Scientists studying the digestive system of a curious wood-eating crustacean have discovered it may hold the key to sustainably converting wood into biofuel.
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New Review Highlights Importance of Good Sleep Routines for Children
Sleep hygiene—which includes practices like providing a cool and quiet sleeping environment or reading before bedtime to help kids unwind—is increasingly popular among parents looking to ensure their children get a good night’s rest.
Free, publicly available health data proves to be research gold mine
It's a popular question: What did you do over the summer? For Lubaba (Aurna) Khan, the summer of 2018 will be one she will never forget.
Better Sleep — Not ‘All-Nighters’ — Helps Students on Final Exams
Students given extra points if they met “The 8-hour Challenge” — averaging eight hours of sleep for five nights during final exams week — did better than those who snubbed (or flubbed) the incentive, according to Baylor University research.
Muscles know best
New research into muscle fibre from SFU’s Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology could eventually help cyclists and other athletes maximize their performance, and inform new treatments for stroke victims and others suffering from motor impairment diseases.
Study shows precipitous decline in population of adult rainbow trout in Bow River
The population of adult rainbow trout in the Bow River has declined dramatically in recent years, a trend that puts at risk the world-famous recreational fishery, University of Calgary scientists have found.