450,000 Tons of "Dormant" Nickel Resources Awakened: New Low-Temperature Solid-State Extraction Process Opens a New Path for Global Nickel Supply Chain Security
2026-06-25
In the global wave of transition to clean energy, nickel—a core raw material for stainless steel and power batteries—has become more important than ever. However, high-grade nickel sulfide resources a...
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University of Toronto and Vale Develop Low-Temperature Solid-State Nickel Extraction Technology, Unlocking 45 Million Tonnes of Untapped Nickel Resources
2026-06-18
The global clean energy transition is driving unprecedented demand for nickel, yet high-grade sulfide nickel resources are increasingly depleted, forcing the industry to turn to low-grade, difficult-t...
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James Webb Space Telescope Maps Brown Dwarf Atmosphere, Revealing Weather Patterns
2026-04-07
An international research team led by McGill University has used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to observe the planetary-mass brown dwarf SIMP 0136 and successfully mapped its atmospheric featu...
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New Study Uses Large Language Models to Decode Brain's Understanding of Visual Scenes
2026-04-07
When we observe the world around us, the brain not only recognizes specific objects but also understands the broader meaning of scenes. However, for a long time, scientists have lacked effective means...
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Canadian Team Explores Using Biochar to Make Cement Production More Environmentally Friendly
2026-04-03
In Canada, construction activities are frequent — whether repairing sidewalks and streets or building new houses and apartments, cement, as a key component of concrete, is used in large quantities. ...
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Canada Plans to Approve Gene-Edited Pigs for Market, Public Participation and Regulatory Disputes Remain Unresolved
2026-03-31
The Canadian government is considering approving gene-edited pigs for entry into the food system. If approved, these pigs would become the first gene-edited food animals to reach the Canadian market. ...
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Vancouver SIGGRAPH Conference New Research: Physically Controllable Relighting Technology Debuts
2026-03-30
In the field of visual arts, lighting effects are crucial for creating atmosphere and conveying emotion. Whether in film shooting or photography creation, creators often need to invest a lot of time a...
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University of Alberta Develops New Method to Enhance Performance of Water-Based Batteries
2026-03-28
Researchers in engineering at the University of Alberta have developed a method that significantly improves the performance of water-based rechargeable batteries, positioning them as a safer and more ...
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Artificial Intelligence System OncoGAN Generates Synthetic Cancer Genomes to Advance Precision Medicine
2026-03-27
A research team from the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) and the University of Toronto has developed an artificial intelligence system named OncoGAN, which can generate synthetic genomes ...
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McMaster University Research Reveals: Targeted Policies Drive Adoption of Electric Vehicles in Canada
2026-03-27
A major study conducted by the McMaster Institute for Transportation and Logistics has deeply analyzed the factors influencing Canadian households' electric vehicle (EV) purchase decisions, the group...
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McGill University Team Develops New Method for High-Performance Cobalt-Free Nickel-Free Battery Cathodes
2026-03-23
In the race to develop cleaner and more affordable batteries, reliance on expensive and difficult-to-source metals such as cobalt and nickel remains a major obstacle. These elements power the cathodes...
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Novel Handheld Device Enables Rapid Detection of E. coli in Water
2026-03-17
A research team from the University of Waterloo has developed a handheld detection device capable of quickly identifying E. coli contamination in water. The device uses microwave sensing technology, w...
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