Lab set to be coldest in Canada
Victoria Pham, Gateway Writer
A University of Alberta physicist’s laboratory is set to become the coldest place in Canada thanks a new piece of specialized equipment.
Mustard seed a possible new food preservative
Rachel Singer, Gateway Staff
A University of Alberta student has discovered a compound from a mustard seed that could potentially be used as a natural food preservative.
Trying on clothes in front of others can lower self-esteem
Jacquelin Gregoire, Gateway Writer
Intense comparisons in change rooms while shopping can be harmful to both customers’ self-esteem and product sales, a University of Alberta study has found.
Alberta’s whitebark pine in danger
U of A researcher examines the impact of beetles on the diminishing trees
Kenan Kigunda, Gateway Writer
Beetle infestations that have ravaged British Columbia forests are now threatening the precarious existence of Alberta’s whitebark pine trees, according to a recent study at the University of Alberta.
Vice-President wins top medical prize
April Hudson, News Editor
Canada’s top medical prize was awarded to one of the University of Alberta’s most esteemed researchers last week.
Oilsands firms allegedly fail to report environmental impact
Rachel Singer, Gateway Staff
Researchers at the University of Alberta are hoping their study will have an impact on the way oilsands mining companies in Alberta inform the public about their environmental plans.
Future head injuries likely after concussion
Rachel Singer, Gateway Staff
University of Alberta researchers have found that people who injure their heads while playing sports are more likely to incur future head injuries.
U of A paleontologist sinks teeth into T. Rex research
Ravanne Lawday, Gateway Staff
The teeth of the Tyrannosaurus Rex were more than just dangerously sharp — their deadly smile included pearly whites of all shapes, sizes and edges, according to a recent University of Alberta study.
Autoimmune disorders reconsidered
Researcher examines how the body’s control of T-cells can prevent diseases like diabetes
Rachel Singer, Gateway Staff
University of Alberta researchers have made a discovery that could affect the way scientists look at autoimmune disorders.
U of A looks to restore vision in patients with eye disease
Medical team recently awarded a $1.3 million research grant to treat choroideremia
Rachel Singer, Gateway Staff
A rare inherited genetic disorder that eventually leads to blindness in males may soon be a problem of the past thanks to a $1.3 million research grant awarded to a University of Alberta medical research team.
Winning at cheating: a not so comprehensive guide
03/30/2012
Life is hard. There’s no secret or manual — we’re all just sort of playing it by ear. There’s no right or wrong way to go through life, just an easy way and a hard way. The hard way involves work, dedication, motivation, aggravation, archaeological excavation, rhyming skills, etc. So we can all agree the hard way is way too hard. It’s clear you need to take the easy way out. After all, with great effort comes great responsibility.
New Dean of Science has high hopes for his faculty
05/20/2012
Artificial intelligence has been the focus of Jonathan Schaeffer’s research during his past 28 years at the University of Alberta, but his new role as Dean of Science will rely solely on his own intelligence.
The Gateway Opinion Podcast Sells Out!
For the final show of the year, Ryan, Darcy and Adrian sit down for an hour and talk about stuff they like.
