Research
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Flickr User Wonderlane 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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Oksoko avarsan: A U of A alum’s tale of discovering the “rescued triple-headed eagle” oviraptorid dinosaur species
When Gregory Funston took his first trip to Mongolia in 2014, he didn’t know what adventure the next few years…
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U of A study maps uncharted territory for cavity-nesting owls in Boreal Forest
A University of Alberta study may help protect two elusive cavity-nesting owls species in the North American Boreal Forest by…
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U of A graduate student’s trace fossil find leads to naming of new marine animal
A University of Alberta graduate student identified a new species of marine organisms through the discovery of a trace fossil…
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U of A researchers begin human clinical trials of new, potentially less harmful, cancer drug
A new cancer drug created by researchers at the University of Alberta is set to begin human clinical trials. The…
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U of A biologists identify factors that influence cougars to select habitats
New research conducted by biologists at the University of Alberta has uncovered novel insight into the various determinants that influence…
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New website aims to address gap in LGBTQ2s+ cancer care
Undergoing cancer treatment can be a traumatic experience, but for many LGBTQ2s+ patients, the myriad ways the medical system fails…
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Looking beyond the surface: U of A study finds fungal networks benefit tree growth
While we often look up to admire the beauty of trees, a new study suggests much more is happening below…
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