Climate and ecosystems are changing, but predation on shorebird nests has changed little across the globe over the past 60 years, finds an international team of 60 researchers.
No Evidence for Increased Egg Predation in the Arctic
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U of A Researchers Developing New Treatment That Could Help Protect People with Cardiovascular Disease
New University of Alberta research is paving the way for the first medical treatment to help protect people from cardiovascular disease by boosting the body’s natural defences.
Sediment From Fishing Choking Out Sea Sponges
Sediment stirred up from fishing activity has a detrimental effect on reef-building sea sponges in northern British Columbia, according to a new study by University of Alberta biologists.
Sea Turtle Fingerprints Help Unlock Population Secrets
Just like forensic scientists use DNA fingerprinting to solve a crime, scientists can study sea turtle DNA to unlock important clues about their biology.
Carbon-Neutral Fuel Made from Sunlight and Air
Researchers from ETH Zurich have developed a novel technology that produces liquid hydrocarbon fuels exclusively from sunlight and air.
Surprisingly Large Carbon Uptake By North American Biosphere During El Niños
New analysis of NOAA’s long-term air samples by NOAA and CIRES scientists finds that the North American terrestrial biosphere takes up unexpectedly large amounts of carbon in response to elevated carbon dioxide levels during El Niño years.
