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Science and Technology

Video Spotlight: A race to preserve precious evidence trapped in permafrost

Core samples contain vital clues to ancient life dating back nearly 700,000 years.

August 18, 2025
By Geoff McMaster

New research shows how cattle are adapting their behaviour to cope with extreme summer heat while grazing on rangeland. The findings could help prairie ranchers adapt their herd management practices to a warming climate. (Photo: Carolyn Fitzsimmons)

Business, Science and Technology, Research

Hot on the range: research shows how cattle cope with extreme summer heat

Study could help prairie ranchers manage grazing herds in a warming climate.

August 11, 2025
By Bev Betkowski

New U of A research offers practical insights into how people get trapped in “echo chambers” — and how they can escape from entrenched views about contentious issues. (Photo: Getty Images)

Research, Business, Society and Culture

When debate dies: How good intentions can fuel echo chambers — and how you can break out of them

New research offers practical insights to help prevent contentious discussions from becoming fraught with emotion and moral judgment.

August 05, 2025
By Michael Brown

About one-third of Canadians are willing to financially support bird habitat conservation, according to a survey that offers insights for conservation organizations looking to boost donations. (Photo: © Ducks Unlimited Canada)

Research, Science and Technology

A third of Canadians willing to open their wallets for wetland conservation

Survey offers insights on what makes people more likely to donate and how to make it easier for them.

July 28, 2025
By Adrianna MacPherson

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