People who own, operate or work on a farm have higher suicide rates compared to most other occupations
Author: Bev Betkowski
Geothermal energy could give old oil and gas wells a new lease on life
Retrofitting orphan wells to geothermally heat wintertime water for cattle
Research may lead to more eco-friendly lithium ion batteries
Giving new life to old batteries will be good news for the environment and the bottom line
Want to save the world? Pick up a needle and thread
Awash in a world of “fast fashion,” it’s all too easy for consumers to toss and replace garments that only need minor repairs
PCOS leading cause of menstrual dysfunction, infertility
Polycystic ovary syndrome causes the ovaries to produce abnormally high levels of male hormones
Trees near farmland pay environmental dividends
Shelterbelts and hedgerows reduce emissions of greenhouse gas by an average of 89 per cent
Breakthrough research on protective wear could keep firefighters safe
Research has found that the sulphur content in some high-performance fabrics weakens them when exposed to moisture
Islands in the heat: research reveals urban hotspots
Surface temperatures in Edmonton have increased by as much as 12C compared with surrounding rural areas over the last two decades
New research dispels ‘happy wife, happy life’ stereotype
Men’s and women’s satisfaction in relationships is equally important to predicting happiness
U of A teams up with venture capital firm to advance agricultural innovation
Partnership with SVG Ventures|THRIVE will help researchers and startups move new technologies