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Researchers testing cars and roads that talk to each other

News Staff — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 19:43:00 Z

Edmonton is first Canadian city to test technology aimed at improving traffic safety.

Four-billion-year-old rock reveals Earth's early secrets

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 17:30:00 Z

Scientists uncover insights into how Earth's oldest continental crust formed.

The problem with the Travis Vader verdict

Peter Sankoff — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 06:00:00 Z

UAlberta law expert explains why he doesn’t believe the murder conviction will stand and calls on the federal government to (finally!) revamp Canada’s Criminal Code.

5 things to do outdoors at UAlberta this weekend

News Staff — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 19:30:00 Z

Summer’s almost done, so let’s enjoy the weather while we can.

UAlberta summer camps whiz takes next step

Bev Betkowski — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 15:00:00 Z

Kaelin Koufogiannakis has been coming to campus since Grade 7; now she’s starting her first year as a student with a $50,000 scholarship.

New study aims to give transgender people their rightful voices

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 18:00:00 Z

UAlberta researcher recruiting participants for study in transgender communication modification.

New device makes friction count

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 17:00:00 Z

Scientists take inspiration from insects to design resonator that detects dangerous chemicals in the air.

Developing young athletes the Green and Gold way

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 14:00:00 Z

Innovative sports system gives kids skills to enjoy sports more—and potentially reach higher than specialized athletes.

Teaching a new story of Indigenous experience

Scott Lingley — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 15:00:00 Z

Mandatory course challenges future teachers to gain the knowledge they need to engage all students.

Only Canadian-led experiment at Large Hadron Collider gets first results

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 14:00:00 Z

Researchers hopeful that higher-power experiments will reveal elusive magnetic particle.

The (de)composition of a recovering Paralympian

Danielle Peers — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 19:00:00 Z

Former Paralympian and current professor Danielle Peers offers a deeply personal account of coping with the complicated politics of disability as she competed in elite wheelchair basketball.

Polar bears not finding adequate food on land to prevent weight loss

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:37:00 Z

Study reveals that access to food on land is not sufficient to reduce overall mass loss rates of fasting polar bears.

Is parental loneliness leading to less playtime for children?

Michael Brown — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 20:00:00 Z

Occupational therapy study among nearly three dozen research projects receiving SSHRC grants.

Discovery sheds new light on mad cow disease

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:30:00 Z

Researchers use high-resolution electron microscope to reveal 3-D structure of misfolded proteins.

Pigskin Bears look to rebound against Dawgs in home opener

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:00:00 Z

Golden Bears set to clash with Saskatchewan Huskies under the Foote Field lights.

5 things to do on UAlberta campuses this weekend

News Staff — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 21:00:00 Z

Looking for something out of the ordinary to do this weekend? You don’t have to look far.

UAlberta receives $82.5-million infrastructure boost

Michael Brown — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 15:30:00 Z

Major federal and provincial investment will spur improvements to vital research facilities.

Coach goes to school at Rio Paralympics

Bryan Alary — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 20:00:00 Z

UAlberta’s Christine Smyth applies classroom lessons to the sitting volleyball court for Team Canada.

What's behind China's resistance to importing Canadian canola

Bev Betkowski — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 19:30:00 Z

Dubious scientific claim likely masking China’s push to greater agricultural self-sufficiency.

Sleep is for the strong

Wed, 07 Sep 2016 19:00:00 Z

UAlberta expert says university students not getting enough sleep, offers tips to get a better night's rest.

UAlberta awarded $75 million for energy research

News Staff — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 18:00:00 Z

Government of Canada investment establishes the Future Energy Systems Research Institute.

UAlberta maintains strong standing among world's top 100

Tue, 06 Sep 2016 16:00:00 Z

University moves up to 94th worldwide, remains fourth in Canada in latest QS world university rankings.

Old technology could create new savings for light rail transit

Robyn Braun — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 13:00:00 Z

Engineering professors calculate big power and cost savings to be had by using flywheel technology on LRT systems.

New courses, new ideas kick-start academic year

News Staff — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 14:00:00 Z

Breasts, cyborgs, storytelling and entrepreneurial ambitions: check out some of the newest UAlberta courses.

5 LGBTQ-focused resources for K-12 educators

Isabela Varela — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 15:00:00 Z

How can teachers foster safe and inclusive environments in schools? These handy resources can help.

94 calls to action, 3 ways to get started

Charlene Bearhead — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 14:00:00 Z

The journey will be long, but there are some simple actions teachers and schools can take to pave the way for truth and reconciliation.

7 tech tools for readers and writers

Matt Cheung — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:30:00 Z

Teachers: update your tech toolkit for students with these apps, extensions and platforms.

Enter the ninjas

Isabela Varela — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:00:00 Z

Meet three enterprising educators who want your lesson plans, not your nunchucks.

UAlberta honouree fights for rights of others, without batting an eye

Niall McKenna — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 15:00:00 Z

Ophthalmologist and bishop who advanced cause of visually impaired and LGBTQ one of 27 to receive Alumni Awards.

Top 10 tech tools for teachers

Jenna Hoff — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:00:00 Z

From engaging students to saving time on marking, these educational tech tools can help get the school year off to a great start.

Olympic memories

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 19:30:00 Z

Golden Bears volleyball coach Terry Danyluk looks back on the '84 Games.

Sorry, Chomsky: English spelling is hardly 'close to optimal'

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:00:00 Z

Computational linguists disprove long-disputed assertion from one of the world’s best-known linguists that English spelling is just fine.

Polyol made from canola oil leading to new greener products

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 16:00:00 Z

Spray foam, wall and roofing panels among environmentally friendly products being commercialized thanks to new conversion process.

Study explores next 100 years of water supply in Alberta

Olga Ivanova — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:00:00 Z

Researchers project supply and demand issues for South Saskatchewan River basin.

Researchers license technology to prevent injury in wheelchair users

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 06:00:00 Z

Device inspired by wearable tech could help prevent overexertion that can lead to shoulder injuries.

Born to lead

Olga Ivanova — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 08:00:00 Z

C.D. Howe award winner steps up to volunteer and achieve academically.

Engineering athlete running away with national prize

Olga Ivanova — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 07:30:00 Z

C.D. Howe Scholarship winner is also on track to be an Academic All-Canadian.

Study shows circadian rhythm does a lot more than keep time

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 16:30:00 Z

Geneticists make surprising discovery about how our biological clock affects normal development.

Rewriting our DNA

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 16:00:00 Z

Support from NSERC drives Basil Hubbard towards improving genome editing tools.

Cut phosphorus to reduce algae blooms, say scientists

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:00:00 Z

Study shows that removing both nitrogen and phosphorus to reduce algae blooms in lakes is no more effective than removing just phosphorus.

Too hungry to study

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 16:00:00 Z

Study shows that nearly half of UAlberta Campus Food Bank users are severely food insecure.

Alberta's first satellite starts its journey toward final launch

Fri, 12 Aug 2016 21:00:00 Z

It was a champagne send-off for one of UAlberta’s smallest but mightiest devices yet.

Kids learn to make healthy life choices from Rockin' Docs

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 10:00:00 Z

Summer camp inspires Alberta's doctors of the future.

Volunteers essential to discovering which type of dietary fibre is best for our health

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:00:00 Z

Study needs 200 more participants to take a dietary fibre supplement for six weeks.

Robotic gait training for kids with CP—it's cool but does it work?

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 10:00:00 Z

Study recruiting children with cerebral palsy to evaluate Lokomat gait training program.

Changing the landscape of treatment for chronic diseases

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 09:00:00 Z

Groundbreaking research could help prevent immune system “exhaustion” against diseases like cancer and HIV.

Recognizing humility and compassion in your spouse helps predict marital bliss

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:00:00 Z

If you want a happier marriage, it pays to adjust your own perspective, says researcher.

New blood test identifies women at risk of preterm delivery as early as 17 weeks of pregnancy

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 06:00:00 Z

Discovery will help clinicians personalize approaches to prevent preterm birth.

Commercializing Pokémon Go

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 06:00:00 Z

How can retailers capitalize on the summer’s hottest app and catch new customers?

Will Rio 2016 be the worst Olympics ever?

Michael Brown — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 17:00:00 Z

For Brazil, a blown budget is the least of a litany of worst-case scenarios. Where do the Games go from here?