In 2024, global temperatures reached unprecedented levels, marking the hottest twelve months since recordings began in 1850. The average temperature…
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The MaRS Discovery District recently published its 2024 Year in Review, highlighting notable achievements, initiatives, and impacts made throughout the…
Emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), are set to revolutionize productivity, healthcare, and energy systems by 2025. Experts predict significant…
Canada is facing a significant economic productivity crisis, falling behind its peers in the OECD. Carolyn Rogers, senior deputy governor…
Extreme weather events, fueled by climate change, have increasingly battered cities worldwide. A notable example occurred in July 2023 when…
Innovators across Canada are devising groundbreaking solutions to tackle pressing global challenges, ranging from renewable energy storage to more efficient…
The Canadian tech sector faced a tumultuous year in 2024, marked by investment declines, layoffs, and a prevailing sense of…
Innovative new materials and methods are creating greener alternatives to traditional concrete production.
Featuring: Carbon Removal Canada, TerraFixing, and CarbonRun The post “Solving our carbon problem” from MaRS Discovery District addresses the urgent need to tackle…
Life Sciences and Advanced Health
How Cutting-Edge Solutions are Bridging the Gaps in Menopause Care in Canada
Recent studies indicate that many Canadian women are unprepared for the challenges of menopause, prompting a wave of entrepreneurial initiatives…
Entrepreneur Stories Life Sciences and Advanced Health
Creative Growth at Work: How PocketHealth Inspires Innovation
PocketHealth, a Toronto-based cloud-based medical records startup, aims to revolutionize healthcare communication by addressing the inefficiencies prevalent in the Canadian…
Digital Media and ICT Life Sciences and Advanced Health
What Science Reveals About the Potential of Music as Medicine
Neuroscientist Dan Levitin emphasizes the transformative power of music, illustrating how it can profoundly impact health outcomes. In his recent…
Canada’s urgent housing crisis necessitates building 1.3 million homes by 2030, but conventional construction methods are severely detrimental to the…
The December edition of the MaRS Monthly Roundup highlights various initiatives, events, and developments at the MaRS Discovery District, a…
Talent, People Management
Leveraging Innovation to Overcome Hiring Barriers and Foster Inclusive Workplaces
Members of marginalized groups often face significant challenges in securing meaningful employment, especially in the current job market climate. The…
The RBC Women in Cleantech Accelerator is making strides to support women-led startups in the climate technology sector, which continues…
Entrepreneur Stories Life Sciences and Advanced Health
How Innovators Are Modernizing Canada’s Medical Records for the 21st Century
Many healthcare providers in Canada are still dependent on outdated technology like fax machines to communicate essential patient information. This…
As the 2024/25 school year commences, Canadian schools grapple with resource limitations and various challenges, particularly regarding technology in the…
Christine Allen, CEO of Intrepid Labs and a chemistry professor at the University of Toronto, shares insights on Canada’s emerging…
The building and construction industry significantly contributes to global carbon emissions, accounting for nearly 15 gigatons or approximately 40% annually….