Research
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Kings Lee Diet and exercise: U of A study finds birds manage body weight the same way as humans
A new study reveals that birds manage body weight through the human-like approach of optimizing a diet and exercise regime.…
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U of A study shows synthesis of carbyne, a material three times stiffer than diamonds, may be possible
Making a substance that doesn’t exist yet might seem like an impossible task, but a new study from the University…
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U of A researcher finds weather on Saturn and Jupiter may be driven by different forces than on Earth
A study by University of Alberta and Harvard University researchers used simulations to unearth new information on the forces behind…
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Buzzing Biology: honey bee researcher joins the U of A
For Olav Rueppell, a biologist studying social insects, honey bees are much more than a friendly buzz heard overhead in…
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Dr. Sanjay Kalra on finding a neuroimaging biomarker for ALS: Challenge Accepted
A U of A researcher is on the quest to find a standardized biomarker for diagnosing and tracking the progression…
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U of A Augustana researchers developing low-cost electrodes to give back to communities in rural Alberta and Kenya
Through experimenting with recycled materials, U of A researchers are giving back to communities by developing low-cost electrodes to donate…
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Reactions to Budget 2021: “strategic investment” to some, tragic cuts to others
Budget 2021, the third budget unveiled by the United Conservative Party (UCP) was met with mixed reactions from stakeholders. Some…
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U of A professor finds COVID-19 pandemic is impairing elementary students’ reading proficiency
After conducting two research studies among students in Edmonton school districts, a University of Alberta professor found that the COVID-19…
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New Hesje Observatory allows Augustana to reach for the stars
A generous donation from a University of Alberta alumnus created the opportunity for Augustana Campus to open a new observatory,…
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Concussions may pose more mental health obstacles than other forms of injury, U of A study finds
A recent study at the University of Alberta hopes to answer new questions regarding the psychological symptoms of brain trauma…
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