New research suggests a supplement of ketones may help people using semaglutide drugs like Ozempic avoid losing skeletal and heart muscle along with fat. (Photo: Getty Images)
Science and Technology, Society and Culture, Research, Health And Wellness

Simple supplement could prevent muscle loss from weight-loss drugs

Ketones may be the key to avoiding the potentially adverse side-effect on heart and skeletal muscle, new research shows.

  • October 07, 2025
  • By Michael Brown
To help students feel comfortable speaking up in large lectures, a U of A engineering professor took inspiration from fantasy football leagues to develop a “Fantasy Mechanics League” that offers rewards for participation. (Photo: Getty Images)
Science and Technology

League of learning: fantasy football-inspired teaching method scores big with students

“Fantasy Mechanics League” boosts class participation by helping engineering students overcome fear of public speaking in large lectures.

  • October 07, 2025
  • By Geoff McMaster
Researchers from Inuit and Tłı̨chǫ communities in Northern Canada will explore how traditional food sources are being affected by climate change, with support from U of A public health researchers. (Photo: Tłı̨chǫ Cultural Commons Digital Archives)
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Research

‘Our environment is changing drastically. We have to adapt’

Inuit and Tłı̨chǫ researchers to lead project on climate change’s impact on traditional food sources.

  • October 06, 2025
  • By Gillian Rutherford
Business, Science and Technology, Research

Plugging into the future

A partnership between FortisAlberta and the U of A is helping power grids gear up for the coming surge in demand.

  • October 02, 2025
  • By Michael Brown

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