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When someone has a cardiac arrest — whether it’s fatal or not — award-winning U of A-led research shows their family members will need care from hospital staff to cope. (Photo: Getty Images)

Families of cardiac arrest patients need care too

U of A-led study honoured as “Article of the Year” by the Journal of Emergency Nursing.

September 09, 2024
By Gillian Rutherford

Alien: Romulus — the seventh film in the long-running franchise — is the latest example of how humans depict extraterrestrials as objects of both fascination and dread. (Photo: Disney)

Society and Culture, Research

Why are we so fascinated with aliens?

Extraterrestrials have a long history of conquering the popular imagination — and reflecting our fears, says space historian.

September 06, 2024
By Geoff McMaster

U of A researchers developed a new protective shirt geared to the needs of wildland firefighters, offering more protection for the shoulders, torso, neck and wrists — the areas most vulnerable to burns. (Photo: Supplied)

Research, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness

New shirt developed by U of A researchers offers better protection for wildland firefighters

Prototype’s 3D fabric provides air gaps to protect areas most vulnerable to burns.

September 05, 2024
By Bev Betkowski

(From left) Cressida Heyes, Tee Guidotti, Stephanie Green, Narges Noori and Martha White are among the latest U of A inductees to the Royal Society of Canada and its College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. (Photos: Supplied)

Science and Technology, Society and Culture, Research

Five leading U of A researchers join the Royal Society of Canada

Recognition highlights excellence in diverse disciplines.

September 04, 2024
By Bev Betkowski

Michael Houghton Awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

University of Alberta virologist awarded Nobel Prize

Michael Houghton wins Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice for the discovery of the hepatitis C (HCV) virus.

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Science and Technology, Research

U of A Nobel winner’s impact extends from personal to global

Michael Houghton’s colleagues and trainees describe the determination that led him to discover the hepatitis C virus and continue his quest for vaccines that will save millions of lives.

08 October 2020 By Gillian Rutherford

Research, Science and Technology

COVID-19 has ‘created a new paradigm for developing vaccines,’ says U of A Nobel winner

A vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is essential—and thanks to scientific advances and global will, it will likely come faster than any previous vaccine, according to virologist Michael Houghton.

08 October 2020 By Michael Brown

Research, Health And Wellness

Michael Houghton reacts to receiving Nobel Prize

U of A virologist Michael Houghton explains the only thing that could best receiving a Nobel Prize.

07 October 2020