How bugs and worms could help restore land after industrial use
The tiny creatures teeming in the dirt under our feet don’t seem important, but University…
How to help cities improve planning for natural disasters
As natural disasters like fire, extreme heatwaves and flooding are on the rise globally due…
Would you eat chicken raised on a diet of insects?
Eating chicken raised on a diet of bugs or algae may sound downright unappetizing to…
Oldest human DNA ever found in Africa uncovered.
A University of Alberta anthropologist has uncovered the oldest human DNA yet found in Africa,…
Regular exercise, healthy diet could improve odds of surviving cancer
Engaging in regular physical activity and following a healthy diet could help cancer survivors increase…
How antibodies are fine-tuned to fight infection
Researchers have uncovered new information about a cellular mechanism in the immune system that provides…
Seasons come and go, but where did they get their names?
Last fall when I looked out my door, most of the leaves had fallen, the…
Helping women with Type 1 diabetes live longer, healthier lives
“You’re stronger than you think,” said diabetes researcher Jane Yardley, as she clinked the 306-pound…
Effectiveness, public perceptions of carbon storage technology studied
Carbon capture and storage facilities can sequester large amounts of carbon dioxide emissions and prevent…
Public health researcher a lead author on global report on climate change
Agricultural policy-makers, wastewater treatment engineers, crisis counsellors and allergists all have something in common, although…