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Earth 4D: Subsurface Science and Exploration

New study reveals Earth’s crust has largest reservoir of water, ahead of ice sheets

New modelling by Earth 4D researchers quantifies salty water reservoirs.

Oct 1, 2021

Advances

A new quantum limit for electrons

Long-theorized property of strange metals reveals the universal speed limit of electrons.

Jul 28, 2021

Learning in Machines & Brains

Leading with generosity

A conversation with Kyunghyun Cho on his major breakthrough in machine translation.

Jul 19, 2021

Brief

Briefing to Government of Canada’s Deputy Ministers Committees

Policy levers to promote an innovation-based economy, and their distributive consequences

Jul 5, 2021

Announcement

Why the future of being human is the most important question of our time

CIFAR’s Global Call for Ideas is now live. We spoke with Mark Daley, Vice-President, Research abou...

Jun 24, 2021

Announcement

Meet the newest CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars: Nineteen outstanding early-career researchers to join six CIFAR research programs

May 26, 2021

Brilliant Minds

Read about the extraordinary people in our research community.

Profile

Deconstructing the conscious experience and “being you”: Q&A with Anil Seth

Neuroscientist Anil Seth shares insights from his new book and what to expect from the upcoming.

Sep 22, 2021

In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Peter Bentley (1930-2021)

CIFAR remembers long-standing supporter and accomplished business leader, Peter Bentley

Sep 13, 2021

In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Hugo F. Sonnenschein (1940-2021)

CIFAR mourns the loss of Professor Hugo Sonnenschein, an active member of the CIFAR board of directo...

Jul 21, 2021

Advances

Irina Rish wants to solve one of AI’s biggest challenges

Her research will enable machines to learn new knowledge more efficiently.

Jul 21, 2021

Learning in Machines & Brains

Leading with generosity

A conversation with Kyunghyun Cho on his major breakthrough in machine translation.

Jul 19, 2021

Announcement

Q&A with Ekua Quansah, CIFAR's Head, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

CIFAR has appointed its first Head, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. She discusses her vision for the ...

Jun 17, 2021

News & Announcements

Find out more about our latest engagements and initiatives.

President's Message

An Announcement from our President & CEO

In May 2022, my second five-year contract as President and CEO of CIFAR will come to an end.

Sep 21, 2021

Announcement

Why the future of being human is the most important question of our time

CIFAR’s Global Call for Ideas is now live. We spoke with Mark Daley, Vice-President, Research abou...

Jun 24, 2021

Announcement

Q&A with Ekua Quansah, CIFAR's Head, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

CIFAR has appointed its first Head, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. She discusses her vision for the ...

Jun 17, 2021

Announcement

Global research network to boost economic opportunities for women agricultural workers in India

Jun 7, 2021

Announcement

Meet the newest CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars: Nineteen outstanding early-career researchers to join six CIFAR research programs

May 26, 2021

Announcement

CIFAR and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) establish CAD $1M research agreement

The funds will support international research collaborations.

May 12, 2021

Artifical Intelligence News

Discover the latest AI news and research that’s changing the world.

Advances

Predicting the perfect storm

AI researcher Samira Kahou is using AI for disaster response

Oct 5, 2021

CIFAR Pan-Canadian AI Strategy

World’s premier AI training program welcomes 300 students from around the world

The 2021 DLRL Summer School attracts hundreds of applicants from more than 56 countries.

Jul 26, 2021

Advances

Irina Rish wants to solve one of AI’s biggest challenges

Her research will enable machines to learn new knowledge more efficiently.

Jul 21, 2021

CIFAR Pan-Canadian AI Strategy

AI talent in Western Canada grows

Jun 9, 2021

Announcement

Global research network to boost economic opportunities for women agricultural workers in India

Jun 7, 2021

AI and Society

Recommendation algorithms could contribute to inequality

Experts say algorithms may impact our cultural preferences.

Jun 3, 2021

In the News

A selection of international news coverage of the global CIFAR research community.

CIFAR in the News

Life on Mars? Billion-year-old water found near Timmins could offer glimpse into the past

Jan 15, 2021

CIFAR in the News

Science gave us excellent vaccines. Why bend the rules?

Jan 15, 2021

CIFAR in the News

We need a homegrown solution for making enough vaccines for every Canadian

Dec 2, 2020

President & CEO in the News

Canada is trying to secure millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses. It should share.

Oct 15, 2020

President & CEO in the News

The true vaccine race isn’t between nations or companies, but between humanity and the virus

Sep 23, 2020

President & CEO in the News

I’m Optimistic That We Will Have a COVID-19 Vaccine Soon

Aug 29, 2020

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Research & Advances

New study reveals Earth’s crust has largest reservoir of water, ahead of ice sheets

A new quantum limit for electrons

Leading with generosity

Briefing to Government of Canada’s Deputy Ministers Committees

Why the future of being human is the most important question of our time

Meet the newest CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars: Nineteen outstanding early-career researchers to join six CIFAR research programs

Brilliant Minds

Deconstructing the conscious experience and “being you”: Q&A with Anil Seth

In Memoriam: Peter Bentley (1930-2021)

In Memoriam: Hugo F. Sonnenschein (1940-2021)

Irina Rish wants to solve one of AI’s biggest challenges

Leading with generosity

Q&A with Ekua Quansah, CIFAR's Head, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

News & Announcements

An Announcement from our President & CEO

Why the future of being human is the most important question of our time

Q&A with Ekua Quansah, CIFAR's Head, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Global research network to boost economic opportunities for women agricultural workers in India

Meet the newest CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars: Nineteen outstanding early-career researchers to join six CIFAR research programs

CIFAR and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) establish CAD $1M research agreement

Artifical Intelligence News

Predicting the perfect storm

World’s premier AI training program welcomes 300 students from around the world

Irina Rish wants to solve one of AI’s biggest challenges

AI talent in Western Canada grows

Global research network to boost economic opportunities for women agricultural workers in India

Recommendation algorithms could contribute to inequality

In the News

Life on Mars? Billion-year-old water found near Timmins could offer glimpse into the past

Science gave us excellent vaccines. Why bend the rules?

We need a homegrown solution for making enough vaccines for every Canadian

Canada is trying to secure millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses. It should share.

The true vaccine race isn’t between nations or companies, but between humanity and the virus

I’m Optimistic That We Will Have a COVID-19 Vaccine Soon

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