting at a holiday party, or the pristine beach sunset picture, the flooding of images of holiday perfection can imp
December 11, 2019 | 2:46 pm
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Managing the pressure of the ‘Insta-perfect’ holiday: Do's and Don’ts
TORONTO, December 11, 2019 –Whether it’s that perfect airbrushed closeup or table setting at a holiday party, or the pristine beach sunset picture, the flooding of images of holiday perfection can imp
December 11, 2019 | 2:46 pm
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Has the Grinch had a change of heart between then and now?
York U expert on Hollywood productions available to comment on evolution of holiday films TORONTO, December 11, 2019 ─ The classic holiday films produced until the early 1960s echoed the values tradit
December 11, 2019 | 9:05 am
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Keeping the peace during the holidays: why empathy is key
TORONTO, December 9, 2019 –Some may think of it as the nightmare before Christmas; from the snide comments to grudges, 'tis the season for family feuds and conflict. But why do families butt heads at
December 9, 2019 | 10:06 am
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Colloquium: Next steps in supporting Canada’s Indigenous languages
TORONTO, Dec. 5, 2019 – What needs to happen next after federal legislation in support of Canada’s 90 Indigenous languages passed this summer? York University’s Glendon Campus will host a national col
December 5, 2019 | 12:38 pm
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Colloquium: Next steps in supporting Canada’s Indigenous languages
TORONTO, Dec. 5, 2019 – What needs to happen next after federal legislation in support of Canada’s 90 Indigenous languages passed this summer? York University’s Glendon Campus will host a national col
December 5, 2019 | 12:38 pm
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Are you having a hearing-friendly holiday party?
York University educator offers tips to include deaf and hard-of-hearing guests TORONTO, December 5, 2019 – The sounds of the holidays, with Christmas carols blasting and holiday movies playing, can b
December 5, 2019 | 10:13 am