Alberta Science

• Dinosaur species laid eggs like reptiles, brooded like birds, new study finds

  The Troodon, believed to be a meter-long meat-eating dinosaur, is considered to have given rise to birds, said a paleontologist at the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller, Alta.

  Science

  Apr 3, 2023
  
• ‘He delighted in being challenged’: Renowned ecologist David Schindler remembered

  David Schindler, known as a bluff, straight-shooting University of Alberta ecologist, died Thursday at age 80.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2021
  
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• Balls of fire: A look at Alberta’s meteor events in 2020

  Globally, there have been over 25,000 reports of meteor events this year, according the American Meteor Society. Alberta’s contribution is roughly 60 meteor events.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2020
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• Alberta-based scientist part of NASA Mars probe looking for signs of life

  Chris Herd of the University of Alberta is one of the advisers on a Mars probe that is to pick up rocks on the red planet, study them, then seal them away to be picked up on a later mission.

  Science

  Jul 28, 2020
• U of A-developed micro-implant could restore spinal function in patients dealing with paralysis

  The research involves extensive mapping of the spinal cord and using a wire thinner than a human hair that can reach deep inside the spine.

  Health

  Dec 4, 2019
• Alberta scientist part of international discovery of ‘piece of the puzzle’ snake fossil

  The discovery is the culmination of years of research and a collaboration between the University of Alberta and Universidad Maimónides in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

  Science

  Nov 20, 2019
• Edmonton doctor to participate in 5-day underwater mission for scientific research

  Dr. Shawna Pandya was selected as part of the five-member scientist team that will take part in the NEPTUNE research mission.

  Science

  Sep 30, 2019