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Sea Scorpions Use Swordlike Tails To Fight; Unusual Fish Caught At St. Brelade’s Bay [VIDEO]

May 31, 2017 AM EDT A new study revealed that ancient sea scorpions woudl use their swordlike tails in fights and killing prey. A fisherman also caught an unusual fish that was not supposed to be part of dinner.

University Of Alberta Says Animal Feces Is Important For Plant Repopulation

Feb 24, 2017 AM EST Edmonton scientists from the University of Alberta finds that predator feces plays an important role.

Canadian University Students Turn To 'Sugar Daddies' For College Expenses

Jan 17, 2017 AM EST More and more students are turning to matchmaking websites to fund their higher education.

University Of Alberta And Green Peace Invites Jane Fonda For Environmental Talk

Jan 12, 2017 AM EST Jane Fonda, a Greenpeace activist, speaks at University of Alberta to stress the importance of the environment.

University Of Alberta Hit By Security Hack Attack

Jan 07, 2017 PM EST Thousands of passwords were put at risk.

University Of Alberta Professor Joins NASA In Mars Probe

Dec 21, 2016 AM EST A professor from the University of Alberta has joined NASA's search for life on Mars.

University Of Alberta Takes Down Racist Posters In Campus

Sep 21, 2016 AM EDT Anti-Sikh posters were put up in the campus of the University of Alberta.

Exercise Improves Memory, Attention in Dementia Patients, Study

Dec 04, 2013 AM EST Regular physical activity improves cognitive functioning and the ability to perform everyday tasks in older people suffering from dementia, according to a new University of Alberta study. Researchers ...

University Of Alberta to Suspend 20 Arts Programs

Sep 06, 2013 AM EDT In an attempt to offset budget shortfalls, the University of Alberta (U of A) has decided to remove 20 Arts programs that have lower enrollment.