University of Alberta

July 11, 2019 11:50 am

Alberta researchers use AI to detect depression in voices

The study used previous research that suggests the timbre of a person’s voice contains information about their mood. Continue reading →

Canada

July 4, 2019 3:32 pm

Why do insects matter? Alberta bug course will tell you

A new course offered by the University of Alberta — Bugs 101 — is meant to introduce people to the importance of human-insect interactions in the context of climate change and global biodiversity. Continue reading →

Health

June 23, 2019 11:50 am

Calgary pilot program helps recently released prisoners with hepatitis C

A specialist in addictions and internal medicine who focuses on vulnerable populations has launched a pilot program in Calgary to ensure recently released inmates with a history of injection drug use are screened and treated for the virus. Continue reading →

Health

June 4, 2019 6:56 pm

Alberta mom who died shortly after giving birth donates brain, placenta to research

By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter

Doctors didn’t think Sabrina Lauman would live long enough to give birth. She did. Then she passed away and donated tissues to research on her rare dementia. Continue reading →

Environment

May 30, 2019 4:19 pm

Alberta researcher suggests bird personalities vary widely and are tough to change

Research from the University of Alberta is putting a whole new meaning on the term bird brain. Continue reading →

Education

May 27, 2019 2:09 pm

Scientist, advocate for women in science dies at 79

Dr. Margaret-Ann Armour passed away on Saturday at the age of 79. Continue reading →

Health

May 17, 2019 6:00 pm

Don’t be one of the 14 deaths this year: Alberta Injury Prevention Centre on ATV safety

By Margeaux Maron Community Reporter

In addition to the deaths, about 550 people will wind up in a hospital bed, while another 5,500 will require emergency room visits. Continue reading →

Canada

May 17, 2019 11:07 am