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Rethinking the environment

Dr. Christopher Hugenholtz and his research team are discovering that wind erosion is essential to preserving a balanced ecosystem. Thoughts of wind erosion bring to mind vivid imagery of the 1930s dust bowl – wind ripping away valuable topsoil as it blackens prairie skies and paints a picture of agricultural devastation.

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Non-profit payback

There have been many nights over the last 16 years that Dr. Mary Runté has gotten little, if any, sleep. Raising two children has been no small factor in the equation, but even before Runté took on motherhood – the role by which she admittedly defines her life and holds most

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Understanding the brain's role in movement

While people like to describe themselves as left- or right-brained, we all rely on both hemispheres to function normally. However, neuroscientists haven't been certain whether both contribute equally to the production of skilled movements. "There is an abundance of literature on sensory-motor integration and on goal-directed movements

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Reviving history

The name Hildegard von Bingen may not ring a bell, but her compositions, written in the 12th century, left an indelible mark on music – and women's – history. It's only been in recent decades that academics have begun to seriously study the German nun's contributions

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New faces in University Library are all about service

The University of Lethbridge Library [http://www.uleth.ca/lib/] continues to be an innovative campus leader, and it's reflected in the new personalities they bring into the fold. A year ago, new University Librarian Alison Nussbaumer was introduced, bringing a fresh approach to the highest post in

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Energy in a can: the real story on energy drinks

Energy drinks claim to boost your energy and improve performance but they are different from sport drinks such as Gatorade or PowerAde, which have small amounts of carbohydrate and electrolytes. Here's a look at what energy drinks contain. Caffeine. Energy drinks have caffeine listed as Guarana, yerba mate

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Understanding what's in our water

As Alberta's economy and population grow, the demand for water is soaring and so is the need to know how well we're managing this invaluable resource. Canada Research Chair and U of L researcher Dr. Alice Hontela is adding to the well of knowledge by seeking

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Registration begins Monday for Chinook Symposium

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Lethbridge will be holding its 3rd Annual Chinook Symposium [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/chm/extra_content/news_release.html] for Chemistry and Biochemistry, Oct. 2, 2009. The symposium and associated Chinook Poster Prize competition is to recognize undergraduate and

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Remote sensing researchers on campus

University of Lethbridge remote sensing researchers are hosting an international working group meeting of specialists in the calibration and validation of infrared and visible optical data from Earth observation satellites. Tuesday and Wednesday (Aug. 11 and 12), approximately 30 researchers from as far away as Brazil and Israel will meet

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Bibby Finds Major Decline in Teenage Interest in Pro Sports

Every league – including the NHL – suffering a drop in market share Canada is supposedly a hockey-mad country with an insatiable appetite for the National Hockey League. But surprising new research findings reveal that Canadian interest in the NHL has actually declined over the past two decades. What's more,

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Stimson makes most of co-op work term

By ERICA LIND Many students in the sciences read about DNA in the classroom, but what kind of students get to actually work with DNA in a lab - University of Lethbridge Co-op students. Joel Stimson, a Bioscience major, completed his first Co-op work term in summer 2008. "My

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Menopausal women sought for study

The Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/knes/] at the University of Lethbridge is looking for volunteers to participate in a research study on physical activity during the midlife transition. Specifically, menopausal women are being sought to participate in a 10-week activity program of group

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“First Light” Images from Herschel Space Observatory!

Dramatic Images of Galaxies more than 36 million Light Years From Earth University of Lethbridge-designed technology helps clarify an old question: "What's out there?" [http://skitch.com/robert.cooney/ba8cc/herschel-spire-m74-spitzer-comparison-july10.jpg-100-cmyk-8] Uploaded with plasq [http://plasq.com/]'s Skitch [http://skitch.com/]! The European

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Neuroscience Researcher Bruce McNaughton Among Alberta's 50 Most Influential People

Dr. Bruce McNaughton (Department of Neuroscience, Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience) has been named one of Alberta's 50 most influential people by Alberta Venture Magazine. McNaughton is profiled in the July issue of the magazine, which is widely available at most newsstands, or electronically at the Alberta Venture

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Dr. Peter Ade discusses Planck mission

The University of Lethbridge and the Herschel satellite are intimately connected thanks to the work of physics professor Dr. David Naylor [http://www.uleth.ca/phy/naylor/] and the SPIRE [http://research.uleth.ca/spire/] instrument. However, the Herschel launch included a great many scientific instruments, another of which was

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Dan Otte Symposium at U of L

Some of North America's leading entomologist's will converge on the University of Lethbridge Tuesday, June 16 to celebrate the career of Daniel Otte. The Dan Otte Symposium welcomes the esteemed Otte, one of the world's leaders in evolutionary biology, systematics and the behavior of

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Water building offering tours, Thursday

The University of Lethbridge's Alberta Water and Environmental Science Building (AWESB) is offering tours of its facility, Thursday from 1:30 to 4 p.m. The Alberta Water and Environmental Science Building is a partnership between the University of Lethbridge and seven provincial and federal research partners. The

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Applied Study program works for Chalmers

By ERICA LIND Not everything you learn in university needs to come from a textbook. For Carli Chalmers (BSc '08), some of the most valuable knowledge she gained came in the form of feathers and talons. "In the classroom, learning isn't always centred around your specific

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Milner Lecture Series features Schallert

The Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience (CCBN) presents the Annual Brenda Milner Lecture Series this week, welcoming Dr. Timothy Schallert for the keynote address, Thursday afternoon. Schallert is scheduled to present "What's Eating Your Brain: Diseases of Ageing". The talk begins at 1 p.m. in

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Coburn to present at Telus World of Science

The University of Lethbridge and Dr. Craig Coburn will be front and centre at the Telus World of Science - Edmonton, Wednesday. Coburn, an assistant professor in geography who instructs courses in remote sensing, GIS, statistics and spatial modelling, is scheduled to present Environmental Remote Sensing: Tools and Challenges. He

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Herschel launch features U of L research

Some 15 years of work has finally come to fruition and all that's left now is sitting back and watching the results. University of Lethbridge physicist Dr. David Naylor and his team of physics and astronomy undergraduates and graduate students, doctoral candidates and technicians have been working for

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Uncovering stories of healing

U of L health sciences professors Dr. Gary Nixon and Dr. Brad Hagen are aware of the potential stigma and suffering associated with psychosis. Both having worked in the field of mental health (Nixon as a psychologist and Hagen as both a registered nurse and a provisional psychologist), they'

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Official launch of new DAA program

The role of audio across all media has experienced monumental change from traditional broadcast media of the past. With worldwide Internet usage reaching upwards of 160 terabytes of information per second and innovative digital devices being introduced daily, the culture of audio and visual media continues to grow and evolve.

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U of C researcher discusses SKA project

What is really out in space? This question has intrigued man since the beginning of time and only now are we beginning to unravel the mysteries that space offers. The University of Lethbridge's Physics Department welcomes University of Calgary researcher, Dr. Russ Taylor, to campus Thursday afternoon to

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New DAA program to fill demand

The role of audio across all media has experienced monumental change from traditional broadcast media of the past. With worldwide Internet usage reaching upwards of 160 terabytes of information per second and innovative digital devices being introduced daily, the culture of audio and visual media continues to grow and evolve.