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An international research team has uncovered the biological process for turning crude oil into natural gas. Their discovery reported in Nature could lead to more energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly ways to produce fossil fuels.
Study of hot weather on rainbow trout has disturbing implications for the potential impacts of climate change on the world's fish.
A University of Calgary biologist is probing the reproductive strategies of nectarless orchids, to find out why some flowers don't reward bees and other pollinators for visiting.
Computer Science and Fine Arts students at the University of Calgary have teamed up to create a video game to raise awareness about imparied driving. The game was designed under the guidance of professor Dr. Jim Parker, with input from the Calgary Police Service. It is currently being judged in the second round of the FuturePlay Game Contest in Toronto.
Co-inventor of famous MBT shoes examines the effectiveness of the footwear on strengthening the myriad muscles in the foot
Economist argues European demand for bison leather was the culprit for near-extinction of buffalo on the Great Plains.
This summer, University of Calgary sports epidemiologist Dale Butterwick — a leader in the field of rodeo injury study and treatment — is opening a registry for catastrophic injuries in pro rodeo to get a better idea of how frequently cowboys around the world are seriously hurt.
The internet database to gain a better understanding of the number and nature of serious rodeo injuries in hopes of finding ways to prevent them in the future. It is the first such registry of its kind for professional rodeo and is based on similar injury registry systems in place for many elite sporting activities. The registry will be used to record details of life-changing injuries including organ loss and paralysis, as well as rodeo-related fatalities.
University of Calgary researcher hopes to advance understanding of autism by studying ancient human searching behavior.
Link between high-fat food and stress uncovered in study published in Journal of Nutrition
World's first image-guided surgical robot to enhance accuracy and safety of brain surgery.
Gallery exhibition showcases unique photographs captured as part of land-use research project
See photos at: www.ucalgary.ca
Plant-based bioplastics, medicines and vaccines could be closer than you think. A group of Canadians have advised government agencies to proceed with implementing a controversial plant molecular farming technology.
