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“A team of University of Waterloo researchers has created smart, advanced materials that will be the building blocks for a future generation of soft medical microrobots. These tiny robots have the potential to conduct medical procedures, such as biopsy, and …
“A team of computer scientists and designers based out of the University of Waterloo have developed a tool to help people use colour better in graphic design. The tool, De-Stijl, uses powerful machine learning technology to suggest intuitive colour palettes …
“A new smart material developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo is activated by both heat and electricity, making it the first ever to respond to two different stimuli. The unique design paves the way for a wide variety …
“For the first time in experimental history, researchers at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) have created a device that generates twisted neutrons with well-defined orbital angular momentum. Previously considered an impossibility, this groundbreaking scientific accomplishment provides a brand new …
“Researchers are developing a new technology that uses hand gestures to carry out commands on computers. The prototype, called “Typealike,” works through a regular laptop webcam with a simple affixed mirror. The program recognizes the user’s hands beside or …
“A team of researchers led by Professor Christine Muschik from Physics and Astronomy performed the first-ever simulation of baryons—fundamental quantum particles—on a quantum computer. With their results, the team has taken a step towards more complex quantum simulations …
“Carbon residue that was once ancient life found encased in a 2.5 billion-year-old ruby While analyzing some of the world’s oldest coloured gemstones, researchers from the University of Waterloo discovered carbon residue that was once ancient life, encased …
“LyricJam, a real-time system that uses artificial intelligence to generate lyric lines for live instrumental music Music artists can find inspiration and new creative directions for their song writing with technology developed by Waterloo researchers. LyricJam, a real-time system that …
News Metal catalysts used for environmental sustainability found to degrade and become less effective
“Some tiny catalysts being considered for industrial-scaled environmental remediation efforts may be unstable during operation New research is showing that some tiny catalysts being considered for industrial-scaled environmental remediation efforts may be unstable during operation. Chemists from the University of …
“New computing method opens the door to different algorithms and experiments Researchers have discovered a new and more efficient computing method for pairing the reliability of a classical computer with the strength of a quantum system. This new computing method …