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Brainy handful: Prof. Doug Chute shows animal brain used in course research.
Brainy handful: Prof. Doug Chute shows animal brain used in course research.

Brainy handful: Prof. Doug Chute shows animal brain used in course research.

Date6/19/1981
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In a rare bit of scientific detective work, phyicists at Ontario Research Foundation in Sheridan Park proved Canada's 1855 black 12-penny stamp was used in a mailing from Hamilton to England in 1855, boosting its value from about $3,000 to anywhere from $25,000 to $40,000 for owner, a British collector. Principal scientist in applied physics, Eric Chatfield shows enlargement of letter.
In a rare bit of scientific detective work, phyicists at Ontario Research Foundation in Sheridan Park proved Canada's 1855 black 12-penny stamp was used in a mailing from Hamilton to England in 1855, boosting its value from about $3,000 to anywhere from $25,000 to $40,000 for owner, a British collector. Principal scientist in applied physics, Eric Chatfield shows enlargement of letter.
8/23/1978
A stray pup finds sanctuary in the arms of Alan McGinn, founder of a new organization for animal-lovers to provide refuge for lost dogs and cats that might otherwise be used for medical research
A stray pup finds sanctuary in the arms of Alan McGinn, founder of a new organization for animal-lovers to provide refuge for lost dogs and cats that might otherwise be used for medical research
3/23/1971
Family support: B.r.a.i.n.child, the Brain Tumour Research Assistance And Information Network, a group of the families and friends of children with brain tumours, was founded by Dr. James Rutka, front.
Family support: B.r.a.i.n.child, the Brain Tumour Research Assistance And Information Network, a group of the families and friends of children with brain tumours, was founded by Dr. James Rutka, front.
4/9/1998
Demonstration: Prof. Albin Turbak shows how indestructible textiles can be.
Demonstration: Prof. Albin Turbak shows how indestructible textiles can be.
6/9/1988
Demonstration: Prof. Albin Turbak shows how indestructible textiles can be.
Demonstration: Prof. Albin Turbak shows how indestructible textiles can be.
6/9/1988
His current research includes Catholic liberalism and Christian vocation but Prof
His current research includes Catholic liberalism and Christian vocation but Prof
7/17/1980
Sexual enlightener: Men are surprisingly ignorant about their own sexualtiy, says Dr. Richard Milsten, authorof Male Sexual Function: Myth, Fantasy and Reality. He's pictured with his wife, Nancy, who edited the book Milsten's research shows a remarkable number of men believe many of the ludicrous fallacies about potency.
Sexual enlightener: Men are surprisingly ignorant about their own sexualtiy, says Dr. Richard Milsten, authorof Male Sexual Function: Myth, Fantasy and Reality. He's pictured with his wife, Nancy, who edited the book Milsten's research shows a remarkable number of men believe many of the ludicrous fallacies about potency.
9/10/1979
New frontiers: Dr. Michael Sole shows off a gene assembler machine at new cardiovascular research centre in Toronto General where 30 scientists will join forces.
New frontiers: Dr. Michael Sole shows off a gene assembler machine at new cardiovascular research centre in Toronto General where 30 scientists will join forces.
3/7/1989
Prof, Ben Shek will supervise the new U of T course called Understanding Quebec
Prof, Ben Shek will supervise the new U of T course called Understanding Quebec
5/24/1971
Troubled family: Doug Connell, left, who suffered severe brain damage four years ago when a transport truck slammed into his car, can't understand why his parents, Mary and Ron, don't think he's able to handle his former job.
Troubled family: Doug Connell, left, who suffered severe brain damage four years ago when a transport truck slammed into his car, can't understand why his parents, Mary and Ron, don't think he's able to handle his former job.
4/3/1984
Changing course: McDonald's vice-president Peter Beresford shows off pizzas introduced in fast-food chain's menu last March.
Changing course: McDonald's vice-president Peter Beresford shows off pizzas introduced in fast-food chain's menu last March.
12/10/1992
Don Foster, left, head of funeral directors course at Humber College, shows Yves Gauthier, 23, and Jacqueline Paterson, 18, facial reconstruction on a model
Don Foster, left, head of funeral directors course at Humber College, shows Yves Gauthier, 23, and Jacqueline Paterson, 18, facial reconstruction on a model
11/24/1986