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The results of applied and experimental quantum physics research are all around us, having made their way from the lab to the real world in the form of technology like sensors and lasers. But these areas are just two pieces of the larger…

A new $25-million, Alberta-wide initiative is aiming to expand our foundational knowledge of quantum science and pursue transformational research into the potentials of quantum physics.Initiated by a group of visionary donors, Quantum…

Combining a cancer-targeting virus with radiation to treat brain cancer in mice was more effective than either therapy on its own according to University of Alberta research, providing hope for new treatments that combine immunotherapy…

$25 million for new Quantum Horizons Alberta research networkQuantum Horizons Alberta (QHA) is a new $25-million Alberta-wide initiative to expand our foundational knowledge of quantum science and pursue transformational research into the…

A University of Alberta doctoral student has won national, provincial and local literary awards for his first published volume of poetry — all within a single month.Matthew James Weigel received the Gerald Lampert Memorial Award from the…

As an expert in developing artificial intelligence tools to improve health care, Ross Mitchell has always viewed the research process a little differently.For a long time, he explains, the standard approach involved starting with a…

Indigenous researchers at the University of Alberta are taking lead roles in a new national initiative to ensure First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities and individuals have equitable access to participate in — and benefit from —…

Alberta is the biggest honey producer in Canada and has the most honey bees, however, the health and population of the powerful pollinator is under threat. Bee expert Olav Rueppell researches the insect’s biggest threats and has tips to…

The University of Alberta maintained its competitive position among the world’s top post-secondary institutions, bolstered by improvements in key indicators of the quality, quantity and impact of its research, according to the 2024 QS…

The consensus among Jason Acker’s research associates is that cryogenically preserving human organs for transplantation would be a scientific achievement on par with curing cancer, saving millions of lives each year.And it may not be that…