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Researchers testing cars and roads that talk to each other
Stuck in traffic again? New smart vehicle technology being tested in Edmonton could make your commute faster and safer. (Photo: Faculty of Engineering) Smart vehicle technology is being used on the streets of Edmonton, making it the first Canadian city to see cars “commun...
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Stuck in traffic again? New smart vehicle technology being tested in Edmonton could make your commute faster and safer. (Photo: Faculty of Engineering) Smart vehicle technology is being used on the streets of Edmonton, making it the first Canadian city to see cars “commun...
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Four-billion-year-old rock reveals Earth's early secrets
Scientists uncover insights into how Earth's oldest continental crust formed.
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Scientists uncover insights into how Earth's oldest continental crust formed.
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The problem with the Travis Vader verdict
This week’s Travis Vader murder verdict offered a vivid illustration of some of the best and worst features of Canadian criminal justice. In Germany, on a research sabbatical, I marvelled at the fact that for the first time I was able to watch a Canadian murder decisi...
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This week’s Travis Vader murder verdict offered a vivid illustration of some of the best and worst features of Canadian criminal justice. In Germany, on a research sabbatical, I marvelled at the fact that for the first time I was able to watch a Canadian murder decisi...
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5 things to do outdoors at UAlberta this weekend
With so many ways to get some glorious sunshine this weekend, why stay at home? (Photo: Richard Siemens) Summer may be ending next week, but the weather’s still fine and there are plenty of chances to enjoy it this weekend. Here are five ideas to get you going.Lace up you...
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With so many ways to get some glorious sunshine this weekend, why stay at home? (Photo: Richard Siemens) Summer may be ending next week, but the weather’s still fine and there are plenty of chances to enjoy it this weekend. Here are five ideas to get you going.Lace up you...
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UAlberta summer camps whiz takes next step
President's Centenary Citation winner Kaelin Koufogiannakis is starting her first year as a science student at UAlberta, but she's no stranger to campus. (Photo: Richard Siemens) Starting her first year of studies at the University of Alberta is no biggie for Kaelin Koufo...
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President's Centenary Citation winner Kaelin Koufogiannakis is starting her first year as a science student at UAlberta, but she's no stranger to campus. (Photo: Richard Siemens) Starting her first year of studies at the University of Alberta is no biggie for Kaelin Koufo...
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New study aims to give transgender people their rightful voices
Communication is an important part of a person’s identity. As humans, we often rely on characteristics of communication, such as the sound of the voice, when making decisions about a person’s gender. How we speak and act can often affect the way our gender is perceived by others and even ourselve...
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Communication is an important part of a person’s identity. As humans, we often rely on characteristics of communication, such as the sound of the voice, when making decisions about a person’s gender. How we speak and act can often affect the way our gender is perceived by others and even ourselve...
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New device makes friction count
Scientists take inspiration from insects to design resonator that detects dangerous chemicals in the air. By on September 15, 2016
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Scientists take inspiration from insects to design resonator that detects dangerous chemicals in the air. By on September 15, 2016
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Developing young athletes the Green and Gold way
To reach the elite level in sports, budding athletes have to specialize early and train year-round. Or do they? University of Alberta researchers are showcasing an innovative athlete development program that helps kids learn skills to enjoy sport more, stay involved longer and potentially reach e...
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To reach the elite level in sports, budding athletes have to specialize early and train year-round. Or do they? University of Alberta researchers are showcasing an innovative athlete development program that helps kids learn skills to enjoy sport more, stay involved longer and potentially reach e...
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Teaching a new story of Indigenous experience
Evelyn Steinhauer with interim dean of education Randy Wimmer (Photo: Faculty of Education) Evelyn Steinhauer says her dissertation for completing her PhD in the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Education begins with a story about a young Indigenous girl starting her fi...
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Evelyn Steinhauer with interim dean of education Randy Wimmer (Photo: Faculty of Education) Evelyn Steinhauer says her dissertation for completing her PhD in the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Education begins with a story about a young Indigenous girl starting her fi...
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Only Canadian-led experiment at Large Hadron Collider gets first results
Researchers hopeful that higher-power experiments will reveal elusive magnetic particle.
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Researchers hopeful that higher-power experiments will reveal elusive magnetic particle.
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The (de)composition of a recovering Paralympian
Danielle Peers competed for Team Canada in wheelchair basketball from 2003 to 2008, winning bronze at the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens. She was named World's Most Valuable Player at the world championships in 2006. (Photo: Wheelchair Basketball Canada) It is dark here....
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Danielle Peers competed for Team Canada in wheelchair basketball from 2003 to 2008, winning bronze at the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens. She was named World's Most Valuable Player at the world championships in 2006. (Photo: Wheelchair Basketball Canada) It is dark here....
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Land-based food does not reduce mass loss for polar bears during ice-free season
Study reveals that access to food on land is not sufficient to reduce overall mass loss rates of fasting polar bears. By on September 13, 2016
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Study reveals that access to food on land is not sufficient to reduce overall mass loss rates of fasting polar bears. By on September 13, 2016
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Is parental loneliness leading to less playtime for children?
Could kids be getting less playtime outdoors because their parents are lonely? That's one idea UAlberta researcher David McConnell aims to test in a new SSHRC-funded study. Loneliness is no longer the strict domain of the lonely. Over the past few decades, many parents ha...
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Could kids be getting less playtime outdoors because their parents are lonely? That's one idea UAlberta researcher David McConnell aims to test in a new SSHRC-funded study. Loneliness is no longer the strict domain of the lonely. Over the past few decades, many parents ha...
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Discovery sheds new light on mad cow disease
Researchers use high-resolution electron microscope to reveal 3-D structure of misfolded proteins.
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Researchers use high-resolution electron microscope to reveal 3-D structure of misfolded proteins.
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Pigskin Bears look to rebound against Dawgs in home opener
Golden Bears set to clash with Saskatchewan Huskies under the Foote Field lights.
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Golden Bears set to clash with Saskatchewan Huskies under the Foote Field lights.
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