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In late 2020, a female coastal wolf collared for a study on predation patterns unexpectedly died in southeastern Alaska.

A team of University of Calgary undergraduates hopes to tackle bird flu by developing a continuous early detection system for the virus. Highly infectious avian influenza, more commonly known as bird flu, has impacted 167 million birds in the U.S. since 2022 and has become more effective at crossing species.

While people from across the globe choose to move to Canada for any number of reasons, for some LGBTQ+ newcomers, Canada represents the freedom and safety they cannot find in their home countries.

UCalgary psychologist Thomas O'Neill leads project to improve mining and construction safety programs, following oilsands death in 2022 After Brandon Nelson died in 2002, while performing routine main

Note to readers: This article contains information about fertility treatments, stillbirth, miscarriage, and pregnancy loss and may be emotionally challenging for those who have experienced any of these.

A career in cattle health was an unexpected choice for Dr. Karin Orsel. She surprised many of her friends and family in the Netherlands when she enrolled in veterinary school at the age of 18.

Researchers to assess new model of care offered at clinic in the Faculty of Kinesiology's Sport Medicine Centre Alex McEwen will never forget the unnerving snap he heard mid-bench press as the major tendon connecting his pectoralis muscle to his right shoulder tore away from the bone completely.

Learn more about the future of agriculture at Creating Tomorrow in collaboration with the Calgary Stampede on April 12 The agricultural sector is witnessing a transformative era, driven by technological innovations designed to tackle age-old challenges.

Giving Day donations widen impact of collaboration event expected to attract dozens of experts on April 15 Can a brief conversation ignite a flame of innovation in health care? An upcoming McCaig Inst

According to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada, one in four Canadians over the age of 85 is living with dementia - and Alzheimer's disease (AD) accounts for more than 60 per cent of those cases.

The University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine's (UCVM) Dr. Susan Kutz D.V.M is leading an expert interdisciplinary team set to revolutionize arctic wildlife conservation with a transformative grant of 2.5 million dollars from the Weston Family Foundation.

UCalgary physicist Eric Donovan explains the science behind the night-time illuminations amidst 2025 solar maximum Last year, the night skies treated Calgarians to more auroral displays than usual.

UCalgary researchers reveal biological differences between the sexes when it comes to chronic pain A new study led by University of Calgary Tuan Trang , PhD, may help to explain why there is an over-representation of women experiencing chronic pain compared to men.

Low-orbit satellites may soon be able to dodge space debris, thanks to a collaboration between scientists from the University of Calgary and the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Danika Kelly realized there was a lack of data regarding female physiology when she tried to research brain injuries in female alpine athletes.

Research project aims to improve maternal child health in First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities Dr. Jennifer Leason's, PhD, most recent research project, Reclaiming Indigenous Birth, was b

Public Health Agency of Canada selects University of Calgary to lead national surveillance program The University of Calgary is leading one of the most comprehensive, active, hospital-based infectious disease surveillance systems for children in Canada that the country has ever had.

Calgary family's $2M gift helps Oncology Outcomes (O2) team make data research discoveries benefiting breast, kidney and lung cancer patients An innovative data research program at the University of C

O'Brien Institute for Public Health highlights students and trainees tackling health disparities through innovative research Public health research plays a vital role in addressing health disparities and improving outcomes for marginalized communities.

UCalgary researchers suggest a data-driven approach that identifies groups of at-risk caribou by movement patterns Researchers at the University of Calgary are suggesting a more comprehensive approach

Researchers across Canada are transforming how arthritis is diagnosed, treated and prevented. Arthritis Society Canada - the country's leading charity supporting arthritis research - has unveiled its Top 10 arthritis research breakthroughs funded by the society in 2024.