New research provides insight into evolutionary origin of the eye

An adult hagfish in a container filled with sea water. New U of A research reveals unexpected similarities between the eyes of hagfish and those of other vertebrates including humans, shedding new light on how our vision evolved. (Photo: Ryan Wayne)

Reading Time: 2 minutes Hagfish eyes uncover unexpected similarities to those of other vertebrates, including humans

Newly discovered fossil named after U of A paleontologist

U of A professor Murray Gingras, pictured at a first-year field school for geology students in 2019, has had a newly discovered 90-million-year-old fossil of an ancient insect burrow named after him by former graduate student Ryan King. (Photo: John Ulan)

Reading Time: 3 minutes Former grad student discovers new trace fossil and names it in honour of former supervisor Murray Gingras

Land Rover Defender utilitarian, retro and capable

Available in two versions, the Defender is arguably the most utilitarian –and retro – model in the company’s lineup. It conveys a sense of ruggedness and capability that sets it apart from most other Rover products

Reading Time: 4 minutes The 2021 version conveys a sense of ruggedness and capability that sets it apart from most other Rover products

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