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U of C alumnus passes 100 days in space researching weightlessness’ affect on humans

By Geoff MacIntosh

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

New research allows for live Mad Cow testing

By Geoff MacIntosh

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