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Science and Technology, Research
Long-term study shows water fleas adapt to sunscreen ingredients
New research provides a fuller picture than previous short-term studies showing harmful effects on sensitive freshwater invertebrates.

Society and Culture
U of A leads the nation in nursing and petroleum engineering based on latest QS subject rankings
Eighteen subjects rank among Top 100 in the world, highlighting the institution’s continued excellence at an international level.

Research, Health And Wellness
Machine learning programs predict risk of death based on results from routine hospital tests
Computer analysis can help the health-care system “learn” by providing information vital to improving care, says researcher.
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