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Expert panel offers suggestions on how to fix the decline in U.S. science

By Mark Lowey
Following the National Academy of Sciences’ inaugural address on the state of U.S. science, expert panelists offered their takeaways and potential solutions to fix the decline in U.S. science.

Lack of quantum talent in Canada threatens to slow progress on quantum computing: report

By Mark Lowey
The scarcity of quantum talent in Canada globally threatens progress toward realizing a multi-billion-dollar global market in quantum computing, says a report by the Quantum Algorithms Institute.

Canada’s agri-food sector needs to accelerate adoption of innovative technologies

By Mark Lowey
Canada’s agri-food sector must step up its use of advanced technologies to achieve the expected 68-per-cent increase in global food production needed by 2050, experts told Alberta Innovates’ Inventures.

Digital technologies making inroads in Canada’s agri-food sector but barriers remain

By Mark Lowey
Digital technologies are making inroads in Canada’s agri-food sector but several barriers remain, an expert panel said at Alberta Innovates’ Inventures event in Calgary.

Chemical catalyst developed in Calgary could be a game-changer for the energy industry

By Mark Lowey
A chemical catalyst developed at the University of Calgary offers a cheap, reliable way to convert the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide into renewable fuels, clean hydrogen and other valuable products.

Canadian businesses lagging in adopting and using generative artificial intelligence

By Mark Lowey
Canadian businesses are slow in adopting and using generative artificial intelligence technology even though it could increase productivity, says report by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

National research strategy and Indigenous-led research stations needed in Canada’s North: report

By Mark Lowey
Canada needs a national strategy to coordinate Arctic and Subarctic research and build research capacity and infrastructure in the North, says a report by the country’s chief science advisor.

Unlocking Canada’s quantum potential: Q&A with Lisa Lambert, CEO, Quantum Industry Canada

By Mark Lowey
Unlocking Canada's quantum potential: Q&A with Lisa Lambert, first-ever CEO at Quantum Industry Canada.

U.K.-Canada quantum partnership: protecting competitive advantage while enabling innovation

By Mark Lowey
Quantum experts discuss the benefits of a U.K.-partnership on quantum technologies, joint projects between the two countries, and where development of commercial quantum technologies is headed.

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