The Canadian Rocky Mountains were formed when the North American continent was dragged westward during the closure of an ocean basin off the west coast and collided with a microcontinent over 100 million years ago, according to a new study by University of Alberta scientists.
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Scientists Edge Closer to Root Causes of Multiple Sclerosis
An international team of researchers led by the University of British Columbia has made a scientific advance they hope will lead to the development of preventative treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS).
Researchers Uncover Indoor Pollution Hazards
When most people think about air pollution, they think of summertime haze, traffic or smokestack exhaust, wintertime inversions, or wildfire smoke.
Berkeley Lab Technology Provides Clarity Amid Hawaiian Water Contamination Concerns
One of the first things that comes to mind when you think of Hawaii are warm, tropical beaches with inviting, clear water.
Drug Makes Tumors More Susceptible to Chemo
Many chemotherapy drugs kill cancer cells by severely damaging their DNA.
How Artificial Intelligence Detects Rare Diseases
Every year, around half a million children worldwide are born with a rare hereditary disease.