A Growing Threat: New Insight Into Deadly Fungal Invasion of the Lungs
The discovery reveals a new target for combating the deadly invader. Aspergillus and other fungi are so ubiquitous in our environment that we inhale hundreds…
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Scientists Uncover a Surprising New Benefit of Flu Vaccination
A recent University of Calgary study indicates that the annual flu vaccine lowers the risk of stroke. According to researchers from the University of Calgary,…
“Astonishing” – Cat’s Eye Nebula Seen in 3D for the First Time
Astronomers Discover Rings with Near-Perfect Symmetry in the Cat’s Eye Nebula Researchers have constructed the first computer-generated three-dimensional model of the Cat’s Eye Nebula, revealing…
Floating in Space Might Seem Exciting, but It Has Serious Consequences
According to a new study, six months in space is equivalent to decades of bone loss on Earth. Have you ever wondered whether you have…
Junk Food and the Brain: How Modern Diets Lacking in Micronutrients May Contribute to Irritability and Anger
Emotional, non-rational, even explosive remarks in public discourse have escalated in recent years. Politicians endure insults during legislative discussions; scientists receive emails and tweets containing…
Generic Drug Hydroxychloroquine Delays Disability for Least Treatable Form of Multiple Sclerosis
Research results open door for potential larger scale study of generic drug for MS. A University of Calgary study has found promising results for the…
Scientists Identify a New Species of Giant Birdlike Dinosaur
The mystery of the world’s largest dinosaur eggs has been solved, paleontologists have identified the Baby Louie specimen as the embryo of a new species…
Scientists Show That Atoms Can Work Collectively to Share Light
In a newly published study, scientists showed “photon-mediated interaction” between artificial atoms confined to a one-dimensional quantum system. An international team of scientists has shown…
New Approach Enhances Quantum-Based Secure Communication
Researchers from the University of Calgary have developed a new quantum key distribution (QKD) system that implements a recently discovered new QKD protocol to enhance…
