TORONTO, September 29, 2008 -- A team of Canadian scientists, led by York University, has discovered snow falling from Martian clouds – a first in observations from the surface of the red planet. A laser instrument designed to gather knowledge of how the atmosphere and surface interact on Mars, detected snow from clouds approximately four […]
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York U’s Top Young Film Talent Shines at CineSiege
TORONTO, September 29, 2008 -- CineSiege 08, York University’s 7th annual juried film showcase, brings outstanding student productions to Toronto’s Royal Cinema on October 20. Sharing the silver screen will be five films – short fiction, provocative documentaries and cutting-edge alternative works – selected by five leading lights of the Canadian film and media […]
York U researchers size up supernova caught by Net
Expertise in radio astronomy contributes to study of powerful supernova in nearby galaxy TORONTO, September 25, 2008 -- York University astronomers have determined the diameter and expansion rate of a supernova hailed by NASA as the first of its kind to be found using the Internet. The supernova was first detected in 2001 by […]
York U. unveils new learning and outreach centre in Black Creek community with $1 million gift from TD Bank Financial Group
The York University – TD Engagement Centre will build on new and existing relationship opportunities within the community TORONTO, September 24, 2008 -- York University, with the support of a $1 million gift from TD Bank Financial Group, today opened the doors to a new facility that will serve the university and its neighbouring […]
Transit Alert – VIVA Transit On Strike
TORONTO, September 24, 2008 -- The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 113 (ATU113) and Veolia Transportation Inc. (drivers for Viva) Members of Local 113 of Amalgamated Transit Union have rejected a tentative agreement and as a result they will be on strike as of THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2008. As a result there will be NO Viva buses; […]
Amnesia myth challenged as researchers parse regions of the brain
Study of patients with rare selective brain damage leads to breakthrough TORONTO, September 22, 2008 -- Damage to the brain’s hippocampus may result in more severe loss of personal memory than originally thought, according to a study led by a York University professor. The hippocampus is located in the medial temporal lobe, an area that helps […]
Healthcare professionals are ‘helping ’til it hurts’: York study
TORONTO, September 19, 2008 -- Healthcare professionals who work with trauma survivors day after day are at risk of developing compassion fatigue, and the way to prevent this is to reduce their workloads and have them work in clearly-defined teams, a York University professor has found. “The stress from working for 40 hours a week […]
