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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
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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
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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
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John Lewis is CEO of Nanostics, a company that has launched a blood test for prostate cancer based on technology his team developed at the U of A, which could reduce the need for more invasive tests for patients. (Photo: Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry)
Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness

Blood test for prostate cancer could help avoid unnecessary biopsies

First tool now available to men in Alberta based on technology developed at U of A to predict clinically significant disease.

  • October 05, 2023
  • By Gillian Rutherford

U of A In The News

Statements & Announcements

Historic agreement between Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta and the U of A aims to enhance public education opportunities for students

New agreement aimed at advancing opportunities for Indigenous students
28 September 2023

Statement on the Disposition of an Endowment Fund

27 September 2023

U of A to offer high-demand health-care programs in rural Alberta

More future health professionals will be able to study closer to home and go on to provide vital services in local communities, thanks to new provincial funding.
19 April 2023 By Madisen Gee

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