Tag: Technology & Science

  • Asteroid to pass Earth on Christmas Eve

    Asteroid to pass Earth on Christmas Eve

    Asteroid 2003 SD220 will pass safely, at more than 28 times the moon’s distance. Will it cause earthquakes? Gosh, no. A large asteroid is approaching the Earth-moon system and will provide a good opportunity for radar observations in the days ahead. Asteroid 163899 – also known as 2003 SD220 – will come closest to Earth…

  • Xplornet Acquires Platinum Communications, Serving More Broadband Customers in Alberta

    Xplornet Acquires Platinum Communications, Serving More Broadband Customers in Alberta

      Woodstock, NB – Xplornet Communications Inc., Canada’s leading rural high-speed Internet service provider, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Platinum Communications Corporation. Located in Calgary Alberta, Platinum is one of Alberta’s farthest-reaching providers of broadband services to remote locations. “We’re delighted to welcome Platinum customers to the Xplornet family,” said Mr. Allison Lenehan,…

  • Back to Her Roots

    Back to Her Roots

    University of Alberta Palynologist Eva Koppelhus joins world-leading paleontology team as the new assistant professor and curator of the paleobotanical collection. By Jennifer Pascoe, University of Alberta The newest assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences unites two of the department’s strengths—paleontology and botany. “Botany is one of those studies that is represented in…

  • How Social Media Influences Millennials’ Political Views

    How Social Media Influences Millennials’ Political Views

      Researchers, politicians and marketers are keenly interested in the Millennial generation, born between 1980 and the mid-2000s. Also known as Generation Y, this generation is markedly different than earlier ones. For example, its members are less likely to be affiliated with religion and more likely to be politically independent. This group — America’s most…

  • Honouring a lifetime of Arctic achievement

    Honouring a lifetime of Arctic achievement

    Ian Stirling recognized for research that has led to a new era of understanding of the North. By Jennifer Pascoe on December 10, 2015 Longtime University of Alberta adjunct professor Ian Stirling has been awarded the Weston Family Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Northern Research. The award recognizes the vast collection of work from the…

  • Turner Valley School Integrates Nureva™ Span™ Classroom Collaboration System

    Turner Valley School Integrates Nureva™ Span™ Classroom Collaboration System

      Rural K–6 school adds 20ʹ panoramic system to newly designed learning commons Calgary, Alberta — December 10, 2015 — Nureva Inc., an award-winning collaboration-solutions company, announces the integration of its Span classroom collaboration system WM220e into the learning commons at Turner Valley School, in Turner Valley, Alberta. The Span system has transformed the K–6…

  • EPCOR Addressing Climate Change: Our Perspective

    EPCOR Addressing Climate Change: Our Perspective

      When it comes to the environment and our changing climate, there can be no doubt: there is a need for action. Growing air emissions, left unabated, lead to costly health and environmental impacts. The environment, whether it is watershed protection or recycling of retired electrical equipment, factors into everything we do. In our submission…

  • Ban on Oil Tanker Traffic not Based on Evidence

    Ban on Oil Tanker Traffic not Based on Evidence

    Issuing a moratorium on oil tanker traffic off B.C.’s north coast ignores the evidence on the safety of transporting oil by sea By Kenneth P. Green and Taylor Jackson, The Fraser Institute VANCOUVER, B.C./ Troy Media/ – During the recent election campaign, the new federal government committed to pursuing evidence-based public policy. In the mandate letters delivered…

  • Parks Canada: Photos from Mission Erebus and Terror 2015

    Parks Canada: Photos from Mission Erebus and Terror 2015

      As Mission Erebus and Terror 2015 came to a close at the end of September, Parks Canada released never-before seen photos taken during the expedition. These images showcase the archaeological work at the wreck of HMS Erebus and present, for the first time, a full view of the wreck without the help of radar imagery.…

  • Examining Political and Social Influence in the Fossil Fuel Industry

    Examining Political and Social Influence in the Fossil Fuel Industry

    Parkland Institute receives $2.5 million grant to study systems of power in the corporate resource sector By Scott Harris, University of Alberta It’s no secret that the fossil fuel industry is a key economic driver of the Alberta economy. But what’s less well known is how that central role in the province’s economy translates into…

  • Top-Two Finish for UAlberta at Falling Walls Lab

    Top-Two Finish for UAlberta at Falling Walls Lab

    Lian Willetts’ presentation on prostate cancer metastasis leads to second-place finish at international research competition. By UofA (Edmonton) A University of Alberta researcher’s work to identify patients at greatest risk of prostate cancer cells spreading to another part of the body has earned a top award at a showcase of the world’s best up-and-coming research talent.…

  • CTS Students Preparing for a Bright Future in a Diversified Economy

    CTS Students Preparing for a Bright Future in a Diversified Economy

    Alberta’s Career and Technology Studies provides students with the skills they need for tomorrow’s workforce. Career and Technology Studies (CTS) is designed for high school students in Alberta so they can explore their passions and career options while still in high school. CTS offers students opportunities to develop skills that can be applied in their…

  • Personal Devices: Planning for the Future

    Personal Devices: Planning for the Future

      By Lyle Roberts, Director of Learning Technologies, Foothills School Division With the new school year in full swing, students and teachers are settling into their daily routines. Some of these routines revolve around technology and what can be brought to school to be used on a regular basis. Currently, we have almost as many personal devices as…

  • Child and Youth Advocate promotes the Right to Learn during National Child Day celebrations

    Child and Youth Advocate promotes the Right to Learn during National Child Day celebrations

      Announces rights video contest Child and Youth Advocate Del Graff participated in National Child Day celebrations (Friday) with staff and students at Amiskwaciy Academy, in collaboration with Councilor Scott McKeen from the City of Edmonton and students from City Hall School. The City of Edmonton issued a proclamation recognizing National Child Day in Edmonton and…

  • McGill University scientist wins top award for spinal cord injury research

    McGill University scientist wins top award for spinal cord injury research

    Innovative research aims to improve the quality of life for those living with spinal cord injuries Toronto, Ontario – A researcher from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre has received the 2015 Barbara Turnbull Award for Spinal Cord Research. This annual prize is supported through a partnership between the Barbara Turnbull Foundation, Brain…