Research
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Supplied Researchers examine prehistoric ‘Romeo’ and ‘Juliet’
The story of the dinosaurs “Romeo” and “Juliet” started 75 million years ago in what is now the Gobi Desert…
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Supplied - James Shapiro New liver transport device at U of A keeps organ ‘alive’ outside the body
It may appear to be a nondescript white box on wheels, but the OrganOx Metra has lifesaving potential in the…
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Supplied Dying in a nursing home: Researcher measures distressing symptoms of seniors
A life that has been lived should not be valued less than a life that’s going to be lived, Carole…
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Christina Varvis U of A students F.E.D.U.P. with sexism and discrimination in food industry
If a restaurant requires “sexualized and objectified servers” to sell food, maybe the food isn’t that good, four University of…
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Supplied - Alissa Boyle Engineers host CO2 drag race in WEM
Drag racing and junior high students sounds like a bad mix, until you factor in engineering, science and an innovative…
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Christina Varvis EcoCar engineers to defend title at Shell Eco-Marathon Americas
Balasz Gyenes was “overjoyed” when he motored the University of Alberta’s hydrogen fuel cell EcoCar to victory at the Shell…
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Christina Varvis Tindergrrrls takes a swipe at online harassment
With the invention of user-friendly dating apps such as Tinder, people are starting to take a more digital approach to…
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Supplied Water expert vies for more fluid, sustainable water management
If the water looks clear and smells fine, most North Americans assume it’s ready for cooking, cleaning or drinking. But…
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Lara Kmech Don’t wine, hit the gym: Wine not a gym replacement, U of A researchers say
Trending news reports are suggesting that you should skip the gym and hit the bar instead. But contrary to those…
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Christina Varvis Faculty of Engineering secures $2.8 million for industrial research chair program
The University of Alberta’s Faculty of Engineering continues to secure federally sponsored research opportunities with a new award worth $2.8…
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