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Understanding the building blocks of quantum research is key to innovation, say experts

June 16, 2023

A new donor-supported network in Alberta will help lay the theoretical foundations for a technological revolution on the horizon.
Geophysics at the University of Alberta: A longstanding and vibrant tradition

June 05, 2023

Geophysical research at the University of Alberta has a long and rich history. Professor Mirko van der Baan takes us from its beginnings in 1954 to the questions researchers are working to answer today.
Research explores how fungi become drug-resistant

January 31, 2023

As resistance to antimicrobial drugs rises, understanding the mechanisms at play could help doctors treat patients, says biophysicist Daniel Charlebois.
Westcott donation creates lasting legacy for family and for physics research in Canada

January 24, 2023

The late physics research pioneer Carl Westcott came from humble origins and benefited from scholarships. His nephew says he wanted to pay it forward.
Meet John Thibault: Entrepreneur, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, and MSc, Physics

November 30, 2022

John Thibault had already accomplished a lot before he began his MSc in physics. A successful entrepreneur and (now retired) Canadian Armed Forces soldier, he was part of the United Nations Peacekeepers operation that was awarded the 1988 Nobel Peace Prize.
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