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Is the world willing to support America’s nuclear ambitions? Q& A with expert Goran Calic  

The U.S. will have to rely on international allies and partners to overcome a manufacturing bottleneck and meet its ambitious nuclear power goals, the DeGroote professor explains.
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New research paves the way to recovery for patients in rehabilitation

Berk Görgülü’s research reveals how understanding patient flow and making smarter admission decisions can improve rehabilitation care.
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Analysis: Inflation is slowing, but the cost of living story is more complicated

Lower inflation does not mean prices will return to where they were before. Inflation measures the average change in prices over time, not which specific prices are rising or falling, writes expert Colin Mang.
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McMaster researcher leads international partnership to help employers support caregiving employees

Allison Williams has been awarded $2.47M for a vast research initiative that will improve work-life balance for people who juggle their jobs with unpaid caregiving.
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Four outstanding professors named University Scholars 

Gajendran Raveendranathan, Drew Higgins, Ryan Wylie and François Neville are all highly impactful researchers who have made tremendous contributions to teaching and service. 
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Analysis: Canada backs gig worker rights globally while restricting the right to strike at home

Canada’s labour movement finds itself in a familiar position — advancing on one front while losing ground on another, writes Gerard Di Trolio.
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Analysis: The Strait of Hormuz is reopening, but global shipping won’t return to normal for months

A peace deal has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, but insurance premiums, mine clearance and a container shortage across two continents suggest the disruption is far from over, writes expert Behrouz Bakhtiari.
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Researcher Addisu Lashitew is exploring the sustainability transition 

The Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Enterprise analyzes connections between digital technology and environmental outcomes. 
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Analysis: Smart sensors could help Canada tackle its $58-billion food waste problem

By improving how freshness data is measured and shared, Canada can waste less food, lower household costs, reduce emissions and build a more resilient food system, write Md Masuduzzaman and Elkafi Hassini.
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Ten McMaster researchers named Canada Research Chairs

Eight are newly named CRCs, and two have had their chairs renewed.
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How will AI impact the workforce? DeGroote experts weigh in 

Researchers from the DeGroote School of Business share insights on the pros and cons of using AI in managerial decision-making, hiring and more. 
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People spend more money on days with more air pollution, research shows

Consumers spend more money on discretionary 'hedonic' purchases — entertainment, leisure and small indulgences — when air pollution spikes, DeGroote Marketing professor Sanghwa Kim finds.