Study finds ketamine can help patients manage depression and PTSD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MONNICA WILLIAMS SPEAKS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF PSYCHEDELICS IN PSYCHIATRY Content warning: post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and... Read more.
Future 6G wireless network technology could extend reality
RESEARCHERS HOPE TO ONE DAY DEVELOP SMART FACTORIES, HOLOGRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS, AND THE INTERNET OF SENSES In 2020, Rogers, Telus, Videotron, and Bell... Read more.
Inventions at the U of O: Students create autonomous snowplow
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA STUDENTS ENTER AUTONOMOUS SNOWPLOW COMPETITIONS A team of engineering students from the University of Ottawa are putting their... Read more.
U of O study finds emojis impact text message perception
NEGATIVE WORDS AND NEGATIVE EMOJIS OVERSHADOW ALL POSITIVE ASPECTS OF A TEXT MESSAGE A new study organized by the University of Ottawa found that emojis... Read more.
Ontario zoos struggling to make ends meet during pandemic
HERE'S WHAT ZOOS ARE DOING TO PROTECT THEIR ANIMALS AND SAVE THEIR BUSINESSES Ontario zoos both big and small cannot maintain financial stability amidst the... Read more.
City of Ottawa launches project to combat period poverty
PERIOD POVERTY IS A GROWING ISSUE — HERE'S HOW THE CITY OF OTTAWA AND PERIOD PACKS PLAN TO SOLVE IT On Feb. 16, the City of Ottawa will launch a pilot... Read more.
The benefits and drawbacks of masturbation during COVID-19
HOW THE PANDEMIC HAS AFFECTED SEX Ottawa public health officials recommend single people masturbate instead of having sex with short-term partners. On their... Read more.
Ornge launches Operation Remote Immunity to serve remote communities with Moderna vaccine
A LOOK AT THE SCIENCE BEHIND WHY ONLY THE MODERNA VACCINE CAN BE SHIPPED TO REMOTE COMMUNITIES On Feb. 1, Ornge, launched Operation Remote Immunity in... Read more.
U of O design competition simulates real world projects
U of O DESIGN LEAGUE TO LAUNCH FIRST 'DESIGNATHON' FOR CANADIAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS From Feb. 12 to 14, the University of Ottawa Design League will host... Read more.
U of O students create JAMZ Delivery so food can fly to your doorstep
SERVICE BELIEVES DRONES ARE THE SOLUTION TO HIGH DELIVERY EXPENSES FOR RURAL RESTAURANTS DURING THE PANDEMIC New tech service JAMZ Delivery is a start-up... Read more.
Capitol storm facilitated by Trump’s rhetoric but also alternative media apps such as Parler
U.S. CAPITOL INSURGENTS USED APPS LIKE PARLER TO PLAN RIOTS IN WASHINGTON D.C. On Jan. 6, Americans from all over the country assembled in Washington, D.C.... Read more.
U of O study finds mindfulness reduces chronic pain in breast cancer survivors
MINDFULNESS SEEMS LIKE A FAD, BUT THIS STUDY PROVES THAT IT HELPS EASE CHRONIC NEUROPATHIC PAIN A study led by University of Ottawa (U of O) researchers... Read more.
V-TRAC Lab lecture draws comparisons between handling of Ebola and COVID-19
The third lecture in a six-part series emphasizes trust during public health crises On Jan. 19, professors and researchers from the University of Ottawa,... Read more.
Developers from Vancouver create app to help students with essay formatting
U of O’s Academic Writing Help Center reminds students not to develop a reliance on essay assistant programs Do you struggle with essay formatting?... Read more.
U of O team participates in global cyber security finals
COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENTS COMPETED AGAINST TEAMS FROM STANFORD, PENN STATE, AND CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITIES. On Jan. 9 and 10, a team of students from the... Read more.
U of O study finds that treatment for Alzheimer’s disease helps reverse memory loss in male but not female mice
TREATMENT FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE STUDY IS SEX-SPECIFIC A recent study conducted at the University of Ottawa found that men and women respond differently to... Read more.
Losing Zzz’s: How a teen’s erratic sleep schedule impacts their mental health
Exploring the CONNECTION BETWEEN TEENAGE DEPRESSION AND POOR SLEEP HABITS Content Warning: Mental health and animal testing. Do you feel down... Read more.
An inside look at the U of O’s Advanced Research Complex
The Fulcrum got a tour of U of O’s Advanced Research Complex, here are a few things we learned A building typically only available to the eyes of... Read more.
New Apple M1 chip in MacBooks may be a good option for students
Apple has begun using its new M1 chips in laptops, which promises to bring better performance and battery life It is no surprise that intel chips have... Read more.
Telfer Management Speaker Series: What you missed
Telfer Career Centre hosts speaker series in lieu of Toronto trip to meet e-commerce companies The Telfer Marketing Association (TMA) and the Telfer Career... Read more.
U of O student’s smartwatch invention helps fight COVID-19
Azadeh Dastmalchi is a Ph.D student at the U of O, and has created a smartwatch capable of detecting early signs of the virus University of Ottawa Ph.D... Read more.
Indigenous Resource Center aims to find innovative ways to promote STEM to Indigenous students
According to Statistics Canada, finds that people of Aboriginal identity makeup less than 2 per cent of STEM positions Outlined in the Indigenous Resource... Read more.
uOttaHack intern panel: Things you need to know to start an internship in tech
Tech interns give tips on how to start at tech compagnies On Sept. 15, the University of Ottawa’s Hackathon group, uOttaHack, hosted a panel showcasing... Read more.
Students information leaked in YouTube broadcast
Private information of students in Design of Secure Systems class leaked on YouTube On Sept.9, students in CSI 4139, Design of Secure Systems, joined their... Read more.
What is Wellness World?
Wellness World is a new online platform developed by students Eve Staszczyszyn and Livia Han focusing on mental health As the COVID-19 pandemic continues,... Read more.