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Research, Science and Technology

Uncovering ‘silent’ species losses key for conservation efforts: study

To get the most accurate view of biodiversity, we need to look beyond what’s there and find out what’s missing, says plant ecologist.

May 14, 2025

Research, Science and Technology

Mathematicians solve centuries-old mystery of how ‘broken’ tulips get their stripes

Computer model accurately simulates how a viral infection causes the distinctive pattern.

April 14, 2025

Science and Technology, Research

Computing science professor wins ‘Nobel Prize in computing’

Richard Sutton is co-recipient of the 2024 A.M. Turing Award for his work as one of the founders of reinforcement learning.

March 05, 2025

Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology

Rheumatology enters the chat: research projects use AI and collaborative thinking to improve patient care

Research to develop an empathetic chatbot and reduce a side-effect of anti-cancer drugs among 28 U of A projects receiving nearly $20 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.

February 12, 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

Science and Technology

U of A innovators recognized with ASTech Awards

Winning research projects showcase excellence in engineering, health tech, energy and environmental sustainability.

November 29, 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

Science and Technology, Society and Culture, Research

Five leading U of A researchers join the Royal Society of Canada

Recognition highlights excellence in diverse disciplines.

September 04, 2024

Science and Technology, Research

Researchers discover optimum twilight time for plant growth

Findings could have implications for adapting agriculture and horticulture to a changing climate.

August 06, 2024

Research, Science and Technology

Wildlife expert earns kudos for bridging gap between city dwellers and wild inhabitants

Wildlife biologist Colleen Cassady St. Clair receives a U of A Community Scholar Award for building awareness about the behaviour of wild animals living in urban areas.

May 09, 2024

Science and Technology, Research

From Edmonton to CERN and back: U of A physicists land Breakthrough Prize

U of A researchers recognized for decades of key contributions to the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider.

April 24, 2025

Research, Science and Technology

Study offers a look beneath the surface of muskrat behaviour

New research could help protect and manage an animal considered both beneficial and invasive.

April 10, 2025

Science and Technology

U of A life sciences research gets a $100M lift

New funding from the Alberta government will transform a venerable building into a hub for solving the most urgent problems of our time.

March 04, 2025

Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Research

New climate adaptation course fills knowledge gap for urban planners

Research reveals most Canadian urban planners enter the field without learning enough about strategies to help communities facing growing climate impacts.

January 23, 2025

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

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, Business, Science and Technology

Maclean’s rankings highlight U of A excellence in nursing, education

Five programs ranked among the finest in Canada, showcasing expertise in a range of fields.

October 18, 2024

Research, Science and Technology

The means for mapping martian meteorites

Researchers find a way to identify the impact craters from which the majority of Martian meteorites originate, advancing our understanding of Mars’ chronology and geology.

August 19, 2024

Science and Technology, Research

Newly discovered snake species provides insight into reptile social behaviour and development

Four unusually well-preserved snake specimens deepen our understanding of an entire category of snakes and the way they behave.

July 18, 2024

Research, Science and Technology

T. rex: about as smart as your average crocodile

New research refutes earlier claim the massive dinosaurs were as smart as primates, even capable of using tools

April 29, 2024

Science and Technology, Research

All-out approach needed to curb chronic wasting disease ‘hotspots’ on farms, study suggests

Removing access to some but not all food attractants could increase the risk of transmission of the fatal disease among mule deer.

April 23, 2025

Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Research

The ‘smartwear revolution’ begins: clothing with built-in sensors will improve balance, reduce injuries and support people with muscle weakness

Interdisciplinary U of A team wins $24-million federal grant to advance the frontier of assistive technology.

March 19, 2025

Science and Technology, Research

Double threat: research shows how two gut parasites disrupt honeybee behaviour

Colony health and productivity are at risk when bees are infected with parasites found all over the world.

March 03, 2025

Research, Business, Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness

U of A ranked in the Top 100 worldwide in five subjects

Excellence in a broad array of disciplines shows in Times Higher Education’s latest ranking.

January 22, 2025

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, 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