Society and Culture, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Business, Research
Smartphone swipes reveal clues to how we make decisions From corporate hiring to health care, analyzing touchscreen movements could reshape the science of human behaviour.
January 20, 2025
Health And Wellness, Research
Gluten-free food affordability a struggle for nearly half of Canadian households with kids who have celiac disease Researchers point to “urgent need” to relieve price pressures for families.
January 14, 2025
Research, Health And Wellness
Dementia missing incidents research could boost safety measures Project is the first of its kind to analyze large sets of Canadian data with the aim of creating more effective tools and strategies to prevent people with dementia from going missing.
January 08, 2025
Society and Culture, Health And Wellness, Research
Women are still doing most of the housework Unequal patterns persist for decades throughout relationships and into parenthood, study shows.
January 06, 2025
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Research, Society and Culture, Business
The promise of the psychedelic revolution U of A expert says psychoactive drugs could be “the most dramatic treatment breakthrough in mental health for decades.”
December 10, 2024
Defying gravity: Aspiring astronaut recognized as a role model for women in STEM Engineering grad Makenna Kuzyk receives the Order of the White Rose from Polytechnique Montréal in memory of 14 women who lost their lives 35 years ago.
December 06, 2024
Researchers devise a quicker, more efficient way to make life-saving molecules Improved method for creating nucleoside analogues opens the door to discovering countless treatments for everything from cancer to viral diseases.
December 04, 2024
Health And Wellness, Research
New device to rewarm frostbitten hands and feet could prevent amputations U of A medical team, inspired by sous vide cooking technology, invents a new way to warm up frozen hands and feet.
December 02, 2024
Research, Society and Culture
Le Campus Saint-Jean lance son programme doctoral Les étudiants qui préparent un doctorat en études transdisciplinaires se lanceront dans la recherche bilingue dans les domaines de la science, de la santé, des sciences sociales et des sciences humaines.
November 28, 2024
Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Research
Astrophysics grad models the mysteries of the universe Coleman Dean is fuelled by a love of science fiction and a passion for tackling unsolved problems.
November 25, 2024
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture
Video spotlight: Misinformation expert meets the manosphere New documentary film hosted by Timothy Caulfield examines the hypermasculinity movement in contemporary culture.
November 20, 2024
Research, Health And Wellness
Community-driven collective aims to learn from and empower Indigenous caregivers through research U of A researcher receives funding to foster a network of support, resources and advocacy for caregivers of children, youth and adults with autism.
November 14, 2024
Education graduates need to be better equipped to teach children how to read National survey of graduates reveals teachers enter classrooms with a poor understanding of basic literacy concepts.
November 12, 2024
Science and Technology, Research, Business
New research will help beef producers use genetics to reduce methane emissions in cattle Project aims to make technology easier to adopt on the farm.
November 05, 2024
Research, Health And Wellness
Eating more protein helps patients with colorectal cancer maintain muscle — or even gain it Dietary changes alone could help patients preserve crucial muscle mass and improve their quality of life during chemotherapy, study shows.
October 30, 2024
Research, Science and Technology
Soil pH affects growth of destructive fungus in canola Study suggests producers may need to balance practices to avoid inadvertently trading one crop disease for another.
October 28, 2024
Research, Health And Wellness
AI scribe could help emergency docs save time and improve patient care U of A project to pilot the AI note-taking tool in three Alberta emergency departments.
October 23, 2024
Professor’s family intrigue sparks examination of Oklahoma’s fraudulent past In “Ghosts of Crook County,” Russell Cobb recounts the exploitation of Indigenous people that figures prominently in the history of the Sooner State.
January 16, 2025
Video Spotlight: Smart prosthetic connects the digital and the physical AI-powered “Bento Arm” developed at U of A takes centre stage at international competition.
January 13, 2025
Research, Health And Wellness
Breakthrough research helps young liver transplant patients preserve muscle Pilot study shows resistance training could alleviate adverse outcomes associated with sarcopenia, a type of muscle loss prevalent in transplant patients.
January 07, 2025
Seeing a settler narrative through Indigenous eyes Professor and poet Jordan Abel wins Governor General’s Literary Award for fiction for his debut novel, Empty Spaces, a challenging reimagination of The Last of the Mohicans.
December 12, 2024
Business, Research, Society and Culture, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology
The year in review: 10 stories that inspired us in 2024 From rankings and recycling to health care and AI, the people of the U of A found many ways to shape a better world.
December 09, 2024
Science and Technology, Research
Students spin old clothes into synthetic spider silk — and gold U of A undergrads from four faculties work together to win medal at the worldwide iGEM competition in Paris.
December 05, 2024
Research, Science and Technology
3D printability of pea protein shapes up with plasma treatment Innovation strengthens potential for using the low-cost, nutritious protein source in food products.
December 03, 2024
U of A innovators recognized with ASTech Awards Winning research projects showcase excellence in engineering, health tech, energy and environmental sustainability.
November 29, 2024
Society and Culture, Business, Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology
Lofty goals: Nepali grad focuses on helping children and youth reach their full potential Through her experiences and community involvement, Binita Jirel is bringing together the theory and practice of youth development.
November 27, 2024
Science and Technology, Society and Culture, Health And Wellness, Research
Can you really collaborate with a robot? This PhD grad is working on it Adam Parker uses AI to teach a prosthetic device to give real-time feedback to its user as human and machine learn tasks together.
November 22, 2024
Health And Wellness, Research
New website provides pregnant women with much-needed info on medications Aim is to help women and their clinicians understand which meds are safe to take during pregnancy.
November 19, 2024
Science and Technology, Society and Culture, Research, Health And Wellness
Leading nutrition expert aims to help women tip the scales in their favour against cancer Carla Prado is one of 11 new or renewed Canada Research Chairs at the U of A.
November 14, 2024
Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
Harnessing the power of carbohydrates to improve our health A better understanding of complex molecules called glycans will bring us closer to disease treatments and innovative solutions to health challenges, say leading researchers.
November 07, 2024
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Business
Probing the explosive growth of sports gambling U of A expert says the spread of new addictive forms of online betting is like nothing she has seen before.
November 04, 2024
Society and Culture, Science and Technology
Video Spotlight: Demystifying artificial intelligence by design Pop-up exhibit gives visitors a hands-on introduction to the basics of technology that is reshaping the world.
October 29, 2024
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Research
Research reveals new clues to the mysteries of long COVID Three groundbreaking studies pinpoint immune cells and proteins linked with the lingering condition — and suggest a possible cause.
October 28, 2024
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Research
New drug delivery system could revolutionize genetic medicine U of A-led team overcomes a circulatory roadblock that has prevented gene therapies from reaching their intended targets.
October 23, 2024
Video Spotlight: The chemical engineering of coffee Course explores the science behind the perfect brew — and pits students against one of Canada’s best baristas.
January 15, 2025
Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
Machine learning helps predict ADHD in kindergarten students U of A research team analyzes provincial health data and teachers’ reports as a way to promote earlier diagnosis and treatment.
January 09, 2025
Research, Science and Technology
Human recreation pushing the forest’s largest carnivores further than previously thought New study shows that grizzly bears and wolves stay hundreds of metres away from the busiest human-use trails, making important habitats unlivable.
January 07, 2025
Video spotlight: Laser and soil scientists team up for a fast field test Portable device breaks down soil’s essential elements and texture in seconds, offering a faster way to help farmers grow successful crops.
December 11, 2024
Research, Health And Wellness
How a U of A spinoff company beat the odds to create a new kind of cancer treatment Twelve years of teamwork brings Pacylex to the brink of Phase 2 human clinical trials — a rare feat in new drug development.
December 09, 2024
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness
Game, STEM, match Biomedical engineering student and tennis team captain Emma Rutherford is a disciplined leader on the court and in the lab.
December 05, 2024
Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Research
U of A experts rank among world’s most influential researchers A soil scientist whose work underscores the value of plant biodiversity in soil function is among 10 leading researchers cited most often in their fields.
December 03, 2024
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture
Rehabilitation Medicine satellite program reopens at Augustana Updated program expands to admit more students in a wider range of disciplines, building capacity in rural health.
November 28, 2024
Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Business
Management grad is bullish about his business potential After fleeing Ukraine, Arsenii Litus found the friends and financial support he needed to thrive at the U of A’s Augustana Campus.
November 26, 2024
Science and Technology, Research
Growing grains and legumes in the same fields could be a win-win for crop performance and sustainability An innovative experiment shows promising results in different growing regions across Alberta.
November 21, 2024
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Research
Weight-loss drug found to shrink heart muscle in mice, human cells U of A researchers urge caution about the unknown unintended negative health consequences of trendy anti-obesity medications.
November 18, 2024
Health And Wellness, Research
Conversations between pharmacists and patients reveal factors behind pneumococcal vaccine hesitancy Better understanding why some patients refuse the recommended vaccination helps pharmacists provide more effective counselling and improves uptake, say researchers.
November 13, 2024
Busting myths with the power of math Engineering students solve problems based on common urban myths in a course called “Busting Myths with Analysis.”
November 06, 2024
Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
Researchers simplify digital reconstruction of bones Streamlined process yields accurate, accessible and cost-effective 3D models for studying anatomy and biomechanics.
October 31, 2024
Science and Technology, Research
Deep learning methods lose their ability to learn over time Researchers propose a new algorithm that continually introduces new neurons into artificial neural networks so they become lifelong learners.
October 29, 2024
Research, Science and Technology
U of A engineering researchers lead design and manufacturing of advanced materials for small modular nuclear reactors Far smaller and cheaper than conventional power plants, next-generation reactors could provide clean energy to rural communities.
October 24, 2024