Reading Time: 2 minutes Research by U of A biologists shows detrimental effects on tiny water fleas that are fundamental to freshwater food chains
Category: Science
How changes in ancient soil microbes could predict Arctic future
Reading Time: 3 minutes Changing balance of microorganisms in Arctic soil due to climate change could have widespread effects, according to new research
Antiviral used to treat cat coronavirus also works against COVID-19
Reading Time: 3 minutes Fast-tracked University of Alberta research leads to phase 1 clinical trials
Researchers develop tool to help build better prosthetic limbs
Reading Time: 3 minutes U of A neuroscientists look into the complex physical and mental co-ordination needed for seemingly simple movements
Nicotine withdrawal in zebrafish offers clues to human addiction
Reading Time: 2 minutes Study on how fish respond to nicotine exposure suggests researchers could find ways to more effectively treat withdrawal in people with addictions
Animal grazing reducing biodiversity around the world
Reading Time: 3 minutes Study of unprecedented scale shows less variety of herbivores and pollinators in grazed areas worldwide
COVID-19 and scientific fallibility
Reading Time: 3 minutes The pandemic has underlined that we should neither disregard nor worship uncritically at the altar of science
Why body language matters more than we may notice
Reading Time: 3 minutes From helping Parkinson’s patients to creating more realistic video game characters, paying attention to gestures can improve how we communicate, according to U of A linguist
Communication mistakes undermine the credibility of scientists
Reading Time: 5 minutes Communication mistakes undermine the credibility of scientists at a time when trust is necessary to effectively combat the pandemic
The do’s and don’ts of e-mail etiquette
Reading Time: 3 minutes When it comes to interoffice e-mails, most employees are under the impression that they can be more casual and informal