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Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Research

Accounting for the social cost of climate change

Law professor makes the case for a carbon levy to compensate those most adversely affected.

October 11, 2023
By Geoff McMaster

Yanet Rodriguez Herrero (left) developed two innovative methods to convert carbon dioxide and glycerol into value-added materials during her doctoral research under supervisor Aman Ullah (right). (Photo: Supplied)

Science and Technology, Research

Researcher develops better ways to convert CO2 and biofuel byproducts into valuable chemicals

A pair of processes could add up to a win-win for industry and the environment.

October 10, 2023
By Bev Betkowski

As private companies join the space race, rules governing research on commercial space flights are needed to ensure it is safe, responsible and inclusive, say international experts who have proposed ethical guidelines. (Photo: NASA)

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

Ethical rules needed for research on commercial space flights, say experts

International group releases guidelines to ensure principles aren’t left behind as private space travel takes off.

October 06, 2023
By Geoff McMaster

Society and Culture, Health And Wellness

Video: ‘Game-changing’ public tennis facility opens more opportunities for community sport

New Saville Tennis Centre offers year-round access for varsity athletes and recreational players of all ages.

October 05, 2023
By Geoff McMaster

Michael Houghton Awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

University of Alberta virologist awarded Nobel Prize

Michael Houghton wins Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice for the discovery of the hepatitis C (HCV) virus.

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Science and Technology, Research

U of A Nobel winner’s impact extends from personal to global

Michael Houghton’s colleagues and trainees describe the determination that led him to discover the hepatitis C virus and continue his quest for vaccines that will save millions of lives.

08 October 2020 By Gillian Rutherford

Research, Science and Technology

COVID-19 has ‘created a new paradigm for developing vaccines,’ says U of A Nobel winner

A vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is essential—and thanks to scientific advances and global will, it will likely come faster than any previous vaccine, according to virologist Michael Houghton.

08 October 2020 By Michael Brown

Research, Health And Wellness

Michael Houghton reacts to receiving Nobel Prize

U of A virologist Michael Houghton explains the only thing that could best receiving a Nobel Prize.

07 October 2020