Blastocystis is one of the most common microbes found in our guts but its role in human health is poorly understood. Blastocystis infection can lead to diarrhea, nausea, weight loss and fatigue, yet the microbe's presence ...
Evolution
Jul 14, 2023
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It happens every summer: blue-green algae bloom into vast blankets of colorful scum in lakes, disrupting ecosystems and potentially exposing people to toxins.
Ecology
Jul 6, 2023
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New University of Alberta research is fluttering closer to turning chicken feathers into an effective filter for water decontamination.
Biochemistry
Jul 5, 2023
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Adding silicon to soil could help battle clubroot, a deadly disease in canola crops, new University of Alberta research shows.
Agriculture
Jun 20, 2023
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Non-avian dinosaurs were probably in decline long before an asteroid smashing into the Yucatan Peninsula 66 million years ago sealed their fate, according to a University of Alberta paleontologist who says the ancient tale ...
Evolution
May 24, 2023
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Far from keeping up the good work, recipients of internal symbolic awards such as employee of the month or merit certificates perform worse after receiving the accolades, according to a recent international study published ...
Social Sciences
May 11, 2023
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Perseverance, a NASA rover, is collecting rocks on the surface of Mars, more than 200 million kilometers away. Though they could eventually become the most valuable rocks on Earth, the rover has limited space for these samples. ...
Planetary Sciences
May 2, 2023
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A new way to plan for wildfire is moving in the right direction, thanks to University of Alberta researchers.
Earth Sciences
May 1, 2023
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Keeping tree diversity intact in Canada's many forests over the long term can help increase carbon capture and mitigate climate change, according to a new University of Alberta study.
Plants & Animals
Apr 26, 2023
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University of Alberta researchers have developed a new catalyst that could revolutionize how we generate power and purify water. When placed in any type of water and provided with a small amount of power, the catalyst produces ...
Materials Science
Apr 24, 2023
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