Research
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Olivia DeBourcier Fungi a factor in the fight against mountain pine beetles, U of A research finds
High populations of mountain pine beetles can overwhelm forests by killing trees and altering ecosystems. A University of Alberta study…
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Edmonton Hikers uncover fossil sturgeon that dates back 72 million years
On the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in Capilano Park, a group of hikers came across what would later…
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Computer science completion steadily growing in Alberta high schools, researchers find
The number of high school students completing computer science courses steadily increased between 2009 – 19, according to University of…
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Machine learning could predict the future health of Canadians
A research team at the University of Alberta is using machine learning to predict Canadian’s future mental and physical health…
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Men’s Sheds improve the mental health of rural men, report finds
For retired, rural men, Men’s Sheds can provide a sense of purpose, inclusion, and camaraderie that benefits their mental and…
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Rural Canadians face barriers to accessing cancer clinical trials, study finds
Individuals residing in rural or remote areas across Canada experience barriers in accessing potentially life-saving cancer clinical trials, according to…
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International experts call for rules for commercial research in space
Private companies have begun sending flights to space, a frontier previously accessed primarily by publicly funded organizations. To address ethical…
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New Canada Excellence Research Chair joining University of Alberta
A new Canada Excellence Research Chair is coming to the University of Alberta. He will conduct research in antiviral drug…
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U of A iGem team wins silver medal at international competition
On November 5, a University of Alberta iGem team won a silver medal at the 2023 Grand Jamboree in Paris,…
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Medical students aren’t pursuing family medicine, according to U of A residency director
The lack of available family care physicians in Alberta is a “multi-layered problem,” the University of Alberta’s family medicine residency…
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