Research & Development
A look at Canadian born Nobel physicist James Peebles
James Peebles, a Winnipeg-born cosmologist, shares this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics for “theoretical discoveries in physical cosmology”
Japan spacecraft releases rover to asteroid in last mission
It is the last mission for the hugely popular Hayabusa2
Female surgeons in Ontario earn 24% less per hour than male peers: study
Overall, women make 24 per cent less per hour while operating, a gap linked to the types of surgeries they typically perform
Businesses having a harder time getting credit, survey finds
The U.S. survey reports lending officers are likely becoming more cautious as signs point to a slowing economy. Small businesses are seen as having the greatest risk
Canada’s manufacturing sector must address gaps in labour, intellectual property
The Hon. Jean Charest examines economic and international trade trends and Jim Balsillie, chair of the Council of Canadian Innovators talks profitability in the era of automated manufacturing
Canada’s wireless speeds would rank 12th in world if only rural areas counted: study
Canada had much faster wireless download speeds than rural areas of the United States or Germany, says an Opensignal report
Terms of trade: How experts navigate trade and tariff volatility
The 2019 Export Insights report delves into exporters’ current level of overseas trade, and asks about their perceived challenges, knowledge gaps and proven success strategies
Canada lagging on tech research and investments, says CEO of HP Canada
CEO Mary Ann Yule says Canada has a “dismal” record on research and development. Canada ranked 34 in technology development spending globally
California, China to team up on climate research institute
Former California Gov. Jerry Brown and Xie Zhenhua, China’s top climate official, announced a new university partnership focused on climate research and policy
Honest Co.’s CFO shares lessons learned and his vision ahead
Honest Co. Chief Financial Officer Muhammad Shahzad shares his thoughts about The Honest Company’s success, lessons learned and his vision for growth
