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A is for astonishing. B is for bouncing back. C is for captivating: words to describe the improvement among struggling young readers as a result of a University of Alberta-led literacy intervention program.Amid declining reading levels…

Exercise has a beneficial effect on the lining of arteries in postmenopausal women, according to a recent review. When the cells lining the arteries are healthy, this could help prevent heart diseases such as coronary artery disease.…

The first ever Canadian rover to set wheels on the moon is under construction for a mission set to launch as early as 2026. The rover will explore the south polar region of the moon in a search for frozen water in the lunar soil. The…

As generative AI becomes more widespread, the Office of the Provost has heard from across the University of Alberta that current guidance would be helpful on how to approach generative AI in learning environments. Because of this, the U…

The University of Alberta will take the lead on a new research hub for pandemic preparedness in recognition of the university’s cross-disciplinary strength in developing tools to fight COVID-19 and other potential pandemic diseases.“To…

In a study that gives new meaning to retail therapy, University of Alberta marketing researchers have found that consumers who feel lonely will often turn to brands that exude warmth.“We found that excluded or lonely people tend to choose…

Tennis Canada and Rogers have partnered with the University of Alberta to bring their Year-Round Community Tennis Courts Program to Edmonton. This makes Edmonton one of four municipalities to receive funding to develop six new fully…

Chances are, you’ve never seen an art show quite like this.You put on a virtual reality headset and are immersed in a three-dimensional, 360-degree scene, invited to grapple with our embodiment in the digital world.In one installation…

University of Alberta researchers have uncovered a worrying trend in the dispensation of asthma medications that if addressed could improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital visits.In research published online, the team looked back at…

A University of Alberta-led research team has propelled our understanding of how faraway spiral galaxies formed and evolved, thanks to the powerful capabilities of the James Webb Telescope.Study co-author Erik Rosolowsky, a professor in…