President's Insight
Whether it is life-saving devices like the pacemaker or new materials for making cars lighter and stronger, there are multitudes of examples of NRC putting science to work for Canada.
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Shining Bright: NRC Earn Awards
Ottawa's economic development agency recently honoured the city's best and brightest during their annual Awards gala. Three of the twelve categories were scooped by people or groups with strong NRC connections – the Technology Partnership Award, Best Financial Deal Award and the NCIT "Under 40" Award.
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Collaborating On "Next Generation" Fuel Cells
The pressure to develop cleaner, more efficient single sources of energy is the driving force behind the development of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) at NRC and elsewhere. If SOFCs are to become commercially viable, production costs must be lower and the reliability, as well as durability of these systems needs improvement.
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NRC Builds Health Bridges with Latin America
Malaria, meningitis, cholera, and tuberculosis – already challenged public health systems are facing a resurgence of these diseases. A collective response is required to address these global health challenges. Find out how NRC is building health bridges with Latin America.
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Innovation on the Rock... An Ocean of Opportunity
Don't let Newfoundland and Labrador's old world charm fool you. The province is becoming known internationally as a hot bed for ocean technology research. With new companies and partnerships continually sparking growth of this dynamic industry, the world is set to experience this region's tidal wave of innovation!
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International Collaboration Enriches Canadian and Taiwanese Research
Five NRC scientists will get the opportunity to brainstorm in Taiwan thanks to the prestigious Eminent Researcher Exchange Program. Each researcher will spend up to two weeks with a Taiwanese scientific host touring labs, conferring with colleagues and discussing the latest in high tech R&D facilities.
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