Commercial octopus farming, currently in developmental stages on multiple continents, would have a negative ripple effect on sustainability and animal welfare, concludes a team of researchers in a newly published analysis.
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From Natural Rubber to Medical Glove
An Ohio State University researcher and her team have created the first medical glove that can block radiation while meeting federal guidelines and not triggering allergic reactions.
Failed Northern Settlement Subject of Documentary
A little-known episode in Canadian history will find a national audience Sunday, thanks to a team of University of Windsor filmmakers.
Tiny Silicon Particles Could Power Lithium Ion Batteries With 10 Times More Capacity
University of Alberta chemists have taken a critical step toward creating a new generation of silicon-based lithium ion batteries with 10 times the charge capacity of current cells.
To Sleep Well, Let Yourself Be Rocked!
Anyone who has ever put a baby to sleep by gently cradling it or has ever taken a nap in a hammock knows that rocking promotes sleep. But why?
Study the First to Examine Use of Precision Agriculture in Irrigation Farming in Alberta
Given the importance of irrigation to the southern Alberta economy, two University of Lethbridge economists wanted to know if agricultural producers who irrigate are using precision agriculture technologies.