Tasmanian school students set to dive into national submarine challenge
The Australian Maritime College (AMC) is proud to partner with Re-Engineering Foundation Australia (REA) to bring its renowned SUBS in Schools Technology Challenge to Tasmania for the first time.
Funding awarded to bring transformational projects to life
Five projects led by Massey researchers, some involving co-leadership with partner entities, have been awarded more than $31 million from the 2023 Endeavour Fund.
Yo-yos offer a first foray into manufacturing at scale
Students in 2.008 (Design and Manufacturing II) learn about manufacturing processes for everyday products, and work in teams to design their own yo-yos.
Moccasin fragment reveals precolonial connection between Subarctic and Southwest
New research by Lakehead University anthropologist Dr. Jessica Metcalfe and colleagues provides direct evidence for long-distance connections among precolonial Dene peoples...
Gene-edited chickens in fight against bird flu
Scientists have used gene editing techniques to identify and change parts of chicken DNA that could limit the spread of the bird flu virus in the animals.
Powerful brain imaging provides new insights on neurological symptoms of COVID-19
A team of Western scientists and clinicians is combining powerful brain imaging tools with Alzheimer’s and epilepsy expertise to better understand the effects of COVID-19 on the brain.
Studies confirm an overlooked risk for cardiovascular disease
“Bad” cholesterol isn’t the only culprit linked with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a trio of recent University of Alberta studies...
Argyle Scholarship support praised
She is one of 10 recipients of the $6000 award established by Lincoln University in 2020, in recognition of the contribution of Marlborough’s Gordon Holmes to farming and education...
University of Alberta’s strong subjects stand out in two global rankings
Two respected global rankings released last week highlight the University of Alberta’s strength in teaching and research across an array of disciplines including health, science, engineering and education.
A safer way to deploy bacteria as environmental sensors
Encapsulating modified bacteria in tough hydrogel spheres prevents them from spreading genes to other microbes.
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