(Opens in new window) May 9, 2023 Brighter World Researchers develop first COVID-19 rapid test for wastewater The test provides results in less than an hour, making early warning surveillance of infectious diseases more accessible to remote communities.
(Opens in new window) May 6, 2023 Hamilton Spectator In the Media: Simcoe company partners with McMaster on solar-powered golf cart Solar-powered carts have been on the drawing boards for years, but have traditionally faced major hurdles.
May 1, 2023 Six McMaster Engineering professors receive seed funding for international partnerships The Fund will provide 20 investments for first-time international research initiatives to nurture potential joint projects and longstanding international partnerships.
April 27, 2023 McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute to host official opening of new facility The event will mark the official grand opening of MMRI’s new, 21,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility at McMaster Innovation Park.
(Opens in new window) April 25, 2023 Brighter World McMaster researchers awarded over $24 million for climate and pandemic research The funding through the Government of Canada’s New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) will advance renewable energy and post-pandemic recovery research.
(Opens in new window) April 21, 2023 Brighter World Developing energy technology for a green future: Q&A with expert Drew Higgins Looming climate goals and the swelling demand for renewable energy mean advancements in the creation and storage of low-carbon electricity are more critical than ever.
(Opens in new window) April 20, 2023 Brighter World Filter that effectively clears ash, dissolvable debris from water after wildfires identified The simple technology could help remote and marginalized communities recover faster and more affordably after major fires.
(Opens in new window) April 20, 2023 Daily News New appointments will boost research innovation and impact Engineering professor Leyla Soleymani and psychology, neuroscience and behaviour professor Sukh Obhi have been appointed Associate Vice-Presidents, Research.
April 19, 2023 A star is corn: McMaster Engineering researchers develop biodegradable filtration material for PPE made of corn protein Post-doctoral research fellow Sneha Shanbhag and PhD candidate Rong Wu have developed a compostable and breathable air filter made from corn-based protein.
(Opens in new window) April 18, 2023 Brighter World Ten researchers awarded $250,000 for quantum science research The NSERC Alliance International Quantum Grants support research related to the study, manipulation and control of systems at the atomic and subatomic level.
(Opens in new window) April 17, 2023 Brighter World Salmonella solution: Researchers develop rapid test for food contamination The test provides accurate results in an hour or less without the need for accessories or a power source.
(Opens in new window) April 12, 2023 The Hamilton Spectator McMaster team sending a bit of the Hammer into space Robotic mount for NASA will stabilize telescope for more accurate data to help fine-tune models of climate change.
