NRC research highlights for 2018 - Transcript
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2018 has been a year of ground-breaking science achievements.
- We made wheat more resilient and productive for farmers
- We developed a single quantum dot laser for faster optical communication
- We launched a world first – the Centre for Air Travel Research
- We developed a spray technology that will revolutionize electric motors
- We helped Canada's building and infrastructure become more climate resilient
- We worked with partners to preserve and revitalize Indigenous languages
- We leveraged ultrasonic technology to improve the safety of miners
- We celebrated 100 years of astronomical discovery
- We developed a process to produce a new Ebola vaccine
- We launched the Government of Canada's first live trial of blockchain technology
- We renewed Canada's EUREKA membership to support international co-innovation
- We developed a miniaturized lab to analyze medical samples during space travels
- We contributed to the redefinition of the kilogram
- We reduced foodborne illnesses through smart processing and packaging
- We won an international award for our contributions to ice engineering
- Paul Corkum received the highest accolade of the UK's Institute of Physics
- We helped innovative businesses connect to the global research community
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