This celebratory bunch throws confetti to mark the grand opening of the Taylor Family Digital Library. The new Taylor Family Digital Library had its grand opening on Oct. 20. In attendance were Alberta Premier Alison Redford and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi. Priced at just over $200 million, the library is six stories high and the… Continue reading TFDL celebrates grand opening
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U of C alumnus passes 100 days in space researching weightlessness’ affect on humans
Many students daydream about spending a term abroad during their university career: living for three months in another country and experiencing their culture. University of Calgary graduate Robert Thirsk has taken studying abroad to a whole new stratosphere, having spent over 100 days in space. By the time he’s finished, Thirsk will have spent six-months… Continue reading U of C alumnus passes 100 days in space researching weightlessness’ affect on humans
Bucking broncos and stomping hooves
Photos by Geoff MacIntosh.
New research allows for live Mad Cow testing
Carnivores may be able to chow down on hamburgers without fear soon, thanks to new research from the University of Calgary faculty of medicine. U of C researchers have been looking at a new method to detect Mad Cow Disease by using blood samples from live cattle. Currently, the only way to test for Mad… Continue reading New research allows for live Mad Cow testing