Made-in-Alberta sanitizing device kills SARS-CoV-2 virus in 60 seconds
A new made-in-Alberta sanitization product aimed at stopping the spread of SARS-CoV-2 will soon be in use at the Edmonton International Airport and government offices in Calgary and Edmonton, thanks to a partnership with scientists at the University of Alberta’s Biosafety Level 3 Lab.
Childhood exposure to violence puts teens at sexual health risk
Adolescents exposed to family and domestic violence during childhood are at much greater risk of being hospitalised for sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy terminations, according to new research led by The University of Western Australia.
Space telescope ushers in a new age of astronomy
A “game changing” new telescope will soon be blasted into space to embark on a lonely 1.5-million-kilometre orbit around the Sun to provide a clearer view of the ever-expanding universe.
Researchers reveal largest catalogue of gene activators
University of Toronto researchers have created a first-in-class functional catalogue of proteins that activate gene expression, with implications for tailored therapy for cancer and other diseases that occur when wrong genes are switched on.
UBC-grown biotech companies lead global pandemic efforts
Millions of Canadians have received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, but what many may not realize is that a key component of the injection was developed right here at UBC.
Prof. Harry SHUM Appointed HKUST Council Chairman
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) welcomes the appointment of Prof. Harry SHUM Heung-Yeung as the next Chairman of the University Council for a term of three years starting from March 6, 2023.
UQ neurobiologist elected Fellow of the Royal Society
A University of Queensland researcher has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, joining the ranks of eminent scientists from around the world.
Fast-charging lithium-sulphur batteries on the horizon
New research shows that the next generation of lithium-sulphur (Li||S) batteries may be capable of being charged in less than five minutes, instead of several hours as is currently the case.
Western’s Faculty of Health Sciences welcomes signature Brescia programs
The third-year nutrition and dietetics student is one of more than 400 students moving to the new Brescia School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, established May 1 under Western’s Faculty of Health Sciences.
AI-powered automated hearing test okayed by scientists
An AI-powered hearing test is reliably able to check your hearing on a computer or smart phone without clinical supervision according to a study by University of Manchester researchers.
